Marketing and Communications Assistant

Fairmount Homes, Inc is seeking a full-time, on-site Marketing & Communications Assistant in Ephrata, PA to support communications, digital content, design, and marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design brochures, newsletters, invitations, flyers, advertisements, signage, and digital marketing materials
• Maintain Fairmount brand standards and visual identity across all communications
• Coordinate print production and collaborate with outside vendors
• Write and edit stories, articles, announcements, website content, social media posts, and promotional materials
• Support production of Perspective (quarterly newsletter) and In Touch (biweekly team member newsletter)
• Develop resident, team member, volunteer, donor, and community stories
• Assist with donor relations and fundraising communications
• Proofread materials for accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment
• Update and maintain website content
• Create, schedule, and publish social media content
• Maintain marketing and communications content calendars
• Support email marketing initiatives and campaigns
• Track and report basic marketing performance metrics
• Capture photos of residents, team members, volunteers, events, and campus life
• Organize and maintain photo and digital asset libraries
• Assist with video projects and multimedia storytelling initiatives
• Recruit, orient, and communicate with volunteers
• Maintain volunteer records and databases
• Coordinate volunteer appreciation events and health drive volunteers
• Assist with special events, community outreach activities, open houses, and promotional events
• Track marketing projects and timelines
• Maintain editorial and production calendars
• Coordinate communications with vendors, printers, media contacts, and community partners
• Organize marketing files, records, and archives
• Support departmental projects and initiatives as assigned

Requirements

• At least 3 years of administrative experience or a related degree
• Outstanding written communication, grammar, and proofreading skills
• Strong graphic design abilities and experience with design software
• Comfort working with websites, social media platforms, and digital content
• Creativity, initiative, and attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoyment of building relationships
• Professionalism, emotional intelligence, and excellent customer service
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365
• Support Fairmount's mission and values
• Understanding of Mennonite culture (helpful but not required)

Technologies

• Microsoft Office 365

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Discounts at the Fairmount Café
• Annual Christmas Bonus
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative and Creative Work Environment

Mission & Values

• Values: Dignity, Compassion, Trust, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, Community
• Seeking someone who supports serving others and communicates with authenticity, excellence, and heart