Marketing and Design Coordinator

Marketing and Design Coordinator Location Gastonia, NC :

YMCA

Gaston County Family YMCA

Location

2221 Robinwood Rd Gastonia, NC 28054

Resumes Accepted Until

December 12, 2025

Resume Contact

[email protected]

At the Gaston County Family YMCA, our employees are the backbone of our success!

This position supports the Gaston County Family YMCA's marketing department. Under the direction of the Marketing and Communications Director, the Marketing and Design Coordinator will assist in creating and managing all communications supporting the Gaston County Family YMCA. This position will help develop content for the organization's website, digital media, print materials, social media, email communications and facility signage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous professional experience in marketing, graphic design and/or communications required
• Demonstrated experience with standard creative software such as Canva and Adobe suite
• Proven experience with email management platforms and website management systems
• Proven experience with Drupal content management systems and applied HTML knowledge
• Must have good interpersonal, public relations and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations and handle media inquiries.
• Demonstrated experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media Optimization (SMO), with a proven ability to enhance online visibility and engagement.
• Familiarity with marketing automation tools, CRM systems, and other relevant marketing technologies.
• Experience in coordinating and managing many marketing projects from conception to completion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Essential Functions

• Works with Marketing and Communications Director to develop and implement effective marketing and communication strategies to enhance the organization's image and position within the marketplace.
• Develops print and digital content in compliance with the organization's marketing plan and branding guidelines.
• Assists with the creation of graphics and design layouts for promotional materials, website, social media and email communications.
• Serves as an additional contact for staff in regard to promotional materials, website, social media, content creating, app updates, copywriting, and email communications.
• Maintains the YMCA's website, ensuring content is up to date.
• Provides and maintains related statistics and reports regarding marketing efforts.
• Ability to understand market trends and the competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions on social media and content
• Communicates with branch liaisons as directed by the Marketing and Communications Director
• Understanding of brand guidelines and the ability to ensure consistency in messaging and visuals across marketing materials.
• Ability to analyze marketing data and metrics to inform decision-making and optimize campaigns.
• Assist Marketing and Communications Director with other duties as assigned

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration : Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.