Marketing Associate

Title:            Marketing Associate

Department:        Fund Development

FLSA Status:        Exempt

Reports To:        Fund Development Director

Summary:    Creates marketing collateral and coordinates marketing activities to support Self-Help’s programs, business services, and other special initiatives. Participates in fundraising events, plans them, and prepares for them in advance, working with and supporting the Fund Development Director and team. Recruits, retains, manages, and supervises internal and external volunteers. 

Essential Functions:    

⦁    Collaborates with the Fund Development Director and Department Directors/Managers/designated lead staff to create and implement creative, program-specific marketing campaigns. 

⦁    Creates graphics, design, content, and layout for marketing collateral, flyers, email campaigns, social media, etc., for programs, business services, and other special initiatives.

⦁    Creates videos or reels for major events and other special initiatives to raise funds, build brand awareness, and promote brand image.

⦁    Manages Self-Help for the Elderly’s (SHE) current and future websites (selfhelpelderly.org; hicap.org; hicapsanmateocounty.org; sfchampss.org; scchampss.org). Oversees the web management agency and SHE program staff for website updates and project completion.

⦁    Provides department managers with support for special events, including premium items, marketing collateral, social media promotion, photography, and other event assistance.

⦁    Acts as a brand ambassador; ensures consistent style, design, and colors for brand consistency. 

⦁    Represents and promotes Self-Help’s brand and services at major and community events as needed. 

⦁    Coordinates with external vendors, including printers and promotional marketing companies.

⦁    Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

⦁    A bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field, with a minimum of two years of experience in marketing or graphic design, is required. 

⦁    Bi-literate in English and Chinese preferred.

⦁    Must have strong attention to detail and excellent design, writing, and communication skills. 

⦁    The candidate must be able to switch between tasks and prioritize based on urgency quickly. The candidate must also be able to function in a team with minimal supervision. 

⦁    The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

⦁    Must be able to travel via public transportation or personal/department vehicle for the performance of job duties. If driving, must have and maintain a valid CA driver license, satisfactory driving record, and auto insurance coverage as specified in Self-Help's policy.

Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.