Marketing Assistant (part-time)

HealthFitness a Trustmark company is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individuals journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

About the role

Join the Harvard Recreation Team as a Marketing Assistant (Cambridge MA)

Harvard Recreation managed by HealthFitness is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing Assistant to support engagement and brand awareness across our recreation centers.

This position requires regular in-person work at Harvard Recreation facilities. This part-time opportunity offers approximately 15 hours per week and is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on marketing experience in a dynamic campus recreation environment while working directly within the Harvard community.

Responsible for supporting the marketing and outreach efforts through content creation social media management short-form video production graphic design content scheduling event coverage and promotional activities. Works closely with the Assistant Director of Marketing & Outreach to develop engaging digital content maintain publishing schedules and increase awareness of programs services events and opportunities. Assists with event coverage content planning audience engagement and marketing campaigns while ensuring adherence to client branding accessibility privacy and communication standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Create edit schedule and publish social media content across platforms including short-form video photography graphics Stories Reels written copy captions and platform-specific creative designed to increase brand awareness engagement reach and participation.

• Attend programs events and activities to capture original photos and video content for real-time and future social media use including behind-the-scenes content event coverage community-focused storytelling and short-form video as well as appearing in marketing content or on-camera.

• Manage and maintain the social media content calendar coordinating timely promotion of programs events campaigns deadlines facility updates and organizational priorities.

• Research social media trends platform updates emerging content formats competitor activity and audience behavior; recommend new ideas and opportunities to improve engagement reach and account growth.

• Review social media performance metrics organize creative assets and templates and assist with community engagement outreach and special social media projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Familiarity with Instagram TikTok and platform-specific content strategies.

• Proficiency using tools like Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace.

• Proficiency creating or editing content using Canva Adobe Creative Cloud CapCut or similar tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication organization and time-management skills.

The compensation range for this role is $19 - $20/hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location qualifications experience skill set and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.

Brand: HealthFitness

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veteran status.