Marketing and Communications Coordinator (53909)

YSS•Ames, IA

5d•$15 - $25

About The Position

YSS is on the hunt for a creative powerhouse—someone with passion, energy, and a knack for making ideas look amazing. As our Marketing and Communications Coordinator. you’ll be the visual storyteller behind the content and graphics that shape how YSS shows up in the world. From designing eye-catching materials to managing our websites, emails, and social platforms, you’ll help keep our brand sharp, consistent, and impactful. If juggling multiple projects, collaborating with great people, and bringing big ideas to life sounds like your kind of fun, here’s what you’ll dive into: BASIC FUNCTIONS Design, create, and oversee production of marketing materials. Coordinate and execute email campaigns. Maintain and update websites. Ensure all print and digital materials adhere to YSS brand guidelines. Manage Ember Recovery social media platforms. ESSENTIAL TASKS Support event planning, promotion, and on-site execution as part of the Community Engagement team. Produce high-impact videos for campaigns, events, and social media—always aligned with brand voice and audience engagement goals. Design newsletters, fliers, programs, posters, invitations, business cards, presentations, social media graphics, and swag using YSS’s brand standards. Collaborate with staff to understand project needs, create drafts, gather feedback, and shepherd each project from concept to completion. Coordinate production for print and digital communications; partner with vendors to ensure smooth delivery. Serve as guardian of the YSS brand—maintaining consistency and guiding others on best practices. Maintain and optimize website content, including SEO updates. Create and distribute marketing emails; manage and update the email database. Capture and edit photos of people, events, and programs for use across web and print. Please know this is not a complete list of the position’s responsibilities. Duties can change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, design, marketing, or a related field.
Proven experience designing for print and web using tools like Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva.
Experience planning and managing events of all shapes and sizes.
Strong communication skills—listening, writing, speaking, and initiating.
Comfort juggling multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities without breaking a sweat (or at least hiding the sweat well).

Nice To Haves

Experience with email platforms such as Mailchimp.
Video production and editing skills using specialized software.
Working knowledge of social media strategy and content management systems.
A collaborative mindset and a positive, team-focused approach.
Creativity, resourcefulness, and solid problem-solving instincts.

Responsibilities

Design, create, and oversee production of marketing materials.
Coordinate and execute email campaigns.
Maintain and update websites.
Ensure all print and digital materials adhere to YSS brand guidelines.
Manage Ember Recovery social media platforms.
Support event planning, promotion, and on-site execution as part of the Community Engagement team.
Produce high-impact videos for campaigns, events, and social media—always aligned with brand voice and audience engagement goals.
Design newsletters, fliers, programs, posters, invitations, business cards, presentations, social media graphics, and swag using YSS’s brand standards.
Collaborate with staff to understand project needs, create drafts, gather feedback, and shepherd each project from concept to completion.
Coordinate production for print and digital communications; partner with vendors to ensure smooth delivery.
Serve as guardian of the YSS brand—maintaining consistency and guiding others on best practices.
Maintain and optimize website content, including SEO updates.
Create and distribute marketing emails; manage and update the email database.
Capture and edit photos of people, events, and programs for use across web and print.