Student Employment: Cheshire YMCA Marketing Assistant - AY 26/27

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cheshire Community YMCA is seeking a Marketing Assistant for Student Employment, specifically for Federal Work-Study students. This role will support the YMCA's marketing efforts to promote various program areas, special events, and fundraising campaigns. The assistant will interact with volunteers, members, and community partners to create marketing materials and will be involved in developing advertising, marketing, and promotional content for Special Events, Annual Campaigns, and Capital Campaigns. Responsibilities also include distributing marketing materials within the community and via digital channels like social media and email, including press releases. The role requires learning and adhering to Y branding guidelines and compliance standards for all communications and messaging strategies.

Requirements

• Knowledge/proficiency in social media platforms with excellent computer, oral, written and problem-solving skills
• Work well independently while handling multiple projects and concepts simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, Y members and volunteers
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge/experience in one or more of the following is highly preferred: web design, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro preferred, Canva and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Support the Cheshire Community YMCA’s marketing to promote program areas, special events, annual campaign and capital campaign efforts.
• Interact with volunteers, members, and community partners/businesses when needed to create marketing materials
• Assist in the development of Cheshire Community YMCA’s advertising, marketing, and promotional materials for Special Events, Annual Campaigns, and Capital Campaigns
• Support distribution of marketing, promotional materials both in the community and via social media/email communications, including press releases, etc.
• Learn and keep up to date on Y branding and compliance related to communications
• Incorporate Y branding into all community development communications and messaging strategies for the association

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed