Marketing Associate

Position Title

Marketing Associate

Date: November 2026

Reports To

Executive Director

Supervises: non-supervisory

Classification: Part Time – Non-Exempt

Compensation: $28-$32 hourly

General Description

The Hope Ignites Colorado Marketing Associate supports primarily the Development team to raise the funds necessary to guide motivated high school scholars and collegians on their pathways to graduation and beyond. The Development team consists of the Executive Director, Event Coordinator, Marketing Associate, Business Manager and grant writer. Through year-round programming such as book clubs, career panels, tutoring, and college visits, Hope Ignites Colorado creates a culture of college ambition and college preparation for students from underserved communities. Hope Ignites Colorado high school enrichment also includes service learning, character education, and life skills programming to promote positive youth development. Hope Ignites Colorado helps scholars transition to college and continues to be a resource for them throughout their college journey. Hope Ignites Colorado team strives to do all of this in a nurturing, respectful, and culturally fluent environment consistent with the values of Hope Ignites.

This part-time position is responsible for developing and implementing day-to-day marketing and communications activities across digital and print platforms. Working closely with the Program and Development teams, the Marketing Associate will create compelling content that tells the Hope Ignites Colorado story, highlights scholar and collegian achievements, promotes events and initiatives, and advances our mission.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and creative storyteller with experience in social media, digital marketing, graphic design, and website management who enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-focused nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Digital Content

• Develop and manage engaging content for Hope Ignites Colorado’s social media channels, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Create and publish a minimum of 3–5 posts per week, including graphics, photography, video, and stories that highlight programs, events, organizational news, and impact.
• Collaborate with Program and Development staff to identify stories, gather content, and develop a consistent social media calendar.
• Monitor social media channels and respond to comments, messages, and engagement in a timely and professional manner.
• Track social media performance and recommend opportunities to increase reach, engagement, and awareness.

Marketing & Creative Design

• Create compelling visual and written content, including graphic design, photography, and short-form video, to support organizational marketing and communications.
• Develop marketing materials and event collateral, including invitations, signage, sponsorship recognition, presentations, newsletters, and event programs.
• Ensure all materials reflect Hope Ignites Colorado’s brand identity, voice, mission, and key messaging.
• Support the development of donor communications, fundraising campaigns, and program-related materials in partnership with the Development and Program teams.
• Maintain organized digital marketing assets, photos, graphics, and templates.

Website Management

• Maintain and update the Hope Ignites Colorado website using WordPress.
• Develop and publish website content, including program updates, scholar and collegian stories, organizational news, events, and impact highlights.
• Ensure website content is current, accurate, engaging, and consistent with organizational messaging.
• Monitor website functionality and recommend improvements to content, accessibility, and user experience.

Communications & Storytelling

• Help implement the organization’s communications and marketing plan in alignment with strategic priorities and fundraising goals.
• Participate in monthly marketing and communications strategy meetings.
• Write and publish at least one scholar or collegian feature story each month for the website, newsletters, and donor communications.
• Develop and distribute monthly e-newsletters and targeted email campaigns using Constant Contact.
• Manage email marketing content, audience segmentation, scheduling, and performance tracking.
• Support internal communications to ensure consistent messaging across the organization.
• Create and maintain online volunteer opportunity postings and program calendars.

General Marketing Support

• Represent and support at major fundraising events.
• Collaborate with staff to promote organizational programs, events, fundraising initiatives, and community partnerships.
• Assist with special projects and other marketing and communications activities as needed.
• Stay current on nonprofit marketing trends, digital communications, and storytelling best practices.

Critical Criteria

• Undergraduate degree with 2–4 years of experience in marketing, communications, digital content, or a related field; nonprofit experience is a plus.
• A commitment to and understanding of Hope Ignites Colorado scholars and collegians.
• Must possess good decision-making skills and ability to manage time with little supervision
• Excellent personal interaction and communication skills to work with diverse populations
• Results and process oriented, able to manage multiple donor relationships, events and campaign timelines
• Ability to process sensitive and confidential documentation
• Able to work flexible hours when required, occasionally including weekends and evenings
• Must produce quality, error-free work, take initiative to complete projects as needed or assigned and meet deadlines.
• Experience with all Microsoft Office products including Office 365, WordPress, Canva, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, GoogleDrive, video editing software
• Possess a valid CO driver's license and a good driving record
• Certification in CPR and First Aid will also be required as a condition of continued employment.
• Professional work habits and dress

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is hybrid, 20-24 hours per week. If working more than 24 per week is anticipated, prior approval for additional hours is required by executive director. A minimum of 10-12 hours will be during general business hours, typically in office and will be posted in calendar for team members to view. In person meetings include attending one team meeting per month and one strategy meeting with Development team per month. Weekly Teams meetings with executive director will establish priorities/activities. A weekly update through online shared documentation is expected.

BENEFITS

· PTO hours will be allocated based on length of service and actual hours worked. Regular part-time employees will earn PTO based on actual hours worked.

· If scheduled to work on a holiday, regular part-time employees will not be paid for the holiday but will receive a pro-rated amount of paid time off based on the number of hours normally worked by the employee in a 40-hour workweek.

· Education Assistance Plan after one year of employment

· 401(k)/Roth Plan (3% match after one year of employment)

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Education

* Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

* Non-Profit: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aurora, CO 80014