Creative Assistant (Graphic Design)
About The Position
An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org Position Summary: The Marketing Team is looking for a mission-driven, eager to learn, Creative Assistant . The Creative Assistant is a part-time (16 hours per week during standard business hours, in office), entry-level role that supports the association-wide Marketing & Communications team through hands-on graphic design production. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing & Communications, this role focuses on the production of marketing deliverables, and supporting the day-to-day workflow of marketing projects across print and digital channels. This position is ideal for an early-career graphic designer looking to build professional experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field preferred; comparable professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 0–2 years of professional or internship experience in graphic design or visual communications.
- Digital portfolio of relevant design work. (Please submit link when applying.)
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Familiarity with basic print production concepts (file setup, bleeds, resolution, formats).
- Comfort using Microsoft 365 tools and shared file systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established brand guidelines.
- Ability to receive direction, manage feedback, and complete tasks efficiently.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid pivots; a proactive problem-solver who enjoys a brisk pace.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn and every teammate as a potential collaborator.
Responsibilities
- Support the production of marketing and communication materials across print and digital platforms, including flyers, signage, social media graphics, email graphics, presentations, forms, and basic web assets.
- Assist with preparing files for print and digital distribution, ensuring accuracy, formatting, and adherence to YMCA brand standards.
- Make routine design updates, revisions, resizing, and versioning based on provided direction and established templates.
- Organize and maintain creative files, assets, and templates within shared digital systems (SharePoint and related platforms).
- Support the Senior Creative Director with project coordination tasks, including tracking revisions, organizing feedback, and preparing materials for review.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications team members to meet deadlines and support campaign execution.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
- 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
- Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
- Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
