Senior Associate of Creative Impact
Knowledge & Skills
Experience working within brand guidelines and multi-stakeholder environments
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Commitment to equity, culturally responsive storytelling, and Cities United’s mission
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Key Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Creative Execution & Asset Development
Design and produce creative assets across formats, including digital, print, presentations, social media, reports, toolkits, and event materials.
Execute creative deliverables for campaigns, convenings, trainings, and network initiatives in alignment with established narrative direction and brand standards.
Support the development of visual storytelling products that translate impact data, jurisdictional insights, and narrative strategy into accessible, compelling formats.
Support video, photography, and multimedia production as needed, including editing, asset preparation, and coordination with vendors and consultants.
Digital Platforms & Content Support
Support the day-to-day execution and maintenance of Cities United’s digital platforms, including the website, social media channels, and narrative field briefings.
Assist in implementing editorial calendars, content updates, and distribution plans developed by department leadership.
Ensure digital content is accurate, timely, and aligned with Cities United’s brand, narrative priorities, and strategic goals.
Brand Stewardship & Visual Consistency
Apply Cities United’s brand and style guidelines consistently across all creative and digital outputs.
Support department leadership with the ongoing implementation and refinement of brand standards.
Assist in developing and maintaining templates, style guides, and visual systems to improve consistency and efficiency across the organization.
Support internal training and guidance related to branding and visual storytelling practices, as appropriate.
Benefits & Support
Cities United is a project of Tides Center and joining the Cities United team includes a competitive salary along with a generous benefit package including but not limited to:
Qualifications
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Go
- Experience with distributed systems and microservices
- Solid understanding of database design and optimization
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerization
- Background in machine learning or data engineering
- Open source contributions
- Experience leading technical projects
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation
Base salary + equity + bonuses
Remote-First Culture
Work from anywhere
Health & Wellness
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Learning & Development
$2,000 annual learning budget
Flexible PTO
Unlimited vacation policy
Equipment Setup
BaLatest MacBook + $1,000 setup budget
Life at
Cities United
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Equal Opportunity
Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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Join the Movement
Cities United relies on a network of advocates, community leaders, and young voices. Be a part of the change.
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