Marketing Associate

Summary

Join CommonLit, a nonprofit edtech organization, as a Marketing Associate (Contractor) to support the creation of marketing materials and manage social media. You will manage incoming requests, produce assets using templates and brand guidelines, maintain a consistent social media posting schedule, and ensure brand consistency across all communications. This role requires a strong eye for design, proficiency with Canva, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position is part-time (10-15 hours/week), starting late June/early July. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience creating visual materials and strong communication and time management skills. Apply by May 20, 2025.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience creating visual materials in a professional or academic setting
• Proficiency with Canva (or similar design tools); experience using brand templates
• Basic knowledge of layout, color, and typography
• Organized and responsive
• Able to manage multiple small requests with quick turnarounds
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and receiving feedback
• Strong communication and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the Marketing request Notion board and complete ~20 pieces of collateral per month (most take 1-2 hours)
• Create or edit visual collateral using Canva and brand templates, including one-pagers, slides, and social graphics
• Ensure all materials follow CommonLit brand guidelines and visual standards
• Support the recent rebranding effort by continuing to update materials in the new brand and applying new styles as needed
• Collaborate with stakeholders across teams like Sales, Account Management, Professional Development, and Fundraising to fulfill design needs
• Maintain and update recurring materials, such as the Professional Development webinar calendar and landing pages
• Manage CommonLit’s social media presence to deepen brand engagement
• Communicate proactively with requesters, manage timelines, and flag potential bottlenecks
• Help identify small improvements to make collateral more effective and usable across teams
• Contribute to updating collateral when pricing or package names change

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in education, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations

Benefits

Hourly Rate : $25-$30/hour for ~10-15 hours per week