Marketing and Communications Assistant

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center in New Haven, CT is seeking a Marketing & Communications Assistant to support campaigns, outreach, events, and media relations.

The ideal candidate brings strong administrative, communication, and graphic design skills, with ability to coordinate projects and monitor budgets while advancing the organization’s mission and brand in a busy, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Canva Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and email platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for marketing, communications, community relations, and special projects.
• Assist with marketing campaigns, advertising, and the creation of promotional materials, including flyers and basic graphic design updates.
• Coordinate departmental meetings, events, and calendars, and support organization-wide event planning.
• Manage departmental communications, including phone, email, contact lists, and mass communications.
• Process departmental invoices and expenses and assist with financial tracking and reporting.
• Support community outreach initiatives and the distribution of marketing materials across organizational locations.
• Maintain project records, reports, and other administrative documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Project coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework

Tools

Canva Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Excel

Mailchimp

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a creative, organized, and proactive Marketing & Communications Assistant to join our Marketing and Communications team. This role works closely with the Department Director and staff to support marketing campaigns, community outreach, events, media and vendor relations, and daily departmental operations.

About The Role

We are seeking a creative, organized, and proactive Marketing & Communications Assistant to join our Marketing and Communications team. This role works closely with the Department Director and staff to support marketing campaigns, community outreach, events, media and vendor relations, and daily departmental operations.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong administrative, communication, and graphic design skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position provides key support for marketing and communications initiatives, assists with project coordination and financial tracking, and helps strengthen community engagement while advancing the organization's mission and brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for marketing, communications, community relations, and special projects.
• Assist with marketing campaigns, advertising, and the creation of promotional materials, including flyers and basic graphic design updates.
• Coordinate departmental meetings, events, and calendars, and support organization-wide event planning.
• Manage departmental communications, including phone, email, contact lists, and mass communications.
• Process departmental invoices and expenses and assist with financial tracking and reporting.
• Support community outreach initiatives and the distribution of marketing materials across organizational locations.
• Maintain project records, reports, and other administrative documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Canva Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (including advanced Excel), and Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms.
• Experience creating marketing materials, including flyers, social media content, and promotional communications.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, written and verbal communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to travel between organizational locations and work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; bilingual skills are a plus.

Why Join Us

Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center offers a competitive and mission‑driven environment with outstanding benefits, including:

• Above‑market, competitive salaries
• Sign‑on bonus available for eligible positions and qualified candidates.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long‑Term Disability
• License reimbursement
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment Program may be available for qualified candidates.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility is available through qualifying employment.
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with up to 5% match

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.