Creative Content Associate

OUR MISSION

BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy

OUR VISION

BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity.

To learn more about BRICK, please visit https://www.bricknetworks.org/

Overview

Role: The Creative Content Associate (CCA) will bring BRICK’s story to life through compelling visuals, multimedia, and written content. This role is ideal for a creative professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment, has a keen eye for design, and can produce engaging content across platforms to reach students, families, donors, and the broader community.

The Associate will collaborate with the Communications, Development, Enrollment, and Program teams to ensure all content reflects BRICK’s brand voice—joyful, warm, supportive, and visionary—while staying rooted in our mission to advance racial and economic equity.

The CCA will report to the Chief Advancement Officer.

Success Metrics for the role are below:
~Bring BRICK’s story to life through creative, mission-aligned visuals, videos, and writing that uplift student and family voices—producing at least 10–12 high-impact pieces of content monthly across campaigns and platforms.
~Strengthen BRICK’s digital presence by maintaining an engaging, consistent posting rhythm that increases social media engagement by 25% and follower growth by 15% annually.
~Collaborate and deliver results by partnering with Communications, Recruitment/Enrollment, and Development teams to design campaigns that contribute to student recruitment, event attendance, and donor engagement goals.
~Continuously refine and innovate by reviewing analytics quarterly to improve content performance and achieve year-over-year increases in engagement, reach, and conversion metrics.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Content Creation & Design
● Produce multimedia content, including graphics, videos, photography, and short-form reels for social media, newsletters, and campaigns.
● Craft clear and engaging copy for web, email, and print collateral.
● Support the development of event branding, presentations, and digital storytelling tools.

Digital Media & Storytelling
● Maintain a consistent posting schedule across social channels, ensuring alignment with BRICK’s brand voice and values.
● Assist in managing BRICK’s websites and ensure content is timely, accurate, and visually engaging.
● Capture and edit video/photo content at events, in schools, and across the community and regions.

Campaigns & Strategy
● Support communications campaigns for student recruitment, fundraising, and community events.
● Collaborate with the team to brainstorm creative concepts that elevate BRICK’s anniversary milestones, impact stories, and donor engagement.
● Ensure content highlights family and student voices, reinforcing our promise of community-rooted transformation.

Analytics & Continuous Improvement
● Track performance of digital content using analytics tools, reporting on reach and engagement.
● Apply insights to refine content strategy and execution continuously.

Qualifications
● 1–3 years of experience in content creation, marketing, or communications (nonprofit experience preferred).
● Proficiency in design and editing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
● Experience with video editing and photography strongly preferred.
● Strong writing skills with the ability to tailor tone to different audiences.
● Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn) and digital trends.
● Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate across teams.
● Passion for education equity, racial justice, and community empowerment.

Core Competencies
● Creative & Bold: Brings fresh ideas and innovative approaches to storytelling.
● Community-Rooted: Honors the voices of students and families in content creation.
● Collaborative: Works well across teams and values shared success.
● Detail-Oriented: Balances creativity with precision and accuracy.
● Mission-Driven: Embodies BRICK’s values of Identity, Commitment, Curiosity, Achievement, Respect, and Empathy.

Salary, Goals and Employment Period
● Salary Range: Based Upon Experience / Performance Contract
● Employment Period: Twelve Months

BRICK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. BRICK promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.