Marketing and Communications Associate
3 days ago
Fresno
Job DescriptionSalary: $23-$25/hour DOE ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND: Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing health equity and environmental justice by empowering Central Californiacommunities through services, research, advocacy, and data-driven solutions to reduce the burden of asthma. CCAC has 50+ full-time employees and six offices in Central California communities from Bakersfield to Sacramento. JOB SUMMARY: The Marketing and CommunicationsAssociatesupports CCACs marketing and outreach efforts by creating compelling content across social media, video, print materials, and web platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling through visuals and digital media, understands how to create community-centered communications, and is passionate about environmental health and nonprofit impact. The ideal candidate is a strong content creator who can produce social media graphics, short-form video, flyers, and other collateral, while also helpingmaintainwebsite content and support campaign visibility. This position works closely with the Marketing Communications Manager and playsan important rolein helping CCAC connect with the community in meaningful and accessible ways. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Content Creation and Management: • Support communications that reflect CCACs values of health equity, community engagement, and environmental awareness, • Help create outreach materials that are culturally responsive and accessible to diverse audiences, • Contribute creative ideas for campaigns, storytelling, and public awareness efforts Social Media Content Creation: • Create engaging content for CCACs social media platforms, including graphics, captions, reels, short videos, and campaign assets, • Assistwith planning, scheduling, and publishing content across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other channels as needed, • Helpmaintaina consistent brand voice and visual identity across digital platforms, • Support development of content calendars and campaign concepts, • Engage with our online community by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a thoughtful andtimelymanner. Video Content & Digital Storytelling: • Create and edit short-form video content for social media, events, campaigns, and outreach initiatives, • Capture photo and video content at community events, meetings, workshops, and organizational activities as needed, • Editinterviews, event highlights, testimonials, and promotional videos, • Add captions, branding, and basic motion graphics where appropriate Graphic Design & Collateral Development: • Design flyers, posters, outreach materials, presentations, social media graphics, and other print/digital collateral, • Use Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop, to create polished, audience-friendly materials, • Prepare files for both print and digital distribution, • Ensurecontent is visually appealing, clear, accessible, and aligned with CCAC branding Website Support: • Assistwith updating website content, event pages, blog posts, graphics, and resource materials, • Make basic website edits and content updates in WordPress or coordinate updates as needed Administrative & Team Support: • Organize digital files, design templates, photos, and video assets, • Track content deliverables, deadlines, and project updates, • Supportadditionalcommunications and outreachefforts asassigned QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or related fieldrequired, • 1+ years of experience in marketing or communications, preferably in a non-profit, public health or community-focused organization, • Experience creating content for social media platforms, • Experience creating and editing short-form video content, • Experiencecreating brochures,flyers,collateral materials,etc., • Demonstrated experience with basic graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe CC: Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, • Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills., • English and Spanish fluency preferred, • Ability to work independently,cooperativelyand responsibly in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to respond to community and CCAC needs, • Demonstrated commitment to community education, environmental and social justice, • Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, reliability,flexibilityand professionalism., • Demonstrated abilityto be culturally competent in all respects CORE COMPETENCIES: • Oral Communication:Excellent verbal communication and community building skills with an ability to balance, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders., • Written Communication:Writes clearly; varies writing style to meet needs; presents data effectively; able to read and interpret written information; strong editingand storytellingskills., • Teamwork:Balancesteam and individual responsibilities;exhibitsobjectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback, contributing to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals andobjectives; supportsstaffsefforts to succeed., • Innovation:Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness.Generatesuggestions for improving work.Developinnovative approaches and ideas., • Professional Development:Willingness to complete all training and sustain professional network relations. Exhibits an interest in ongoing learning and takes advantage of opportunities for growth. TRAVEL Periodic travel in state (mostly in Central CA regionin CCAC service territory and between our 6 offices) to meet with community partners, staff media events, join stakeholders and various conferences ortrainingsas needed; approximately 5% of the time. DRIVING AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Mustpossessa valid CADL and applicable CA mandated auto insurance PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Abletolift upto 20 (twenty) pounds. AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: May supervise staff,volunteersand/or interns if the Marketing and Communications team grows.