Creative Marketing Associate

Boys And Girls Clubs Of King County•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is seeking a creative generalist to help shape and deliver marketing campaigns and tell the organization’s story through graphic design, illustration, photography, video, and copy. The role works across social media, email, print, and events, contributing to campaign strategy, execution, measurement, and reporting. The position is part of a small, autonomous marketing team within a large organization, where priorities may shift and day-to-day work varies. The Creative Marketing Associate supports campaign planning and performance analysis; creates and publishes content across digital and print channels; maintains brand consistency and accessible, inclusive communications; and collaborates with staff, vendors, and external partners. The role also coordinates creative requests, project timelines, approvals, assets, budgets, and analytics. Work must be created by the applicant without generative AI. This is a regular, full-time, hourly position with a hybrid work arrangement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends. The hourly wage is $35–$38.50. The position requires frequent travel to Club locations throughout King County, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Offers are contingent on a thorough background check, including a National Criminal History Background check.

Requirements

A two- or four-year degree in visual communication design, creative advertising, strategic communication, or a related field and at least two years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A portfolio demonstrating design, illustration, photography, video, and/or writing work.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Canva.
Strong visual design and storytelling skills, with close attention to detail.
Ability to receive feedback and clearly explain creative decisions to people who are not designers.
Strong communication skills in person and via 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.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Portfolio work must be the applicant’s own and made without generative AI.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a creative generalist, with the ability to work across mediums such as design, illustration, photography, 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, including 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.
Advertising agency experience and/or ability to communicate in Spanish or another language spoken by the communities BGCKC serves.

Responsibilities

Help shape creative strategy and develop concepts for campaigns, initiatives, and seasonal priorities.
Oversee the marketing editorial calendar and coordinate content timing across channels, campaigns, and events.
Partner with an external media buying agency to plan, launch, and monitor paid social and digital advertising campaigns.
Analyze campaign performance and recommend adjustments to strategy, creative, and spending.
Design print and digital assets, including flyers, signage, social posts, presentations, reports, and event materials, in accordance with brand guidelines and design best practices.
Design signature materials such as the annual impact report, gala materials, and other event materials.
Support fundraising appeals with design and copy that inspire giving.
Write clear, compelling copy and tell stories about the impact of BGCKC Clubs on young people and families.
Plan and shoot light-to-medium-lift photography at Clubs, events, and in the community, and create simple videos as needed.
Create accessible and inclusive content, including alt text, captions, and readable layouts, and coordinate translated materials as needed.
Create, schedule, and publish content across BGCKC social media channels.
Monitor social media messages and comments, responding or escalating as appropriate.
Build and send email newsletters and other email communications.
Make simple website updates and blog posts, keeping content current, accurate, clear, and easy to use.
Maintain consistent BGCKC branding across Clubs, channels, and materials.
Collaborate with Resource Development, Club staff, and other internal teams on program messaging and community outreach.
Manage incoming creative requests, set timelines, and balance competing priorities for Club and program staff.
Create and maintain templates that help staff produce on-brand materials.
Manage photo and video libraries and brand assets, and ensure media releases are on file before using images of youth.
Prepare files for print and coordinate with printers, vendors, outside photographers and videographers, and freelancers.
Track projects, deadlines, and approvals in Asana or similar tools and maintain clear project records.
Help track marketing budget spending for creative projects and campaigns.
Review social media, email, and website analytics and share insights to improve content and campaigns.
Assist the Director of Marketing & External Relations with regular content and campaign performance reports for organizational leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.