Marketing and Communication Department Assistant

Cayuga Health System • Ithaca, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is seeking a passionate and dynamic Marketing and Communications Assistant to join their award-winning team. This role supports marketing and communication efforts by collaborating with professionals on various campaigns, initiatives, and strategies to promote the brand and inform the community. Attention to detail and discretion are essential. The ideal candidate has a passion for marketing, strong communication skills, and a keen attention to detail.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 3+ years office experience preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform basic editing of promotional materials using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of maintenance of social media sites.
• Maintain media contact lists and track media coverage.
• Distribute approved messages to internal stakeholders.
• Help support organization of events, webinars, and other promotional activities, including assisting team members with planning and staffing.
• 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.
• Provide general office support including correspondence, answering phones, managing supplies, handling facility requests, preparing meeting agendas, and virtual meeting support.
• Support scheduling for the Marketing and Communications director.
• Process invoices and track department expenses and sponsorships.
• Provide 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