We're Hiring: Digital Marketing Associate (Part-Time)

Organization: Lowcountry Local First
Title: Digital Marketing Associate
Location: Charleston, SC [hybrid]
Term: Part-time / Non-exempt (10–15 hours per week)
Application Deadline: Rolling basis, open until filled
Reports to: Director of Creative & Marketing
Pay Range: $20–$25 per hour

Lowcountry Local First advances economic prosperity and local ownership through inclusive and innovative initiatives that build our community’s wealth and wellbeing. We are an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization made up of more than 800 local businesses and community leaders working to transform and model a sustainable local economy. Direct your passion and exceptional skills to support a community of innovative, local, independent businesses and entrepreneurs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Digital Marketing Associate is a creative, detail-oriented storyteller who helps bring Lowcountry Local First’s work to life online. This part-time role supports content across all LLF program areas, including the Localist Card, Invest Local and the Lowcountry Kiva Hub, membership and advocacy. The Associate will create and schedule social media content, produce monthly e-newsletters, support blog content, and occasionally visit member businesses to capture the stories that make our local economy thrive. This is a great fit for a strong writer who loves Canva, knows their way around Mailchimp, and cares about Charleston’s locally owned business community.

Content Areas:

• Social media: Create and schedule content supporting all LLF program areas
• E-newsletter Support: Develop regular e-newsletters promoting the Localist Card, Lowcountry Kiva Hub and support other existing e-newsletter needs
• Blog content: Support business member spotlights, program updates and success stories for the LLF website

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Digital Marketing Associate will perform a wide range of duties including:

• Create and schedule social media content across LLF’s program areas.
• Write, edit and format marketing copy that reflects LLF’s brand voice.
• Develop the monthly Localist Card e-newsletter.
• Develop the Invest Local / Lowcountry Kiva Hub e-newsletter approximately once per month.
• Support blog content development, including business features, program updates and success stories.
• Create and adapt graphics using Canva.
• Visit member businesses as needed to capture content and develop business spotlights.
• Coordinate with LLF staff to gather program updates, content needs and deadlines.
• Assist with other digital marketing projects as needed.

Platforms

The Digital Marketing Associate will work regularly in Pollen Social, Mailchimp, Instagram, Canva, Google Workspace and Novi AMS. Experience with Mailchimp, Instagram, Canva and Google Workspace is preferred; we’ll provide training on Pollen Social and Novi.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience creating content for social media.
• Proficiency with Canva and Mailchimp.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a small team.
• Ability to adapt content for different programs, audiences and platforms.
• Familiarity with Charleston’s locally owned business community is a plus.
• Photography or short-form video experience is a plus.

Working Conditions

The Digital Marketing Associate works a flexible part-time schedule of 10–15 hours per week, with work performed in our office at Local Works and remotely. The role includes occasional visits to member businesses throughout the Charleston region for content creation, and may occasionally include events outside standard business hours. Reliable transportation is required.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Full time access to Local Works Coworking Space
• Pro-rated PTO: 1 week of paid time off in year one, with increases based on tenure.
• Pro-rated PTO: 1⁄2 time pay for 15 holidays, including Dec. 24th through Jan 1st, and your birthday.

To Apply

Please email cover letter, resume and 2–3 writing or social media samples in PDF format to jordan@lowcountrylocalfirst.org with “Digital Marketing” as subject heading. No phone calls, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ongoing organizational improvements to create an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed at a computer, with occasional work outdoors and on location at member businesses. The employee may be required to stand or walk for extended periods during business visits and events, and to occasionally lift or carry camera equipment or materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.