Graphic Design & Social Media Associate
Marketing & Communications, Design
Wheaton, IL, USA · New York, NY, USA
USD 25-30 / hour
Graphic Design & Social Media Associate
The Jewish Education Project
New York, NY
Opportunity for Impact
The Jewish Education Project is devoted to ensuring that Jewish education is in tune with the forces that impact our world and our communities in a changing environment. We believe that in a rapidly changing world, Jewish education must continually evolve to meet the needs of the Jewish community. The power of harnessing knowledge and curating ideas to inspire the various stakeholders who influence Jewish education is a vital component of this work.
In this time of rising antisemitism, Jewish learning should support identity-building, creating confident, proud Jews who are well-equipped to respond to the challenges they will face. In this complex and challenging world, the work of Jewish education is more urgent than ever. Building on a proud history of keeping pace with marketing and technological evolution, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a growing, legacy nonprofit dedicated to meaningful impact.
We are committed to bringing the most creative solutions to a field that must remain relevant and profound in the lives of Jewish youth and their families today and tomorrow. For more information about The Jewish Education Project, please visit www.jewishedproject.org.
Position Overview
The Jewish Education Project seeks a creative and highly organized professional to join our Marketing & Communications team as a Graphic Design & Social Media Associate. This part-time role is perfect for a talented designer who has their finger on the pulse of current social media trends.
The ideal candidate will help tell the story of The Jewish Education Project through compelling visual design and engaging digital content. This role will create marketing materials that strengthen the brand, amplify thought leadership, and inspire educators, funders, and community partners.
Key Areas of Focus and Responsibility
- Provide in-house digital and print graphic design across The Jewish Education Project brand and programs, including event collateral, email graphics, infographics, advertisements, reports, presentations, and branded templates. Ensure consistency with organizational brand standards across all materials.
- Ideate, develop, edit, and track social media content and trends, including copy, graphic, and video editing, to elevate the brand and expand followers and engagement.
- Assist in monitoring social media activity.
- Collect, catalog, and organize the library of assets, including stories, statistics, photos, and videos.
- Support team projects, vendor coordination, data collection, and reporting.
Experience, Qualifications, and Competencies
We welcome applicants with diverse cultural, professional, and educational backgrounds.
- Deep knowledge in graphic design and digital media.
- Experience with design, social media, and email platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Canva, Hootsuite, and Salesforce Pardot.
- Application and integration of AI tools.
- Comfortable with platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- A creative thinker who isn't afraid to take risks and can bring unique ideas to the table.
- Strong organizational skills and an understanding of processes and procedures.
- Familiarity with the Jewish nonprofit landscape is a plus.
- You are a candidate who will embrace working in an environment that prioritizes:
- A positive attitude
- Demonstrating care and concern for the people around them
- Leading with humble self-assurance and competence
- Reliability, consistency, and accountability
- Striving for excellence
What We Offer
- Part-time compensation of $25 - $30 per hour.
- Approximately 10 hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling and occasional availability around major organizational events and campaigns.
- Flexible remote schedule.
- Early close on Fridays for Shabbat and closed for most Jewish holidays.
A positive work environment with exposure to great learning opportunities and the chance to work with top professionals in the field of Jewish Education.
How to Apply
- Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and a link to your design portfolio to [email hidden]. Please include "Graphic Design & Social Media Associate" in the email subject line.
- The Jewish Education Project is an equal opportunity employer.
The Jewish Education Project aims to select, place and train the best qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all our employees in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and without regard to non- work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support diversity and tolerance in our workplace.