Marketing Assistant (part-time)

Health Fitness Corporation; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthFitness, in partnership with Harvard Recreation Team, seeks a creative Marketing Assistant to support engagement and brand awareness across Cambridge recreation centers. This part-time role (~15 hours per week) focuses on content creation, social media, short-form video, graphics, and event coverage.

You will collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator to develop digital content, maintain publishing schedules, and promote programs while upholding branding, accessibility, privacy, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with Instagram and TikTok content strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience creating or editing content with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, CapCut or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, schedule, and publish social media content across platforms, including short-form video, photography, graphics, stories, reels, captions, and platform-specific creative.
• Attend programs, events, and activities to capture original photos and video content for real-time and future social media use.
• Manage and maintain the social media content calendar and coordinate timely promotions.
• Research social media trends, platform updates, and audience behavior; suggest new ideas to improve engagement.
• Review social media performance metrics and assist with community engagement and special projects.
• Ensure adherence to branding, accessibility, privacy, and communication standards.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Video ideas

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

CapCut

Job description

## Marketing Assistant (part-time)Apply: Cambridge, MA: Part time: Posted Yesterday: 106893HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.**About the role****Join the Harvard Recreation Team as a Marketing Assistant**Harvard Recreation, managed by HealthFitness, is seeking a creative and motivated **Marketing Assistant** to support engagement and brand awareness across our recreation centers in Cambridge, MA.This part-time opportunity offers approximately **15 hours per week** and is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on marketing experience in a dynamic campus recreation environment.Responsible for supporting the marketing and outreach efforts through content creation, social media management, short-form video production, graphic design, content scheduling, event coverage, and promotional activities. Works closely with the Marketing Coordinator to develop engaging digital content, maintain publishing schedules, and increase awareness of programs, services, events, and opportunities. Assists with event coverage, content planning, audience engagement, and marketing campaigns while ensuring adherence to client branding, accessibility, privacy, and communication standards.**Key Accountabilities:*** Create, edit, schedule, and publish social media content across platforms, including short-form video, photography, graphics, Stories, Reels, written copy, captions, and platform-specific creative designed to increase brand awareness, engagement, reach, and participation.* Attend programs, events, and activities to capture original photos and video content for real-time and future social media use, including behind-the-scenes content, event coverage, community-focused storytelling, and short-form video, as well as appearing in marketing content or on-camera.* Manage and maintain the social media content calendar, coordinating timely promotion of programs, events, campaigns, deadlines, facility updates, and organizational priorities.* Research social media trends, platform updates, emerging content formats, competitor activity, and audience behavior; recommend new ideas and opportunities to improve engagement, reach, and account growth.* Review social media performance metrics, organize creative assets and templates, and assist with community engagement, outreach, and special social media projects.**Minimum Requirements:*** High school diploma or equivalent.* Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.* Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and platform-specific content strategies.* Proficiency using tools like Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace.* Proficiency creating or editing content using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, CapCut, or similar tools.* Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and time-management skills.The compensation range for this role is $19 - $20/hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.Brand: HealthFitnessHealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.