Creative Marketing Associate

Responsibilities

• Help shape creative strategy and develop concepts for campaigns, initiatives, and seasonal priorities.
• Oversee the marketing editorial calendar, coordinating content timing across channels, campaigns, and events.
• Partner with our external media buying agency to plan, launch, and monitor paid social and digital ad campaigns.
• Help analyze campaign performance and develop recommendations for adjusting strategy, creative, and spend.
• Design engaging print and digital assets, including flyers, signage, social posts, presentations, reports, and event materials, following BGCKC brand guidelines, approved campaign direction, and design best practices.
• Design signature pieces such as the annual impact report, gala, and event materials.
• Support fundraising appeals with design and copy that inspire giving.
• Write clear, compelling copy and tell stories that highlight the impact of our Clubs on young people and families.
• Plan and shoot light-to-medium-lift photography at Clubs, events, and around the community, and create simple videos when needed.
• Create accessible, inclusive content, including alt text, captions, and readable layouts, that reflects the communities BGCKC serves, and coordinate translated materials as needed.

Requirements

• A two or four-year degree in visual communication design, creative advertising, strategic communication, or a related field AND 2+ years of related professional experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the skills and range this role calls for.
• A portfolio demonstrating design, illustration, photo, video, and/or writing work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Canva.
• Strong visual design and storytelling skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to take feedback and clearly explain creative decisions to people who aren’t designers.
• Strong communication skills in person and over email, phone, and text.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.
• Professional and reliable work habits, including timeliness and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Willingness to travel frequently to Club locations throughout King County.

Preferred

• Experience as a creative generalist, with a demonstrated ability to move between mediums like design, illustration, photo, and copy.
• Experience with simple motion graphics and video editing.
• Basic understanding of web design and UX principles, and experience managing websites through a CMS such as WordPress or Squarespace.
• Familiarity with accessible design practices, such as alt text, captions, and color contrast.
• Experience planning and monitoring paid social, digital, DOOH, and/or OOH campaigns.
• Experience with analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Meta Business Suite.
• Experience with project management tools such as Asana.
• Experience sourcing, vetting, and managing creative vendors, such as printers, promotional merchandise suppliers, video production companies, and freelancers.

Benefits

• Accessible PTO & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 100% Employee Discount for Childcare Fees
• Generous 401k Employer Matching
• Employee Tuition Assistance
• Orca Card