Design and Marketing Assistant

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Riverside Community Care

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Design & Marketing Assistant

Are you a creative, organized self-starter who loves seeing ideas come to life in print, online, and at events?

Join Riverside Community Care as a Design & Marketing Assistant and help bring our mission to life across 70+ communities in Massachusetts.

In this part-time role, you will support Riverside’s Marketing & Communications team with hands-on design projects, content creation, and event support that showcase our services and celebrate the people we serve and employ. You will collaborate with thoughtful, professional, and passionate colleagues in a supportive, mission-driven environment where your work has a direct impact on individuals, families, and communities.

In this important role, the Design & Marketing Assistant will:

• Design flyers, social media graphics, invitations, programs, PowerPoints, brochures, annual report and newsletter templates, print ads, digital signage, and other collateral, primarily using Canva.
• Help develop, refine, and uphold Riverside’s visual brand across the organization so materials are consistent, professional, and engaging.
• Produce graphics for regular social media posts and create occasional reels that highlight Riverside stories, services, and events.
• Manage and fulfill Riverside-branded merchandise requests with established vendors, ensuring timely, accurate orders.
• Oversee the biannual Riverside-branded merchandise pop-up store, focusing on a smooth customer experience and strong engagement.
• Assist with selecting artwork and overseeing placement and installation in existing Riverside facilities to support welcoming, inclusive spaces.
• Assist with building signage, including coordinating placement and installation at existing Riverside locations.
• Support events by ordering food and décor, assisting with general set up, and helping create a warm, professional atmosphere for attendees.
• Process and manage monthly credit card reconciliations related to marketing and events.

Schedule: 3 days each week; 9 am to 5 pm with some flexibility with one in-office day required each week in Dedham

Rate: $22.00/hour

Application materials should include a resume, cover letter, and portfolio or work samples (PDF, website link, or 3-5 representative pieces) demonstrating your design capabilities across print and digital formats.

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

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Required Skills

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Strong graphic design skills with proven ability to create professional, brand-consistent materials across print and digital formats
• Proficiency in Canva (primary design tool)
• Excellent visual communication and layout skills
• High attention to detail and quality control
• Strong organizational abilities and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field or equivalent professional experience

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]