Brand and Creative Associate Junior Achievement North Saint Paul, MN Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Volunteer time off Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Photography Teamwork Interpersonal skills Research Organizational skills

Full Job Description Position Title:

Brand & Creative Associate Reports to:

Director of Brand Strategy Department :

Marketing Location:

St.

Paul MN, Hybrid FTE Status:

Full-time, benefits available (see below)

Compensation Range:

$55,000-$65,000/year

ABOUT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NORTH

The team at Junior Achievement North is committed to keeping students at the center of our work and helping them reach their full potential. We prepare students to become the leaders of tomorrow by building financial skills, exploring exciting career paths, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Our model builds experiential learning opportunities for students so they can creatively explore how lessons in the classroom can translate to life outside of school. We are focused on equitably serving K-12 students across our entire region of Minnesota, North Dakota, and western Wisconsin. As we deliver programming, we inspire students, support educators, and partner with business and community organizations. Our team consists of innovative, collaborative, and dedicated individuals committed to our mission. Together, we prioritize relationships, act with integrity, embrace change, and continually improve. We deepen impact across our entire region by supporting our colleagues and prioritizing our students. We're looking for engaging professionals to join this growing and dynamic team! Along with being an equal opportunity employer, Junior Achievement North offers a collaborative environment. We aspire to hire a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Brand & Creative Associate supports Junior Achievement North's marketing and communications efforts by helping bring our brand, programs, stories, and impact to life across a variety of internal and external channels. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role for someone who enjoys creating content, organizing information, executing tasks, and helping teams communicate clearly and consistently. The Brand & Creative Associate will serve as an important day-to-day resource for internal content needs while also contributing to external marketing efforts, including social media, newsletters, program materials, and other communications. Success in this role will require a strong communicator who is organized, creative, adaptable, and attentive to detail. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, can build positive relationships with colleagues across the organization, and brings curiosity and a service-oriented approach to supporting others. They are able to balance creativity with consistency, exercise good judgment when applying Junior Achievement North's brand and voice to visual and written content and take ownership of projects from initial request through completion. Working closely with the Director of Brand Strategy and colleagues across the Advancement Team and the broader organization, the Brand & Creative Associate will help ensure that Junior Achievement North's communications are engaging, accessible, on-brand, and connected to our mission of bringing more real-world learning experiences to students in our communities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Content & Marketing Support Serve as a primary resource for smaller and routine internal marketing requests from teams across Junior Achievement North. Help staff turn ideas, information, and program needs into clear, polished, and audience-appropriate communications and materials. Develop and update internal communications, presentations, flyers, announcements, and other materials as needed. Coordinate and prioritize incoming content requests, helping determine timelines, needed information, and appropriate next steps. Maintain organized templates, marketing resources, brand assets, and other commonly used materials. Support the development of internal campaigns, staff communications, organizational events, and other projects as assigned. Social Media & External Content Support the planning, creation, scheduling, and publishing of content across Junior Achievement North's social media channels. Develop social media copy, graphics, short-form content, and other digital assets that highlight Junior Achievement North's programs, people, partnerships, events, and impact. Help identify stories and content opportunities from across the organization and translate them into compelling external communications. Support content calendars and contribute ideas for timely, relevant, and engaging content. Monitor social media engagement and help track basic performance metrics to inform future content. Ensure external content follows Junior Achievement North's brand, voice, accessibility, and communications standards. General Marketing Support Contribute to a wide range of marketing projects assigned by the Director of Brand Strategy. Collaborate with members of the Advancement Team, including Development and Communications colleagues, to support broader organizational priorities. Assist with basic content research, proofreading, editing, photography/video coordination, and other creative or administrative marketing tasks. Stay current on emerging content trends, relevant social media strategies, and digital marketing practices and identify opportunities to strengthen Junior Achievement North's communications. Participate in team meetings, planning, and organizational activities as appropriate. Other projects and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1-3 years of experience in marketing, communications, content creation, social media, or related field. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Ability to create clear, engaging content for different audiences and communication channels. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other relevant creative digital software. Ability to provide samples of previous creative marketing work, visual and/or written. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, requests, and deadlines. Comfort working collaboratively with people across different teams and areas of an organization. Ability to learn and consistently apply brand guidelines, voice, and visual standards. A commitment to educational equity and willingness to contribute to a culture of belonging.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, walk, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb, frequently required to lift and carry light weights (25-50 pounds), and specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.

BACKGROUND CHECK

This position is subject to the successful completion of a background check / verification of educational credentials contained in resume. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship. We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and People of Color, LGBTQIA2+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Junior Achievement North we aspire to find the best candidate for the job and someone who is committed to our mission and values. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Summary of Employee Benefits offered:

Junior Achievement North provided

COVERAGE

The following benefits are offered with 100% cost being paid by

Junior Achievement North:

Employee Life & Accidental Death Insurance Family and Medical Leave

COMBINATION COVERAGE

The following benefits are offered to eligible staff members with Junior Achievement North contributing toward cost. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance 401k Retirement Plan with a generous Junior Achievement North contribution of 3%

AVAILABLE COVERAGE

The following benefits are offered to eligible staff members at their own cost. Flexible Spending Account - Medical and Dependent Care Supplemental Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Long-term Disability 403b Retirement Plan Vision Insurance through EyeMed

THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK/LIFE BALANCE

At Junior Achievement North, we recognize the importance of work/life balance for our staff members, and we offer the following programs to support your work/life balance. Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Paid Holidays Two Paid Breaks:

1-week Fiscal Year End Break 2-week Calendar Year End Break Technology Cost reimbursements

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55104