Marketing Assistant/Designer

Job Title: Marketing Assistant/Designer

Supervisor: Director of Marketing and Design

Exempt/Non-exempt: exempt

Salary: $50,000-$55,000

Location: In-person and Remote, Philadelphia area

Founded in 1895, Gratz College was the first independent Jewish school of higher learning in North America and a leader in online-based twenty-first century advanced education. In concert with its evergreen mission to support Jewish wisdom and education, Gratz College, located in Melrose Park, PA, operates the world’s largest Holocaust and Genocide Studies program, a robust Education department, and innovative graduate pathways in Jewish Studies.

Position Summary:

The Marketing Assistant/Designer is a full-time staff member who reports directly to the Director of Marketing. The Assistant will play a key role in supporting strategic marketing initiatives and elevating the Gratz brand through digital and print communications. The ideal candidate combines graphic design skills with digital marketing savvy and enjoys working collaboratively with multiple departments in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Graphic Design & Visual Communications
• Assist the Director of Marketing with the design of visually compelling digital and print assets, including flyers, invitations, event materials, email graphics, slideshow presentations, certificates and social media content. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required for events.
• Digital Marketing & Content Management
• Maintain the gratz.edu website, using SEO best practices
• Support the Director of Marketing with creating evergreen web content, including blogs, news updates and event recaps
• Design and create email blasts and manage lists in email marketing software
• Maintain Gratz YouTube channel
• Create and schedule social media content across Instagram and Facebook

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in marketing, design, or digital communications.
• Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required (Photoshop, InDesign). Canva experience helpful.
• Experience with social media platforms and content management tools
• Familiarity with website platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal or FinalSite).
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments, as well as independently
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends for events
• Preferred:
• Experience with email marketing platforms, preferably Constant Contact
• Photography and video-editing experience
• Experience in a higher education or nonprofit environment

Gratz offers a competitive benefits package including tuition remission for employees and immediate family members.

To apply, candidates will provide a resume, cover letter summarizing experience and indicating reasons for interest in this position, two references, and a few samples of digital and/or print design work. Applications may be submitted to jobs@gratz.edu.

This is a hybrid role based in the Philadelphia area, with occasional evening or weekend work required for events. The Marketing Assistant/Designer will work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team. Gratz College is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. For questions about the position or to submit an application, please contact jobs@gratz.edu