Design and Marketing Associate at Community Funds INC – New York City, New York

POSITION: Design and Marketing Associate

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Creative and Digital Media

LOCATION: New York, NY

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WEBSITE: www.thenytrust.org

START DATE: Spring 2026

ABOUT US

As New York's largest community foundation, The New York Community Trust (The Trust) fosters and engages in enduring and innovative philanthropy, making grants that bring together the local knowledge and expertise of its team, nonprofits, and partners to help donors fulfill their vision for the causes they love. From education and the arts to health care and the environment, The Trust seeks to improve every aspect of the cultural and civic life of New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.

The Trust is a regional philanthropic leader. In addition to a distinguished competitive grantmaking program, The Trust hosts donor-advised funds (DAFs) that make grants throughout the United States as well as funder collaboratives that work on the leading edge of philanthropy to improve the lives of New Yorkers. In 2025 it made close to 11,000 grants totaling close to $230 million and has made more than $2 billion in grants in the past decade.

Having celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2024, The Trust has long been a leader in the field, with innovations ranging from establishing the first donor-advised fund in the 1930s to making landmark grants, including some of the first to fight AIDS, build The High Line, support immigrant communities in the region, and respond quickly in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Design and Marketing Associate is an early-career role ideal for someone excited about nonprofit work, visual storytelling, and learning how a communications department runs. This position supports the Communications & Marketing team through a blend of hands-on design & creative production (approximately 60%) and administrative and operational support (approximately 40%).

You’ll report to the Assistant Director of Creative and Digital Media and work closely with the Senior Director of Marketing. As part of the Communications and Marketing team, you’ll gain exposure to many aspects of the field and have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across program, donor experience, and development departments.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys being both creative and detail-oriented, and who takes pride in helping projects move from idea to execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design & Creative Production (60%)

• Execute visual design for a range of projects for our NYC, Westchester, and Long Island offices alongside and under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Creative and Digital Media. Projects include print and digital advertising campaigns, newsletters, reports, or other marketing materials.
• Produce motion graphics and short videos using tools such as Canva, iMovie, or After Effects.
• Create still and animated graphics for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Make edits to documents in InDesign, PowerPoint, and other programs.
• Support the application of The Trust’s brand consistency and visual clarity across departments such as designing or polishing PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate with printers, manufacturers, and external vendors on projects such as print materials, branded swag, and display production.

Administrative & Operational Support (40%)

• Process and keep track of Communications & Marketing invoices and contracts.
• Provide support for managing advertising media buys, including tracking and charting deliverables.
• Reconcile expenses incurred on the department’s corporate credit card.
• Maintain and organize digital assets by archiving images and videos in ResourceSpace, including accurate naming and filing.
• Update the database with any quality leads from marketing conversions and online forms.
• Update addresses and manage returned mail in the organizational database.
• Assist with scheduling meetings.
• Monitor and update team to-dos using Click-Up.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed to support the smooth operation of the Communications & Marketing department.

The Trust supports skills-based hiring and will review several aspects of an application, including work experience (internships, volunteer work, project-based work, part/full-time employment, etc.), skill proficiencies, education (courses, certifications, college degrees, etc.), and involvement in professional and industry organizations.

• Two to three years of design training or experience (formal or informal), with a demonstrated understanding of design principles and the ability to create visuals aligned with The New York Community Trust’s brand.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and After Effects), Canva, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Sheets.

Competencies

• Genuine interest in The New York Community Trust’s mission and in issues affecting New York communities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working within established processes.
• Willingness to pitch in where needed and take pride in both creative and administrative contributions.
• Effective communication skills.

COMPENSATION

The annual starting salary range for this position is $70,000 - $82,000 established using market compensation and internal data for comparable roles. The Trust does not hire above the posted range. Placement within the range will reflect the candidate’s relevant skills and experience.

The position is on-site at our New York office, and we follow a hybrid work model, which involves spending four days in the office and one day remote, with additional remote weeks available during the year and flexible remote days. The Trust offers excellent benefits, including a pension plan, an 8% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, partially subsidized medical insurance coverage & tiered medical plan offerings, generous paid time off, fully paid family bonding leave, and other benefits.

The Trust is a qualifying nonprofit organization defined by the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ("PSLF") Program. As such, Trust employees may claim their employment time on their application.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply through The Trust's HRIS platform, Paylocity. Please upload your resume, cover letter and a sample of your design portfolio as a single a pdf. If submitting an online portfolio, clearly indicate the URL link in your resume.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or any employment practice on the basis of age; race; color; creed; religion; national origin; citizenship or immigration status; ethnicity; disability; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or gender expression; marital or partnership status; caregiver status; veteran or military status; unemployment status; credit history; arrest or conviction record consistent with applicable law; status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or New York City law.

The Trust provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants or employees with needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, in accordance with the NYC Human Rights Law.

We are committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DEIBA) and to identifying qualified candidates who reflect the communities we serve and who support The Trust’s mission, vision, and values.

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification process.