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Alderwood Creative
Creative Marketing Assistant - Part Time (Intern-Friendly)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Marketing Assistant or Associate coordinates marketing and advertising activities for a company. Works to promote a company image and assists with developing and implementing marketing strategies. Interacts with customers and vendors, selects advertising outlets, organizes materials and logistics for trade events or conferences.
$59,751 / year median in Tennessee
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Alderwood Creative is a small, full-service marketing agency that partners with nonprofits, small businesses and organizations throughout East Tennessee and beyond. Because we're a small team, everyone plays an important role. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to real client work from day one while collaborating with experienced marketers, strategists and creatives.
Every day looks a little different. One morning you might be designing social media graphics for a nonprofit, while the afternoon is spent preparing artwork for print, mocking up a new website in Figma or helping develop a brand for a new business.
This opportunity is designed to give you hands-on experience inside a full-service marketing agency. Youll collaborate with our team, contribute creative ideas and help bring client projects to life from concept to final production. You'll work directly with multiple members of our team, helping move projects from concept through production while learning how a marketing agency balances creativity, deadlines and client relationships.
We believe some of the best learning comes from doing. Youll have the opportunity to build your portfolio while gaining experience with the day-to-day pace, priorities and problem-solving that come with agency life.
What You'll Work OnProjects will vary based on client needs, but may include:
Social media graphicsSocial media Reels and short-form video contentWebsite mockups and page layouts (including Figma)Event posters and flyersBusiness forms and marketing collateralBooklets and multi-page publicationsEvent signage and displaysBrand development and logo conceptsEmail templatesGeneral creative support across a variety of client projectsResize and adapt creative for multiple platformsPrepare print-ready artwork and production filesUpdate existing client materials and templatesAssist with photography selection and asset organizationYoull also have opportunities to sit in on brainstorming sessions, client meetings and project planning discussions to see how creative work fits into the larger marketing strategy.
Opportunities to ExploreIf you're interested in expanding beyond design, you'll also have opportunities to gain experience with:
Social media managementEmail marketingPaid digital advertisingMarketing strategy and campaign planningThese arent required parts of the role, but theyre available if youd like to broaden your experience and learn more about the marketing industry.
Assumed ScheduleApproximately 20 hours per weekTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday availability preferredAdditional hours available based on workload, including weekends (with advance notice)In-office position in Knoxville's 4th & Gill neighborhoodWhat Success Looks LikeYou're comfortable juggling several projects at once.
You pay attention to the small details that others often miss.
You communicate clearly and aren't afraid to ask questions.
You enjoy both creative thinking and production work.
You can take feedback and use it to improve.
You take ownership of your work and follow projects through to completion.
Preferred ExperienceAdobe Illustrator, InDesign and PhotoshopFigmaCanvaBasic video editingWordPress experience is a plusWhat You'll GainA portfolio of real client workExperience working in a fast-paced agency environmentExposure to both print and digital marketing projectsAn understanding of creative workflows from concept through productionExperience collaborating with marketing professionals across multiple disciplinesThis opportunity is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, likes solving creative problems and wants to leave with more than just design samples. Our goal is for you to gain confidence working in an agency environment while building a portfolio you're proud of. recblid pcrippnfc58itm2vi5m5iasfyk65e0
Every day looks a little different. One morning you might be designing social media graphics for a nonprofit, while the afternoon is spent preparing artwork for print, mocking up a new website in Figma or helping develop a brand for a new business.
This opportunity is designed to give you hands-on experience inside a full-service marketing agency. Youll collaborate with our team, contribute creative ideas and help bring client projects to life from concept to final production. You'll work directly with multiple members of our team, helping move projects from concept through production while learning how a marketing agency balances creativity, deadlines and client relationships.
We believe some of the best learning comes from doing. Youll have the opportunity to build your portfolio while gaining experience with the day-to-day pace, priorities and problem-solving that come with agency life.
What You'll Work OnProjects will vary based on client needs, but may include:
Social media graphicsSocial media Reels and short-form video contentWebsite mockups and page layouts (including Figma)Event posters and flyersBusiness forms and marketing collateralBooklets and multi-page publicationsEvent signage and displaysBrand development and logo conceptsEmail templatesGeneral creative support across a variety of client projectsResize and adapt creative for multiple platformsPrepare print-ready artwork and production filesUpdate existing client materials and templatesAssist with photography selection and asset organizationYoull also have opportunities to sit in on brainstorming sessions, client meetings and project planning discussions to see how creative work fits into the larger marketing strategy.
Opportunities to ExploreIf you're interested in expanding beyond design, you'll also have opportunities to gain experience with:
Social media managementEmail marketingPaid digital advertisingMarketing strategy and campaign planningThese arent required parts of the role, but theyre available if youd like to broaden your experience and learn more about the marketing industry.
Assumed ScheduleApproximately 20 hours per weekTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday availability preferredAdditional hours available based on workload, including weekends (with advance notice)In-office position in Knoxville's 4th & Gill neighborhoodWhat Success Looks LikeYou're comfortable juggling several projects at once.
You pay attention to the small details that others often miss.
You communicate clearly and aren't afraid to ask questions.
You enjoy both creative thinking and production work.
You can take feedback and use it to improve.
You take ownership of your work and follow projects through to completion.
Preferred ExperienceAdobe Illustrator, InDesign and PhotoshopFigmaCanvaBasic video editingWordPress experience is a plusWhat You'll GainA portfolio of real client workExperience working in a fast-paced agency environmentExposure to both print and digital marketing projectsAn understanding of creative workflows from concept through productionExperience collaborating with marketing professionals across multiple disciplinesThis opportunity is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, likes solving creative problems and wants to leave with more than just design samples. Our goal is for you to gain confidence working in an agency environment while building a portfolio you're proud of. recblid pcrippnfc58itm2vi5m5iasfyk65e0