Associate, Design and Marketing

Harlem Children's Zone•New York, NY

12d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is seeking a highly driven and creative Associate, Design and Marketing to develop compelling designs for marketing strategies and manage social media platforms. This role is part of the Communications Team and requires a creative thinker with excellent design skills capable of producing advertising and marketing content and managing social media for a large organization. The candidate will contribute to HCZ's mission of scaling its impact and promoting social and economic mobility for children nationwide.

Requirements

At least 2-3 years’ experience using design software and applications, especially Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere).
Experience designing print materials and apparel.
Proficiency in managing the backend of social media platforms.
Experience building strong relationships and trust with stakeholders.
Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at once.
Commitment to HCZ values and mission.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of social media management platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite) a plus.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders at Promise Academy Charter Schools and Zone After School Programs to create content for scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, events, and other key initiatives, including flyers, posters, brochures, apparel, consumer items, and illustrations.
Support the design of advertising and marketing content across digital properties (website, social media, email marketing), advertising channels (connected TV, search, display), and out-of-home placements (brand activations, public transportation, printed content, spatial ads).
Help manage the day-to-day operations of HCZ’s social media accounts, including sourcing/creating, planning, formatting, and posting content on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and YouTube.
Help oversee community engagement on social media, including responding to and liking user comments on posts.
Organize, refine, update, and manage all design tools, templates, and resources leveraged by staff.
Help steward the HCZ brand, ensuring all visual representations adhere to brand guidelines.