Communications and Data Associate

The Well

The Well

Marketing & Communications, Data Science
Detroit, MI, USA
USD 35k-38k / year
Posted on Nov 26, 2025
The Well, Metro Detroit’s trendsetting and inclusive community building, education and spirituality outreach initiative, is seeking a dynamic, creative, and entrepreneurial self-starter to join the team as our Communications and Data Associate!We are looking for someone passionate about social media and communications with at least 1-2 years of work experience and a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) to join our team and help us take our efforts to the next level. This person should also understand the importance of data systems management as a core ingredient for organizational excellence.What you’re great at:- Storytelling, both written and verbal- Copywriting, with an eagle eye for proofreading- Creating promotional graphics for events using Canva or Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator- Managing and creating systems for keeping data organized and ready for reporting- Developing and supporting multiple projects at once (multi-tasking!)- Working with others, whether they be partner organizations or volunteer leaders- Actively participating on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)- Thinking about the big picture while keeping all the small details in mind- Taking initiative!What you’ll do:Communications & Data Management (80%)- Manage the social media presence for The Well across all channels, including engaging with followers, responding to comments, and answering DMs- Maintain The Well’s main website (meetyouatthewell.org) as well as the sites for the Friendseder and Sukkot Sounds projects (friendseder.com and sukkotsounds.com)- Create and maintain event listings on Facebook and Jlive, and other platforms as necessary, in collaboration with other program staff- Design promotional graphics using Canva, Adobe Suite, or equivalent program- Maintain Mailchimp listserv database and implement optimization strategies- Utilize Mailchimp to create and send monthly newsletter and other email campaigns- Develop and implement a monthly communications and social media calendar, consulting with the Executive Director and Director of Operations on thematic messaging when applicable- Aggregate participant data such as program attendance and donation records in The Well’s CRM (Little Green Light) and maintain organization for easy reporting- Assist with grant writing and reporting as neededCommunity Building & Program Support (20%)- Engaging with community members on coffee dates (one-on-one meetings)- Network weaving: helping our community members connect to activities, opportunities, and individuals to build a more robust community- Seeking new partnership opportunities within and outside of the Jewish community- Regularly attending a majority of The Well’s programming, assisting with set-up, clean-up, and other tasks as assigned- Promoting events and recruiting attendees via email, text, and/or social mediaAttending weekly staff meetings, brainstorming new ideas, and being aware of what is happening in Jewish innovation on the national level will also be part of your role. This role will work closely with The Well team and report to the Director of Operations, Marisa Meyerson.Skills and Qualifications:- 1-2 years of experience in social media, graphic design, communications, and/or data management or related field- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eagle eye for proofreading- Basic graphic design skills using Canva and/or Adobe Suite- Fluency in Google Suite and proficiency in Microsoft Excel- Tech savvy and quick learner- Experience with website management (preferably Squarespace and/or Wix)- Fluency in social media platforms, especially Facebook and Instagram- Strong organizational skills, can-do attitude, ability to work independently and as part of a team, including with volunteers and partners- Experience with and openness to relating to people of all backgrounds and observance levels- Understanding of local, regional, and national media outlets- Energy, excitement, and passion about Jewish innovation and building community for young adultsThe Well team works remotely many days of the week, but this role should be local to Metro Detroit for occasional meetings and programs. Flexible schedule; some nights and weekends required.What you’ll get:- Competitive compensation ($35,000 - $38,000) and generous benefits- Flexible working hours and locations (role is ~70% remote; team members should be local to Metro Detroit)- All the coffee you can drink during coffee dates- Mentorship and professional development opportunities- Opportunity to evolve one of the most innovative Jewish projects around- Relocation funds available for those moving from out of stateTo Apply:The Communications and Data Associate will ideally begin work on or near April 1, 2023. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through the form available online.