Assistant Director of Marketing & Creative Strategist

Job DetailsJob Location: Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center - Denver, CO 80246Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearThe Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive and dynamic life-cycle environment focused on education, health, wellness, community, and the arts. While our philosophy is rooted in Jewish tradition, we welcome individuals, families and staff of all faiths and beliefs to come together to learn, play, grow, and thrive.

Assistant Director Of Marketing & Creative Strategist:

The Assistant Director of Marketing & Creative Strategist is a hybrid strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for advancing the JCC’s marketing initiatives while elevating its creative vision and brand execution. This position blends campaign strategy, creative direction, digital oversight, and team collaboration to drive brand awareness, program participation, philanthropic growth, and community engagement.

This leader serves as both a strategic marketing partner and the creative engine of the department — ensuring messaging clarity, visual consistency, innovation, and measurable results across all platforms.

This position requires an experienced marketing professional who has the combination of strategic thinking, creativity, leadership, and a deep understanding of marketing and communication principles.

Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing Leadership

Partner in developing and executing integrated marketing and communications strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
Support annual marketing planning, campaign calendars, and key initiatives tied to membership, program enrollment, arts & culture, and philanthropy.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Operations, Finance, and Program Directors to ensure alignment.
Contribute to budget planning and resource allocation for creative and campaign initiatives.
Support crisis communication planning and brand-sensitive messaging when necessary.
Oversee and manage Marketing Coordinator, PT marketing staff, and marketing contractors.

Creative Direction & Brand Stewardship

Serve as creative lead and “keeper of the brand,” ensuring visual and messaging consistency across all touchpoints for JCC Denver & Mizel Arts & Culture Center.
Ensure compliance with brand standards in all external and internal communications.
Guide creative direction for integrated campaigns from concept through execution.
Develop creative briefs, messaging frameworks, and storytelling strategies.
Maintain and evolve brand standards (visual identity, tone, typography, imagery, color usage).
Ensure all marketing materials — digital, print, signage, video, photography — reinforce the JCC Denver and Mizel Arts & Culture identity as a bold, welcoming, mission-driven institution.

Campaign Development & Execution

Lead the design and execution of multi-channel campaigns including:

Email marketing
Website updates and landing pages
Social media
Digital advertising
Print collateral
Event promotion


Design and produce high-quality materials including brochures, booklets, postcards, flyers, signage, banners, and digital graphics.
Oversee and implement website updates (WordPress), including graphics, layout adjustments, and basic HTML/CSS edits.
Develop responsive creative across web, mobile, video, and email platforms.

Digital & Content Innovation

Stay current on design, marketing, and cultural trends to keep the JCC fresh and relevant.
Recommend new formats, tools, and creative strategies to increase engagement.
Assist in developing storytelling assets including video, photography direction, and visual campaigns.
Ensure optimization of digital content for usability, clarity, and engagement.
Support UX/UI improvements for online registration, campaign pages, and digital experiences.

Creative Oversight & Collaboration

Provide creative leadership and mentorship to internal staff, contractors, and vendors.
Review and elevate deliverables to maintain high design standards.
Partner with departments to ensure messaging clarity and alignment with broader strategy.
Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Maintain organized workflows and systems for creative production and campaign tracking.

QualificationsBasic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field.
5+ years of progressive marketing and/or creative experience.
Demonstrated experience leading integrated campaigns.
Strong portfolio showcasing digital and print design.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom).
Experience with WordPress; working knowledge of HTML/CSS.
Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, layout, and visual storytelling.
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