Marketing & Communication Assistant

Peoria, IL (On-site)

$20/hr – $21/hrIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

The role coordinates content creation and editing across channels, supports marketing and brand initiatives, and drives special projects and digital media efforts for the YMCA.

  • Owns content creation for Y stories and program promotion
  • Supports social media, website updates, and brand tools
  • Helps manage special projects and events with cross-team collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Editing and writing content for diverse channels and audiences including Y stories.
  • Produces and distributes program information necessary to promote assigned programs, in accordance with membership and marketing plans.
  • Support and content creation for social media.
  • Assist with website content development and editing that will include assisting all Directors.
  • Manage special projects as assigned, including story, photo and video organization.
  • Assist with brand management, including updating and developing tools.
  • Support digital media advertising.
  • May support association email marketing communications and training.
  • Graphic design, photography and videography work are integrated into Y stories.
  • Works directly with the Director of Fund Development.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in a related field preferred, or working towards the completion of one.
  • Previous professional experience in marketing, advertising and or graphic design.
  • Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software – Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator preferred.
  • Must have strong experience with Canva.
  • Must have some experience with video production.
  • Must have strong interpersonal, public relations and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations and handle media inquiries.

Benefits

  • Free Membership
  • Discounted Programming
  • Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training
  • 8% Retirement for Vested Employees
  • Paid Leave For All
  • Opportunities for Training and Advancement
  • Work That Makes a Lasting Difference
Greater Peoria Family YMCA logo

Greater Peoria Family YMCA

The mission of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.We are a community hub, where members will find volunteer opportunities and ways to connect with neighbors. We offer youth outreach programs to foster positive community enrichment.The Greater Peoria Family YMCA proudly offers a multi-purpose facility, immediately off of Willow Knolls Drive. Memberships include at no additional cost: two full-sized basketball courts, with an overlooking 1/16 mile track; an outdoor pool; two dry saunas; an expansive selection of fitness equipment; and more than 175 group fitness classes per month.

Peoria, Illinois, USA
41 employees (1 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
66.1%
Direct
22.1%
Paid
11.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~41

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1