SUPERVISORS: Director of Marketing & Communications and Director of Event Marketing and Branding
STATUS: Full Time, in-person
If you are interested in being part of a warm and welcoming professional team focused on ensuring a place of belonging and delivering excellent opportunities to its members and the community, come join our team. The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades (Kaplen JCC) is seeking a professional who will help our team to connect with our community in creative ways.
KAPLEN JCC ON THE PALISADES
The Kaplen JCC is a welcoming home away from home for all who pass through its doors in Tenafly, NJ and for the wider community. We are a leading nonprofit, charitable organization deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition and are a vibrant and welcoming home for the Jewish People. We are a place that welcomes all, cultivating the social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being of the entire community. We are a strength-based organization and pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees. We stress a supportive environment in which people are treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day. Our vision is to be the center point of Jewish life in our community and to engage all generations in our mission and values. We serve 3,000+ membership units and over 750,000 people each year in our 200,000 square foot building and acres of outdoor grounds and facilities.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Marketing & Design Coordinator to join our marketing team. This role is ideal for a content creator who is passionate about social media, video production, and graphic design. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for visual storytelling, strong editing skills, and the ability to develop engaging content that enhances our brand across all platforms, print and digital.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Social Media Management:
- Develop and execute engaging content strategies for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok.
- Create, schedule, and manage social media posts to drive engagement, brand awareness, and audience growth.
- Monitor trends, analytics, and audience insights to optimize content and improve performance.
- Engage with followers, respond to comments/messages, and foster community interaction.
- Suggest social paid ads that can be incorporated into the social schedule with a focus on events, membership, and programming goals.
Video Content & Editing:
- Film, and edit high-quality video content for social media, website, and digital campaigns.
- Create compelling short-form and long-form videos, including reels, event recaps, interviews, and promotional content.
- Optimize video content for different platforms and stay up to date on emerging video trends.
Graphic Design & Branding:
- Design eye-catching graphics, social media visuals, email templates, and marketing collateral that align with brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create digital assets for campaigns, events, and promotions.
- Ensure consistency in visual branding across all digital platforms.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist in website content updates and email marketing campaigns as needed.
- Work with the team to brainstorm creative marketing strategies.
- Track and report on key performance metrics for digital content.
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of experience in digital marketing, social media management, video editing, or graphic design.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects) or similar design and editing tools.
- Experience with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social) and analytics platforms.
- Strong storytelling skills with the ability to create compelling content across multiple formats.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and digital marketing trends is a plus.
SALARY RANGE: $45,000-$55,000 (salary is based on experience)
BENEFITS
Complimentary JCC family or Individual membership
employee discounts on all programs, services and events
Generous paid time off, paid floating federal holidays, paid Jewish holidays
Health and dental insurance
403b employer contribution
FSA/HSA options
Life insurance
long-term disability
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the Digital Marketing & Design Coordinator will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by its supervisor or other management, as required. The Kaplen JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The Kaplen JCC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Kaplen JCC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about these roles but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification noted above, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions.
To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to Lora Green at: [email protected]
And, please submit a portfolio or examples of your design, video, and/or campaign work.