Marketing & Design Associate

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're seeking a Marketing & Design Associate to play a key role in advancing our mission by producing high-quality visual assets across print and digital channels. This role is ideal for a multi-talented creator who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and enjoys balancing creativity with project coordination. Working closely under the Director of Marketing, you'll lead design execution and collaborate with our Production Designer to ensure work is accurate, on-brand, and delivered efficiently across all four pillars of our care programs. A demonstrated commitment to The Centers' mission and the diverse communities we serve is essential. APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO TO BE CONSIDERED

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication design, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
3-5 years of professional experience in marketing, design, or related creative roles (internship experience may be considered)
Portfolio required demonstrating strong graphic design fundamentals, production quality, and attention to detail
Ability to travel between The Centers' locations as needed
High proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva
Strong layout, typography, and visual design skills
Experience managing social media across major platforms and using scheduling tools
Understanding of graphic design principles: branding, layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy
Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear, compelling, brand-aligned messaging
Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities with capacity to manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of social media best practices, engagement, and audience growth
Familiarity with email marketing best practices and campaign support
Ability to create content that resonates with diverse audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience with Figma or other collaborative design tools
Experience with Raiser's Edge Email Marketing or similar CRM-integrated systems
Basic photography or short-form video experience

Responsibilities

Create high-quality print and digital materials including flyers, brochures, event collateral, presentations, and infographics following brand guidelines
Develop visual assets for web, social media, and digital campaigns with consistency across platforms
Design visual components and support email marketing campaigns for fundraising, awareness, and engagement
Collaborate with the Production Designer to execute and refine design assets
Manage social media content calendar and posting schedule across platforms
Coordinate content planning with external firms and internal teams
Review, schedule, and publish social content ensuring accuracy and brand alignment
Design social media graphics as needed
Manage assigned marketing and design projects from intake through delivery
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support project execution
Organize and maintain design files, templates, and digital assets
Support event promotion and on-site coverage
Occasional evening or weekend availability for events and campaigns