Reports to:

Development Director

Position Type:

Part Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

Approximately three days per week (15–20 hours), daytime hours

Location:

On‑site at Creative Living; local travel within Columbus

Direct Reports:

None

Primary Responsibilities & Duties




Digital Outreach, Social Media & SEO

• Manage and regularly update Creative Living's social media platforms, ensuring content is engaging, mission-aligned, and reflective of resident life, campus connections, events, and partnerships.
• Create, schedule, and publish short-form content (photos, reels, captions, basic graphics) that increases visibility, reach, and engagement.
• Support basic SEO efforts by optimizing website content, blog posts, and event pages to improve search visibility and awareness.
• Monitor engagement metrics and trends, providing basic insights to inform outreach priorities and content planning.

Volunteer Engagement, Campus & Community Connections

• Support volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts across multiple groups, including college students, student organizations, corporate volunteer teams, and individual community members.
• Serve as a welcoming and responsive point of contact for prospective volunteers, helping coordinate group and individual opportunities in collaboration with the Development Director and management team.
• Assist with organizing, scheduling, and communicating volunteer activities to ensure positive, inclusive, and well-coordinated experiences for both residents and volunteers.
• Support relationship-building with corporate and community volunteer partners to encourage repeat engagement and ongoing involvement.

Community Outreach & In-Kind Partnerships

• Identify and cultivate relationships with local businesses, corporate partners, and community organizations to secure in-kind donations for fundraising events.
• Conduct outreach throughout the Columbus metro area, including in-person visits, follow-up communications, and relationship maintenance.
• Represent Creative Living professionally and enthusiastically when engaging business owners, sponsors, and community partners.
• Coordinate in-kind donation logistics in collaboration with the Development Director and event teams.

Fundraising & Event Engagement Support

• Provide on-the-ground and logistical support for all Creative Living fundraising and community events.
• Assist with outreach-related components of campaigns, including social media promotion, volunteer coordination, and community engagement.
• Support newsletter content, graphic campaigns, and promotional efforts by contributing ideas, content, and execution support, under the direction of the Development Director.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a warm, engaging, and professional presence.
• Comfort representing an organization in public, both in-person and online.
• Creativity and confidence in social media content creation and digital storytelling.
• Basic understanding of SEO, digital engagement, and analytics (or strong willingness to learn).
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple outreach efforts simultaneously.
• Self-directed, reliable, and comfortable working independently with appropriate guidance.
• Ability to build authentic relationships with volunteers, donors, and community partners.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and comfort using tools such as ChatGPT, Asana, and CRM systems.

• Currently enrolled college student or recent graduate preferred.
• Coursework or experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, public relations, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience with social media management, outreach, or community engagement preferred.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the Columbus metro area required.

• Part-time, non-exempt position averaging approximately 15–20 hours per week.
• Primarily in-person role with flexibility in daily scheduling.
• Requires regular travel within the Columbus metro area; mileage reimbursed in accordance with Creative Living policy.
• Attendance at all major fundraising and community events is required.
• Standard office and community-based work environment.

• Hourly rate: $18–$22 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• This is a part-time, non-exempt position classified as part of the Creative Living management team.
• Employer-sponsored health insurance is not provided for this position
• Eligible for prorated Paid Time Off in accordance with the Creative Living Employee Handbook for part-time management team members.

This job description was not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, protected veteran status, disability, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.