Marketing Assistant - Contractor

Music Serving The Word Ministries; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Music Serving The Word Ministries is seeking a Marketing Assistant to join our Ravenscroft venue and nonprofit team. This contracted, part‑time role offers hands‑on experience across multiple marketing disciplines while working with the Marketing Manager.

The ideal candidate is pursuing or has completed studies in Marketing or related fields, eager to learn, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing several projects with guidance and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Degree pursuit or recent completion in Marketing/Communications or related field.
• Strong interest to learn across multiple marketing disciplines.
• Growth mindset with openness to feedback and coaching.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Portfolio or samples of work required with application.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social media content creation, scheduling, and engagement.
• Support email marketing campaigns and list segmentation.
• Create graphics and marketing assets; assist with digital ads.
• Help plan and execute events and campaigns.
• Contribute to website updates on WordPress.
• Support CRM management and audience segmentation using HubSpot.
• Assist with PR and media outreach.
• Support marketing reporting and coordination with team.

Skills

Social media content creation

Email marketing

Graphic design

Copywriting

Communication

Project management

Education

Pursuing or recently completed degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

WordPress

Monday.com

HubSpot

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

Music Serving the Word exists for God. Our mission is to worship Him in spirit and in truth, using the gifts He’s given us to engage with our community and impact lives for the sake of His Kingdom. In doing so, we aim to spark human flourishing—bringing life, purpose, and hope to everyone we encounter.

MSW team members strive to put their gifts and talents at the service of God in everything they do. MSW’s staff is a group of committed believers who pray with and for each other. www.msw.org

Since opening in October 2021, our venue, the Ravenscroft, has featured dozens of world-renowned jazz artists in Ravenscroft Hall and Jazzbird Lounge and hosted thousands of jazz and music fans in unforgettable concert experiences. Resounding architecture, design, technology and artistic excellence are what make experiences at Ravenscroft unparalleled. https://theravenscroft.com.

The Marketing Assistant is a contracted position designed for an emerging marketing professional who is eager to learn, grow, and gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced performing arts and nonprofit environment. While often considered an internship‑level opportunity, this role offers meaningful responsibility across a wide range of marketing disciplines while providing mentorship, coaching, and real‑world experience.

Working alongside the Marketing Manager and marketing team, the Marketing Assistant will contribute to a variety of marketing initiatives that support Ravenscroft and Music Serving the Word. This role is ideal for someone who is naturally curious, highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to developing both their creative and strategic marketing skills.

Requirements

Responsibilities

The Marketing Associate will assist with projects across multiple areas of marketing, including:

• Social media content creation, scheduling, and community engagement
• Email marketing campaigns
• Graphic design and creative asset development
• Digital advertising support
• Event planning and marketing execution
• Project management using Monday.com
• Photography and video production
• Website updates using WordPress
• Strategic marketing and communication plans
• CRM management and audience segmentation using HubSpot
• Copywriting and content development for print and digital marketing
• Public relations and media outreach

Responsibilities may vary throughout the year based on marketing priorities, seasonal campaigns, and organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Passion for marketing and a strong desire to learn across multiple disciplines.
• Growth-mind with a positive attitude and willingness to receive coaching and feedback.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Creative thinker with a willingness to contribute new ideas.
• Portfolio or samples of previous work (graphic design, writing, social media, photography, video, or related marketing projects) required with application.

Software Experience

Basic familiarity with the following software is required. Candidates should have some exposure to these tools and be comfortable continuing to build their skills with guidance and training.

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Canva
• Google Docs and Google Workspace

Experience with the following platforms is a plus, but not required:

• WordPress
• Monday.com
• HubSpot

What You'll Gain

• Hands‑on experience across nearly every area of modern marketing.
• Mentorship from experienced marketing leadership.
• Opportunities to build a professional portfolio with real‑world campaigns and projects.
• Experience marketing live events, nonprofit initiatives, and performing arts programming.
• Exposure to strategic planning, creative development, digital marketing, public relations, and customer relationship management.
• A strong foundation to prepare for future careers in marketing, communications, advertising, or nonprofit leadership.

Position Details

• One-year contracted position
• Part‑time (Approx. 16-20 hrs./week)
• Opportunity to build a diverse professional portfolio while making a meaningful impact through the arts and nonprofit work

Ideal Candidate

The right candidate will have a desire to learn all aspects of marketing rather than a specific area of interest or expertise!