Marketing Assistant - YMCA of the North Shore

YMCA of the North Shore

Are you creative, organized, and excited to grow your career in marketing? The YMCA of the North Shore is looking for a detail-oriented Marketing Assistant to support our dynamic marketing team and help bring our mission to life across the community.

As a leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, we rely on strong storytelling and strategic outreach to connect with our members. In this role, you'll assist with content creation, social media management, email campaigns, and marketing coordination-playing a key part in how we engage and inspire our community.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to build hands-on experience in marketing.

• Assist in creating social media graphics, email content, and print materials
• Ensure all content aligns with YMCA brand standards and messaging

• Schedule and post content across social media platforms
• Monitor and respond to comments and messages
• Track analytics and report insights to the marketing team
• Research industry trends, audience insights, and competitor activity

• Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns
• Draft press releases and marketing materials for review
• Assist with brainstorming content ideas and media outreach
• Coordinate meetings, maintain marketing calendars, and support scheduling
• Organize and manage digital assets and marketing files

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms and basic analytics
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe, etc.) preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, creative, and eager to learn
• Passion for community impact and the YMCA mission

• Free YMCA membership + program discounts
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for growth across YMCA locations
• 12% employer-funded retirement plan (once vested, no match required)
• Sick time accrual
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment

Help us tell our story and make a difference in the community-apply today!

• Currently pursuing or have completed an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field
• Experience or coursework in social media, content creation, or marketing communications preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail
• Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn, take direction, and contribute ideas

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Extended periods working at a computer and digital devices
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds (materials, supplies, or equipment)
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while maintaining focus and productivity
• Occasional bending, kneeling, walking, and reaching
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.