Marketing and Administrative Assistant with Content-Creation Experience

ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS: We are seeking a dependable, creative, and organized Marketing and Administrative Assistant to help promote our Parent and Caregiver Academy and generate enrollment inquiries. WE supports parents, caregivers, young adults with autism, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Parent and Caregiver Academy provides practical education, advocacy guidance, transition-planning support, and family resources. This is a part-time freelance position beginning with a 30-day paid trial. The right candidate may receive ongoing work and increased responsibilities. Primary Responsibilities Marketing and Content Creation * Help develop and implement a practical Academy launch plan * Create branded social media graphics using Canva * Edit short-form videos using CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar software * Write captions, educational posts, promotional copy, and calls to action * Repurpose curriculum topics into social media content * Prepare weekly and monthly content calendars * Schedule approved posts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts * Help promote Academy enrollment, consultations, events, and family resources * Monitor engagement and prepare simple performance reports * Research relevant hashtags, content topics, parent concerns, and community conversations Administrative and Lead-Follow-Up Support * Organize inquiries from parents, caregivers, referral sources, and community partners * Maintain an inquiry and follow-up tracker * Prepare draft email responses for founder approval * Schedule consultations, meetings, and follow-up reminders * Organize marketing materials and digital files * Maintain task lists and weekly progress reports * Assist with outreach to schools, support coordinators, parent organizations, and community partners * Help manage routine administrative assignments connected to the Academy launch Required Qualifications * Demonstrated social media content-creation experience * Strong Canva graphic-design skills * Short-form video-editing experience * Excellent written English * Experience writing captions and promotional content * Strong organization and follow-through * Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately * Ability to follow brand guidelines and protect confidential information * Comfortable working with a mission-driven founder Preferred Experience Experience with one or more of the following is strongly preferred: * Autism or IDD organizations * Parent or caregiver services * Education or online-course businesses * Health and wellness organizations * Coaching or membership programs * Nonprofit or community-based organizations * Disability advocacy or special education Initial Schedule and Compensation * 10–15 hours per week * $10–$20 per hour, depending on experience * 30-day paid trial * Opportunity for continued long-term work * Must be available to begin promptly To Apply Please provide: 1. A short explanation of your experience with mission-driven, education, parenting, disability, or wellness brands. 2. Links to three social media graphics or campaigns you personally created. 3. Links to two short-form videos you personally edited. 4. An explanation of your specific role in each example. 5. Your hourly rate, weekly availability, and earliest start date. 6. The tools you use for design, video editing, scheduling, and project management. 7. A brief explanation of how you would introduce a new Parent and Caregiver Academy on social media. Please begin your proposal with “Empowering Caregivers” so we know you carefully reviewed the complete announcement. Generic proposals without relevant portfolio examples will not be considered.