Marketing Assistant

CivicMinds, Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CivicMinds, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support planning and execution of campaigns, content creation, and event logistics. The role involves updating digital content, coordinating materials, and assisting with CRM integrity.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in marketing and strong communication skills, with proficiency in Canva and MS Office. Collaboration across teams and vendors is essential to deliver on brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating marketing content and promotional materials.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing.
• Experience with Canva or similar design tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with CRM and marketing platforms is a plus.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with attention to detail.
• Professional, collaborative, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Create and coordinate marketing materials, presentations, social media content, emails, newsletters, and promotional collateral.
• Support event planning, logistics, invitations, registrations, and post-event communications.
• Maintain and update website and other digital marketing content.
• Assist with social media content development, scheduling, and engagement.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners on marketing activities.
• Maintain marketing calendars, databases, files, and campaign documentation.
• Support CRM management and ensure marketing information is accurate and up to date.
• Track campaign and event performance and prepare basic reports and presentations.
• Conduct market and competitor research and assist with gathering marketing insights.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the marketing team.
• Ensure marketing communications and materials are accurate, consistent, and aligned with brand standards.

Skills

Marketing coordination

Content creation

Social media

Event marketing

CRM

Canva

Microsoft Office

Research & Analytics

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Tools

Canva

CRM platforms

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Assist with the planning and execution of marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Create and coordinate marketing materials, presentations, social media content, emails, newsletters, and promotional collateral.
• Support event planning, logistics, invitations, registrations, and post-event communications.
• Maintain and update website and other digital marketing content.
• Assist with social media content development, scheduling, and engagement.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners on marketing activities.
• Maintain marketing calendars, databases, files, and campaign documentation.
• Support CRM management and ensure marketing information is accurate and up to date.
• Track campaign and event performance and prepare basic reports and presentations.
• Conduct market and competitor research and assist with gathering marketing insights.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the marketing team.
• Ensure marketing communications and materials are accurate, consistent, and aligned with brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating marketing content and promotional materials.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing.
• Experience with Canva or similar design tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with CRM and marketing platforms is a plus.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with attention to detail.
• Professional, collaborative, and proactive approach.

Preferred Skills

• Marketing Coordination
• Content Creation
• Social Media
• Event Marketing
• CRM
• Canva
• Website Management
• Email Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Research & Analytics
• Project Coordination
• Stakeholder Communication