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Marketing Assistant

Population Connection and the Population Connection Action Fund seek a part-time (30 hrs/week), entry-level Marketing Assistant to join our small fundraising team in San Diego, California.
The Marketing Assistant will report to the Marketing Manager and assist the Director of Marketing & Development as we create and implement marketing campaigns according to annual plan, from the development/review process through final production. The Assistant will work directly with printers for production needs, including preparing quote requests to meet campaign objectives, reviewing quotes, selecting vendors, and providing day-to-day communication.
Candidate must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and possess the necessary skills to coordinate, prepare, review, edit, and execute print marketing campaigns. Consistent quality control is essential.
A dedication to advocating for women's reproductive health and rights, environmental protection, and social justice is a must!
This is an excellent opportunity for someone getting a fresh start in the nonprofit marketing/fundraising field.
Essential Job Duties:
  • Assist with all aspects of direct marketing campaigns including campaign set-up, print management, campaign distribution, and post-campaign reporting.
  • Maintain and update marketing production schedules for print projects and deliverables. Work with Marketing Manager and vendors to maintain schedules with accurate dates. Ensure deadlines are met by communicating schedules to team members and vendors.
  • Attend marketing meetings and project kick-offs with senior staff members to understand jobs in development and timing needs.
  • Assist senior staff with the development of our comprehensive marketing strategy. Manage the schedule for creative development and production, and work with vendors to deliver projects on time.
  • Manage printer relationships, including preparing and reviewing quotes, vendor selection, and day-to-day communication.
  • Prepare marketing reports and budgets by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
  • Monitor budgets by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
  • Manage files, organize job folders, and distribute print samples.
  • Support special fundraising projects and perform some administrative functions, such as data management and basic data analysis.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1+ years' experience in marketing, or similar combination of education and experience
  • Experience creating and editing print marketing materials preferred
  • Print production experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills--able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Independent self-starter with strong project management skills
  • Excellent computer skills--Word, Excel (advanced level), Outlook, and Internet Explorer
  • Experience with constituent relationship management databases a plus
  • Non-profit experience a plus
  • A passion for women's reproductive rights and a dedication to protecting the environment are preferred!

How to apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to Nicole Martin, Marketing Manager, at nmartin@popconnect.org. Please reference "Marketing Assistant" in your subject line. In your cover letter, please be sure to indicate how your own skills and experiences qualify you for the position description. Please note: this is intended to be an entry-level position based in our San Diego office. Thank you!