Associate, Design and Marketing

About the role

Harlem Children's Zone — a world-renowned non-profit organization based in Harlem, New York City — seeks a highly driven, creative Associate, Design and Marketing to create compelling designs to support the organization's marketing strategies and help direct its social media platforms. Reporting to the Associate Director, Marketing, the Associate will join the Communications Team at the forefront of innovation, working to scale impact and put children across the country on the pathway to social and economic mobility.

Who you are

• A curious, multi-talented, versatile designer and marketing professional who can create content optimized for various platforms and aligned with organizational branding
• A deadline-driven hustler who thrives in low-ego, team-oriented environments
• A strong relationship and community builder who's comfortable working with stakeholders across the organization

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders at Promise Academy Charter Schools and Zone After School Programs to create content supporting scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, events, and other key initiatives, including flyers, posters, brochures, apparel, consumer items, and illustrations
• Support the design of advertising and marketing content across digital properties (e.g., website, social media, email marketing), advertising channels (e.g., connected TV, search, and display), and out-of-home (e.g., brand activations, public transportation, printed content, and other spatial ads)
• Manage the day-to-day operations of HCZ's social media accounts, including sourcing or creating, planning, formatting, and posting content on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and YouTube
• Oversee community engagement on social media, including responding to and liking user comments on posts
• Organize, refine, update, and manage all design tools, templates, and resources leveraged by staff
• Steward the HCZ brand, ensuring all visual representations adhere to brand guidelines
• Some travel is required

Requirements

• At least 2-3 years' experience using design software and applications, especially Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere), and designing print materials and apparel
• Proficiency in managing the backend of social media platforms
• Knowledge of social media management platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite) a plus
• Experience building strong relationships and trust with stakeholders
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at once
• Commitment to HCZ values and mission
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent strongly preferred

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement opportunities
• No-cost health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000–$70,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including employer-covered health insurance.