Marketing Associate

Are you creative, curious, and ready to build a career in marketing?

The Glen is looking for a creative and motivated Marketing Associate who enjoys bringing ideas to life through graphic design, writing, social media, and community engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who has a creative eye, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn and grow professionally. We're looking for someone who can contribute fresh ideas, take initiative, and help tell the story of The Glen through engaging marketing materials and meaningful content.

This is a 100% onsite position. We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a community, interacting with people, and being involved in the day-to-day activities and events that make The Glen special.

Why Join The Glen?

Since 1898, The Glen has been dedicated to providing an exceptional environment for seniors through our resident-directed philosophy. We respect individuality, preserve dignity, and create opportunities for purposeful living.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your marketing skills while helping share the story of an organization with a meaningful history and mission. We believe in developing talent and providing opportunities for individuals who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow with us.

What You'll Do

Creative Marketing & Content Development

• Design engaging graphics, flyers, advertisements, invitations, and other promotional materials.
• Create and develop content for social media platforms.
• Write and gather content for newsletters, email campaigns, and other communications.
• Assist with website content and updates.
• Help maintain consistent branding and messaging across marketing materials.
• Capture photos and content highlighting residents, employees, activities, and community events.

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and promoting community events and special initiatives.
• Help coordinate volunteer activities and caregiver support group communications.
• Develop promotional materials for fundraising initiatives and seasonal campaigns.
• Support community outreach efforts and help maintain relationships with community partners.
• Assist with creating materials and communications for prospective residents and their families.

Administrative & Marketing Support

• Assist with organizing marketing projects, maintaining content calendars, and coordinating deadlines.
• Track marketing activities and assist with basic reporting.
• Help manage digital marketing resources and maintain organized marketing files.
• Collaborate with departments throughout The Glen to identify opportunities to share stories and promote community activities.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Creative with an eye for design, detail, and presentation.
• A strong writer who can develop clear, engaging, and professional content.
• Comfortable using social media and interested in digital marketing.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative.
• Personable and comfortable interacting with residents, employees, families, and community partners.
• Open to feedback, eager to learn, and excited about developing new skills.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with others.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar programs.
• Experience creating graphics, advertisements, social media content, or other marketing materials.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Interest or experience in photography, digital marketing, website content, or email marketing.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Previous marketing, communications, graphic design, or content creation experience is a plus. Relevant coursework, internships, freelance projects, and personal creative projects are welcome.
• Healthcare or senior living experience is not required.

Portfolio Requirement Applicants must be prepared to present a portfolio during their interview that demonstrates both graphic design and writing abilities. Portfolio examples may include social media graphics, flyers, advertisements, newsletters, promotional materials, written articles, captions, or other examples of creative and written work. School projects, personal projects, freelance work, and professional samples are all welcome.

Grow With The Glen This is more than an entry-level job. It's an opportunity to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, contribute creative ideas, and grow professionally within an established organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to fulfill job requirements in a high-energy, high-traffic area.
• Significant stooping, bending, standing, walking
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 90 pounds.

BENEFIT PACKAGE:

• Competitive rates
• Major medical, dental and vision plans
• Supplemental Insurance available during open enrollment once a year
• Paid Benefit Time
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan