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

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cheshire Community YMCA is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support its marketing efforts. This role involves promoting program areas, special events, and annual/capital campaigns. The assistant will interact with volunteers, members, and community partners to create marketing materials, and will assist in the development of advertising and promotional content. Distribution of materials via community outreach, social media, and email, including press releases, is also a key function. The role requires staying updated on Y branding and compliance, and incorporating these into all communications.

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