Marketing and Creative Services Assistant
The Marketing and Creative Assistant will be exposed to and gain experience working directly with production of social media content, publications, presentations, basic graphics and other materials in support of Dorcas International marketing, communications, and client support efforts.
You'll have the opportunity to learn to work with a multitude of different departments in our agency. You'll learn about the importance of ensuring consistency, timeliness, and quality of materials and communications. As a Marketing and Creative Administrative Assistant, you should demonstrate professionalism and business maturity along with strong problem-solving skills. You'll be an integral part of our team and given the opportunity to participate and assist staff in developing and maintaining production schedules and carrying out the many elements of multiple projects. You'll also have the opportunity to observe and participate on ad-hoc projects and assignments.
Essential Responsibilities
- Research and collect information, data entry, research, document creation, timely acknowledgements, and work on special projects
- Create, revise, and update Microsoft Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations
- Perform various clerical tasks including data entry and organizing
- Assist with communications and promotional efforts, which may include performing mail-merges, assembling complex mailings, and email campaigns/blasts
- Attend agency related meetings and/or events
- Work independently and directly with department and agency staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Willingness to learn and explore and approach tasks creatively
- Flexible: able to work with changing priorities when necessary
- Comfortable working with individuals from many diverse multicultural backgrounds, including non-English speakers
- Excellent written and inter-personal communication skills
- Computer proficient: online search engines, email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Comfortable with making phone calls and composing emails
Training
On-site training and agency orientation will be provided.