Marketing Associate, Social Media & Creative

Why this role matters:

The Bender JCC seeks a Social Media & Creative Marketing Associate to spearhead our community’s storytelling across digital platforms while supporting graphic design and creative marketing needs. This is a multifaceted role that blends content creation, social media management, and design, ensuring our team has the creative capacity to move quickly, reduce bottlenecks, and consistently deliver high-quality work.

The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented, and versatile marketer with a passion for digital storytelling and strong design skills.

About the Bender JCC:

The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County, operating a full-scale health and fitness center, pre-school, day camp and variety of education and arts programs.

We create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, Israel, and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social, physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.
 

Core Responsibilities:

Social Media & Digital Presence

• Manage the Bender JCC’s social media channels, ensuring consistent voice, brand alignment, and community engagement.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term content calendars, balancing social, website, and email campaigns.
• Plan, launch, and optimize organic and paid campaigns across social platforms, tracking performance and ROI.
• Monitor trends, engage with audiences, and adapt strategies to maximize reach and impact.

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Write, edit, and publish engaging content for digital platforms, including social posts, blogs, newsletters, and website updates.
• Capture and curate multimedia content (photos, videos, reels) to showcase programs and community stories.
• Collaborate with internal teams to translate programs, initiatives, and events into compelling digital campaigns.

Graphic Design & Creative Production

• Design visually appealing assets for digital and some print media (social graphics, flyers, signage, brochures, email templates, etc.).
• Ensure creative consistency across all materials in line with the Bender JCC’s branding and identity standards.
• Support video editing, photography, and other multimedia production as needed to enhance campaigns.
• Partner with marketing staff to brainstorm and execute integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
• Support advertising and promotional efforts, including print, digital, and community outreach.
• Assist with event marketing, signage, and onsite creative needs.
• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and agencies when required.
• Identify opportunities for growth and new creative approaches to engage target audiences.

Qualifications

You are:

• A collaborative and mission-driven teammate. You treat staff, members, and guests with dignity, respect, and fairness; inspire colleagues and hold them accountable; and consistently share your time, resources, and knowledge with others. You are motivated by the mission of the Bender JCC and you have a deep desire for this work to exist in the world.
• A creative communicator and storyteller. You demonstrate superior skills in copywriting and editing, and you know how to craft compelling stories across digital platforms. You are also visually creative, able to translate ideas into engaging designs that bring our brand to life.
• A skilled designer with marketing savvy. You have proficiency with design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent) and can produce visually compelling assets for both digital and print. You understand the role of design in marketing strategy and can support multimedia projects including photography, video, and motion graphics.
• Adaptable, focused, and organized. You embrace shifting priorities, manage multiple projects with attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where deadlines matter.
• Innovative problem-solver. You enjoy trying new approaches, thinking outside the box, and devising creative solutions. Most importantly, you don’t just generate ideas — you make them happen.
• Analytical and results-oriented. You use data to measure success, identify opportunities, and refine strategies. You approach your work with curiosity and a drive to continuously improve.
• Savvy and Intuitive. You are adept at communicating ideas to a range of stakeholders and you know that different settings often require different methods and tools.
• You believe that diversity is a strength. You account for the value of diversity in every aspect of your work and you understand the nuances of diversity that shape the experiences of members and guests.

You should have:

• Professional experience (2–4 years) in social media management, digital marketing, content creation, or graphic design.
• A strong design toolkit, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro or similar).
• Experience creating engaging social content across multiple platforms, with a clear understanding of brand voice and audience engagement.
• A general understanding of SEO and how to use content to reach audiences through organic search.
• Hands-on experience with marketing and communications tools such as WordPress, Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social (or similar), Campaign Monitor (or other email platforms), and project management tools.
• Familiarity with analytics platforms including GA4, Google Tag Manager, Salesforce, and Meta Business Suite, with the ability to track and interpret performance data.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfort working with technology stacks in a virtual environment (MS Office, Google Suite, Slack, Zoom).
• Photography, videography, and/or editing, with the ability to capture and produce multimedia content to enhance campaigns.
• Work on weekends (Sundays) as required.
• Ability to perform additional duties and projects as assigned to support the success of the marketing team and the organization.
• Knowledge of Jewish communal life, along with sensitivity to working in a diverse, values-driven community environment, strongly preferred.

Our core values are:

• Welcoming and inclusive (Hachnassat Orchim) – We open our doors to everyone and strive to create an inclusive and accommodating environment for people of different backgrounds, abilities and means.
• Respect (Kavod) – We seek to create a town square where our community can be exposed to diverse viewpoints and grapple with difficult issues in a respectful and civil manner.
• Jewish Peoplehood (Klal Yisrael) – We create connections to the people, history, culture, and land of Israel and with the Jewish people as a whole, welcoming all Jewish traditions and backgrounds.
• Community (Kehilla) – We facilitate relationship building and a sense of belonging to create communities across all stages of life.
• Working together (B’yachad) – We partner and collaborate with Jewish and secular organizations to build a stronger community.
• Wellness (Shmirat HaNefesh v’HaGuf) – We promote the well-being and fitness of every person.
• Spirit (Ruach) – We infuse spirit and fun into our activities and programs.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time exempt position, with an annual salary between $45,000 - $55,000, commensurate with experience. The Bender JCC provides a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a flexible working environment. You’ll also receive a full family membership to the Bender JCC, including complete access to the entire fitness facility and pools, plus staff discounts on programs and services.

To Apply

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel that they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this role sounds interesting to you, we encourage you to apply! The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.