Marketing Associate, Social Media & Creative

Why this role matters:

The Bender JCC seeks a Social Media & Creative Marketing Associate to spearhead our communitys storytelling across digital platforms while supporting graphic design and creative marketing needs. This is a multifaceted role that blends content creation social media management and design ensuring our team has the creative capacity to move quickly reduce bottlenecks and consistently deliver high-quality work.

The ideal candidate is a creative detail-oriented and versatile marketer with a passion for digital storytelling and strong design skills.

About the Bender JCC:

The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County operating a full-scale health and fitness center pre-school day camp and variety of education and arts programs.

We create a welcoming and inclusive environment connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other Israel and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social physical intellectual and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.

Core Responsibilities:

Social Media & Digital Presence

• Manage the Bender JCCs social media channels ensuring consistent voice brand alignment and community engagement.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term content calendars balancing social website and email campaigns.
• Plan launch and optimize organic and paid campaigns across social platforms tracking performance and ROI.
• Monitor trends engage with audiences and adapt strategies to maximize reach and impact.

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Write edit and publish engaging content for digital platforms including social posts blogs newsletters and website updates.
• Capture and curate multimedia content (photos videos reels) to showcase programs and community stories.
• Collaborate with internal teams to translate programs initiatives and events into compelling digital campaigns.

Graphic Design & Creative Production

• Design visually appealing assets for digital and some print media (social graphics flyers signage brochures email templates etc.).
• Ensure creative consistency across all materials in line with the Bender JCCs branding and identity standards.
• Support video editing photography and other multimedia production as needed to enhance campaigns.
• Partner with marketing staff to brainstorm and execute integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
• Support advertising and promotional efforts including print digital and community outreach.
• Assist with event marketing signage and onsite creative needs.
• Coordinate with external vendors contractors and agencies when required.
• Identify opportunities for growth and new creative approaches to engage target audiences.

Qualifications

You are:

• A collaborative and mission-driven teammate. You treat staff members and guests with dignity respect and fairness; inspire colleagues and hold them accountable; and consistently share your time resources and knowledge with others. You are motivated by the mission of the Bender JCC and you have a deep desire for this work to exist in the world.
• A creative communicator and storyteller. You demonstrate superior skills in copywriting and editing and you know how to craft compelling stories across digital platforms. You are also visually creative able to translate ideas into engaging designs that bring our brand to life.
• A skilled designer with marketing savvy. You have proficiency with design tools (Adobe Creative Suite Canva or equivalent) and can produce visually compelling assets for both digital and print. You understand the role of design in marketing strategy and can support multimedia projects including photography video and motion graphics.
• Adaptable focused and organized. You embrace shifting priorities manage multiple projects with attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment where deadlines matter.
• Innovative problem-solver. You enjoy trying new approaches thinking outside the box and devising creative solutions. Most importantly you dont just generate ideas you make them happen.
• Analytical and results-oriented. You use data to measure success identify opportunities and refine strategies. You approach your work with curiosity and a drive to continuously improve.
• Savvy and Intuitive. You are adept at communicating ideas to a range of stakeholders and you know that different settings often require different methods and tools.
• You believe that diversity is a strength. You account for the value of diversity in every aspect of your work and you understand the nuances of diversity that shape the experiences of members and guests.

You should have:

• Professional experience (24 years) in social media management digital marketing content creation or graphic design.
• A strong design toolkit with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premiere Pro or similar).
• Experience creating engaging social content across multiple platforms with a clear understanding of brand voice and audience engagement.
• A general understanding of SEO and how to use content to reach audiences through organic search.
• Hands-on experience with marketing and communications tools such as WordPress Meta Business Suite Sprout Social (or similar) Campaign Monitor (or other email platforms) and project management tools.
• Familiarity with analytics platforms including GA4 Google Tag Manager Salesforce and Meta Business Suite with the ability to track and interpret performance data.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfort working with technology stacks in a virtual environment (MS Office Google Suite Slack Zoom).
• Photography videography and/or editing with the ability to capture and produce multimedia content to enhance campaigns.
• Work on weekends (Sundays) as required.
• Ability to perform additional duties and projects as assigned to support the success of the marketing team and the organization.
• Knowledge of Jewish communal life along with sensitivity to working in a diverse values-driven community environmentstrongly preferred.

Our core values are:

• Welcoming and inclusive(Hachnassat Orchim) We open our doors to everyone and strive to create an inclusive and accommodating environment for people of different backgrounds abilities and means.
• Respect(Kavod) We seek to create a town square where our community can be exposed to diverse viewpoints and grapple with difficult issues in a respectful and civil manner.
• Jewish Peoplehood(Klal Yisrael) We create connections to the people history culture and land of Israel and with the Jewish people as a whole welcoming all Jewish traditions and backgrounds.
• Community(Kehilla) We facilitate relationship building and a sense of belonging to create communities across all stages of life.
• Working together(Byachad) We partner and collaborate with Jewish and secular organizations to build a stronger community.
• Wellness(Shmirat HaNefesh vHaGuf) We promote the well-being and fitness of every person.
• Spirit(Ruach) We infuse spirit and fun into our activities and programs.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time exempt position with an annual salary between $45000 - $55000 commensurate with experience. The Bender JCC provides a benefits package that includes medical dental and vision benefits and a flexible working environment. Youll also receive a full family membership to the Bender JCC including complete access to the entire fitness facility and pools plus staff discounts on programs and services.

To Apply

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel that they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this role sounds interesting to you we encourage you to apply! The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities backgrounds perspectives and skills.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.