Content Writer and Designer - REMOTE

As the Content Writer and Designer, you will be a key leader in supporting LiftFund's goal to provide support and capital to hardworking, deserving entrepreneurs by directly supporting the strategic and daily objectives of LiftFund’s mission. To be a Lifter is to believe that regardless of background, financial access and resource doors should be open for everyone. We are a leading Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) that holds a AERIS Four-Star impact rating. We support entrepreneurs that work hard every day, to create a better life for themselves and their families, while providing jobs and services to the communities they serve. Lifters are working across 15 states to provide affordable, responsible business loans, create and sustain jobs, and stabilize local economies. Our work transforms lives and communities.
LiftFund is recognized locally and nationally for our innovation, advisory services, and ability to be at the forefront of redefining the financial services industry at the community level. If you are looking for an opportunity to impact the lives of others —we just might have the role for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Content Writer and Designer will assist in the development of communications strategy to work towards LiftFund’s vision of transforming lives through leveling the financial playing field for underestimated entrepreneurs. The Content Writer and Designer is responsible for creating and designing associated marketing content to support multiple department end-users and the organization’s opportunities for growth.

This role is remote unless near a LiftFund Facility; then it will be hybrid.

What We Look For
A person that is creative, enjoys design, and helping others…

Love writing - especially marketing copywriting and storytelling
Excited by design – you’re creative, always admiring graphics on social media and thinking about how they could’ve done it better
The planner of the group – you’re organized but flexible when challenges arise
Always learning – constantly looking for ways to grow and get smarter
Looking for a job that helps others – LiftFund is all about building opportunities for small business, their families, and communities. You’ll be a key part of our mission.

Qualifications You’ll Need

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related
3 years of direct experience with copywriting, design, and content creation
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
Ability to translate brand strategy into integrated creative and digital campaigns
Bilingual (Spanish and English), experience translating and proofing

What You’ll Do and the Experience Needed
Copywriting

Writing engaging content for flyers, ads, newsletters, articles, websites, presentations, and social media, able to switch style per medium/channel
Being an expert proofreader with attention to detail and command of grammar nuances
Writing for different audiences (clients, community partners, media, donors)
Punching up drafted language and proposing improvements to meet marketing goals
Conducting analysis using data management tools (such as PowerBI or a CRM system) to integrate into impact sheets/reports, presentations, and articles in a reader-friendly way
Storytelling, whether it be through blog, journalistic or academic writing
Experience in creating email campaigns through programs such as Mail Chimp, Hubspot, Act-On or similar

Graphic Creation

Creating promotional graphics for various digital channels, including social media, websites, email marketing and digital advertising (can be through tools like Canva or similar)
Utilizing branding guidelines to create and edit presentations (PowerPoint, Canva or other)

Managing Projects

Creating timelines, marketing plans or project schedules to ensure projects are properly planned, content is created on time and goals are met
Using project management tools and strategies to manage competing projects, priorities, and deadlines

Communications and Marketing:

Developing/coordinating program and event marketing campaigns, owning deadlines and results
Building, monitoring, and optimizing day-to day campaigns through multiple channels to meet goals and improve performance
Collaborating with key internal team members to understand business goals/opportunity areas to improve campaign success
Public Relations experience, including drafting press releases, completing media pitches, and maintaining a media contact list
Experience with digital marketing including Google Ads and SEO

Desired Skills

Proofreading
Graphic Design
Data Analysis
Tech troubleshooting
Corporate communication & professionalism

Software

Microsoft 365 (Teams, Planner, a plus)
Zoom, RingCentral, GoTo Webinar or other
Social Media Platforms and related management tools

It Would Be Great If You Had

Experience in corporate, non-profit and/or lending industry working environments
Journalistic interviewing skills
Experience creating and maintaining project budgets

What We Offer

A competitive salary, benefit package within 60 days of hire, a healthcare plan 100% paid by LiftFund, All Federal Holidays, employee discount program, and much more!
Check us out on Linkedin and at Liftfund.com. Apply here or at our website and PLEASE SUBMIT a cover letter, 3 graphic samples and 3 writing samples.

LiftFund provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.