Overview
We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy Marketing Assistant to support day-to-day marketing operations and campaign execution. This role is admin- and operations-heavy, ideal for someone who thrives on structure and enjoys wearing many hats.
This is a contractor role requiring 10–15 hours per week, with flexible scheduling.
You’ll support the Marketing Manager with social media content scheduling, campaign logistics, research, and backend operations, including assisting with our transition to a new CRM and donation platform. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to grow within a purpose-driven team while developing digital and communications skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with content scheduling and calendar management for social media.
- Create and edit simple graphics using Canva.
- Support marketing and fundraising campaigns by coordinating tasks, managing files, and tracking deliverables.
- Provide admin support during our transition to a new CRM and donation platform, including data entry, organizing information, and documenting processes.
- Conduct research on topics, trends, tools, or potential partners to elevate our marketing efforts.
- Send cold outreach emails to help expand our audience and raise awareness about Shanti Bhavan’s work.
- Use Google Sheets or Excel to manage and analyze campaign reports and audience lists.
- Handle additional administrative tasks and project follow-through as needed.
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are…
- Meticulously organized – You’re the kind of person who color-codes, double-checks your work, and keeps things neat.
- Digitally confident – You’ve used tools like Google Sheets and Canva, and can pick up new platforms quickly.
- A clear communicator – You’re comfortable writing outreach emails, captions, or documenting processes.
- A problem-solver – You like figuring things out, finding what’s missing, and jumping in to help.
- A self-starter – You’re proactive, reliable, and don’t wait to be told what to do next.
Qualifications
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Experience using Canva for basic design tasks
- Familiarity with (or eagerness to learn) social media scheduling tools
- Comfortable with outreach, tracking communications, and basic research
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Exposure to social impact work, fundraising, or nonprofit communications is preferred
- Interest in education, equity, or purpose-driven organizations is preferred
Location
This is a remote position.
Compensation
$28 / hour
10-15 hours per week
Contract Duration
The initial contract period is six months.
Application Procedure
Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]. Let us know why this role excites you and how your strengths would support our mission.
To help us get a sense of your skills, please also include one or more of the following from your previous work:
- A link to a social media post that you’ve put together
- A simple graphic you’ve created in Canva (a link or PDF is fine)
- A writing sample (e.g. email, caption, or short paragraph) that shows your tone and clarity