Marketing and Communication Department Assistant

Cayuga Health System • City of Ithaca, NY

1d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Marketing and Communications Assistant to join our award-winning team and support our marketing and communication efforts. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our team of professionals to support various campaigns, initiatives, and strategies aimed at promoting our brand and informing our community. Attention to detail and the ability to handle information with discretion are essential. If you have a passion for marketing, strong communication skills, and a keen attention to detail, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Customer service orientation and professional demeanor

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years office experience preferred
• Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and execution of marketing and communication initiatives
• Basic editing of promotional materials using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Assist in the coordination and execution of maintenance of our various social media sites
• Maintain media contact lists and track media coverage
• Distribute approved messages to internal stakeholders
• Help support organization such as events, webinars, and other promotional activities. Including assisting team members with planning and staffing of events
• Assist with community partnership initiatives, sponsorship activations, health fairs, and community engagement opportunities including maintaining a community stakeholder list and outreach schedule
• Assist with collecting and compiling feedback from events or campaigns to improve future initiatives
• Coordinate with staff and vendors to keep promotional items stocked across all locations
• Work with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth workflow, for example, ordering promotional items
• General office support including but not limited to correspondence, answering phones, supplies, facility requests, preparing meeting agendas, and virtual meeting support
• Support scheduling for Marketing and Communications director
• Process invoices and track department expenses and sponsorships
• Provides administrative and logistical support for mailing campaigns, including preparing materials, coordinating shipments, and ensuring timely delivery

Benefits

• competitive rates and compensation
• comprehensive employee benefits programs
• attractive working conditions
• chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED