Design and Marketing Assistant

Riverside Community Care

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Design & Marketing Assistant

Are you a creative, organized self-starter who loves seeing ideas come to life in print, online, and at events?

Join Riverside Community Care as a Design & Marketing Assistant and help bring our mission to life across 70+ communities in Massachusetts.

In this part-time role, you will support Riverside’s Marketing & Communications team with hands-on design projects, content creation, and event support that showcase our services and celebrate the people we serve and employ.  You will collaborate with thoughtful, professional, and passionate colleagues in a supportive, mission-driven environment where your work has a direct impact on individuals, families, and communities.

In this important role, the Design & Marketing Assistant will: 

• Design flyers, social media graphics, invitations, programs, PowerPoints, brochures, annual report and newsletter templates, print ads, digital signage, and other collateral, primarily using Canva.
• Help develop, refine, and uphold Riverside’s visual brand across the organization so materials are consistent, professional, and engaging.
• Produce graphics for regular social media posts and create occasional reels that highlight Riverside stories, services, and events.
• Manage and fulfill Riverside-branded merchandise requests with established vendors, ensuring timely, accurate orders.
• Oversee the biannual Riverside-branded merchandise pop-up store, focusing on a smooth customer experience and strong engagement.
• Assist with selecting artwork and overseeing placement and installation in existing Riverside facilities to support welcoming, inclusive spaces.
• Assist with building signage, including coordinating placement and installation at existing Riverside locations.
• Support events by ordering food and décor, assisting with general set up, and helping create a warm, professional atmosphere for attendees.
• Process and manage monthly credit card reconciliations related to marketing and events.

Schedule: 3 days each week; 9 am to 5 pm with some flexibility with one in-office day required each week in Dedham

Rate: $22.00/hour

Application materials should include a resume, cover letter, and portfolio or work samples (PDF, website link, or 3-5 representative pieces) demonstrating your design capabilities across print and digital formats.

Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes. 

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Learn more about our benefits and culture:

Our Benefits

Our Culture

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Required Skills

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Strong graphic design skills with proven ability to create professional, brand-consistent materials across print and digital formats
• Proficiency in Canva (primary design tool)
• Excellent visual communication and layout skills
• High attention to detail and quality control
• Strong organizational abilities and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field or equivalent professional experience