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Job Title: Marketing & Design Assistant 
Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred) 
Reports To: President & CEO 
Employment Type: Part-Time Contract (with potential for extension)

Length: 6 – 12 months 

Hours: 10 – 15 hours a week

Pay: $18 - $20/hr 

 

About A+

A+ | American Association for Employer Relations Plus is a national membership organization dedicated to strengthening the connection between employers and career centers to promote strong employment outcomes. We provide training, resources, thought leadership, and a collaborative community focused on employer engagement and recruiting innovation. A+ represents a membership of over 400 career centers and employers nationally. 

 

Position Summary

The Marketing & Design Assistant is a catalyst for innovation and creativity at A+, helping us reimagine how we connect, engage, and grow. With a current membership of 400+ career centers and employers nationwide, we’re on an ambitious path to expand our influence and community, reaching 1,000 members by December 31, 2025. This role is central to that vision. You’ll blend design creativity with strategic marketing to craft compelling content, launch bold outreach and marketing campaigns, and elevate the A+ brand across digital platforms nationally and around the globe. We’re seeking a forward-thinking creative who thrives on experimentation, embraces new technologies, and brings fresh ideas to the table. If you’re passionate about marketing, visual communication, and building something transformative, this is your chance to help shape the future of our company. Let’s make big moves together! 

 

This role is at the heart of A+’s marketing, design, and business development efforts, leading the charge on creative design, messaging, and brand communications. From designing and developing our newsletters to crafting visuals for events, publications, and digital platforms, the Marketing & Design Assistant plays a key role in engaging members, partners, and the broader A+ community. You’ll help shape outreach strategies and grow engagement across an expanding network that includes some of the most globally recognized names in education and industry. You'll also support the coordination of virtual events and special campaigns that drive visibility and growth. This role will help engage media through press pitches and support the company’s communications strategy. 

 

This is a fully remote position with flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work directly with the CEO/President through weekly check-ins. The role also includes participation in quarterly board and committee meetings, offering direct exposure to national leaders.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Business Development Support: 30%

  • Create marketing collateral for outreach to employers, career centers, and stakeholders to support membership and member engagement 
  • Develop outreach lists for prospective members, partners, and conference attendees  
  • Coordinate marketing efforts for webinars, special events, and training activities that drive attendees and revenue
  • Assist with CRM updates and tracking engagement across campaigns and contacts
  • Support lead generation campaigns and membership drives

 

Marketing, Outreach, & Communications: 25%

  • Plan and execute email, newsletter, and social media campaigns
  • Help write and schedule content for social media 
  • Monitor campaign performance and track key engagement metrics
  • Research potential partners, sponsors, and media outlets for promotional outreach
  • Identify opportunities and support communications for media and press relations 

 

Design & Branding: 20%

  • Design compelling visual assets for digital campaigns, reports, webinars, and events
  • Maintain consistency with A+ brand guidelines across all platforms and deliverables
  • Produce presentation decks, infographics, one-pagers, and membership brochures
  • Create a brand and design guidelines manual 
  • Leverage emerging technologies to enhance business operations and boost member engagement through multimedia content, including graphics, video, audio (e.g., podcasts), and other innovative communication tools.

 

Content & Platform Management: 15%

  • Contribute to blog, video, and webinar content creation with visual or written assets
  • Update website visuals and support content updates through CMS or content tools
  • Help manage digital libraries of design assets, templates, and outreach materials

 

Other Duties as Assigned: 10%

  • As a growing start-up, new opportunities and priorities emerge frequently—this role requires adaptability and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks and projects that support company-wide goals.

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Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of experience in marketing, design, communications, or business development (internships included)
  • Experience having conducted mass B2B marketing and outreach campaigns is a plus 
  • Proficiency in Canva and/or other design tools 
  • Strong writing and editing skills for digital content
  • Understanding of brand positioning, visual storytelling, and audience targeting
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn, Google Workspace, MS Office, and basic CRM systems
  • Organized, responsive, and eager to contribute to a fast-moving environment
  • Experience with employer engagement, career centers, workforce development, or associations is a plus

 

 

To Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, and 2–3 samples of design work or outreach content, outlining your interest in A+. Apply via Handshake. Send questions to info@aaer-web.com