Assistant Director of Marketing & Creative Strategist

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER•Denver, CO

2d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Marketing & Creative Strategist is a hybrid strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for advancing the JCC’s marketing initiatives while elevating its creative vision and brand execution. This position blends campaign strategy, creative direction, digital oversight, and team collaboration to drive brand awareness, program participation, philanthropic growth, and community engagement. This leader serves as both a strategic marketing partner and the creative engine of the department — ensuring messaging clarity, visual consistency, innovation, and measurable results across all platforms. This position requires an experienced marketing professional who has the combination of strategic thinking, creativity, leadership, and a deep understanding of marketing and communication principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field.
5+ years of progressive marketing and/or creative experience.
Demonstrated experience leading integrated campaigns.
Strong portfolio showcasing digital and print design.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom).
Experience with WordPress; working knowledge of HTML/CSS.
Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, layout, and visual storytelling.
Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in in Marketing and Communications or related field of study.
Experience and familiarity with the JCC and related programing a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner in developing and executing integrated marketing and communications strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
Support annual marketing planning, campaign calendars, and key initiatives tied to membership, program enrollment, arts & culture, and philanthropy.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Operations, Finance, and Program Directors to ensure alignment.
Contribute to budget planning and resource allocation for creative and campaign initiatives.
Support crisis communication planning and brand-sensitive messaging when necessary.
Oversee and manage Marketing Coordinator, PT marketing staff, and marketing contractors.
Serve as creative lead and “keeper of the brand,” ensuring visual and messaging consistency across all touchpoints for JCC Denver & Mizel Arts & Culture Center.
Ensure compliance with brand standards in all external and internal communications.
Guide creative direction for integrated campaigns from concept through execution.
Develop creative briefs, messaging frameworks, and storytelling strategies.
Maintain and evolve brand standards (visual identity, tone, typography, imagery, color usage).
Ensure all marketing materials — digital, print, signage, video, photography — reinforce the JCC Denver and Mizel Arts & Culture identity as a bold, welcoming, mission-driven institution.
Lead the design and execution of multi-channel campaigns including: Email marketing Website updates and landing pages Social media Digital advertising Print collateral Event promotion
Design and produce high-quality materials including brochures, booklets, postcards, flyers, signage, banners, and digital graphics.
Oversee and implement website updates (WordPress), including graphics, layout adjustments, and basic HTML/CSS edits.
Develop responsive creative across web, mobile, video, and email platforms.
Stay current on design, marketing, and cultural trends to keep the JCC fresh and relevant.
Recommend new formats, tools, and creative strategies to increase engagement.
Assist in developing storytelling assets including video, photography direction, and visual campaigns.
Ensure optimization of digital content for usability, clarity, and engagement.
Support UX/UI improvements for online registration, campaign pages, and digital experiences.
Provide creative leadership and mentorship to internal staff, contractors, and vendors.
Review and elevate deliverables to maintain high design standards.
Partner with departments to ensure messaging clarity and alignment with broader strategy.
Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Maintain organized workflows and systems for creative production and campaign tracking.

Benefits

Full-Time employees of the JCC are considered benefits-eligible.
The JCC contributes a portion of medical, dental, and vision plan premiums.
The JCC proudly pays for 100% of Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage for benefits eligible employees.
We also provide additional voluntary benefit plans.
The JCC has a 401(K) Plan available for elective deferral contributions for employees over 21 years of age with no waiting period.
The JCC matches 50% of employee contributions, up to 3%, on a 5-year vesting schedule.
Paid Time Off is a day-one benefit, accrued based on years of service and in compliance with Colorado Health Families & Workplaces Act.
First-year, benefits-eligible employees may accrue up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in their first year of service.
The JCC also provides paid-holidays and benefits-eligible employees are awarded up to 6 additional “Floating Holidays” per year, prorated based on date of hire.
Full-Time employees are also eligible for a wide range of discounts, including the JCC’s Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs, free and discounted tickets to Mizel Arts and Culture events, discounted program and class costs, and more!
Full-Time employees of the JCC receive a complementary family gym membership, which includes year-round access to the JCC’s fitness center and heated pool.
All employees of the JCC are eligible to join the “JCCs of North America” (JCCA) community, which includes access to the JCCA’s resource center, ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, as well as educational stipends for qualifying employees.