Parttime Creative Strategist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $24.80 - $26.06 Hourly
Location : Cumberland, MD
Job Type: Part-Time
Division: Chief Advancement & Community Relations Officer
Department: Public Relations
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Term (Number of Months Worked per Academic Year): 12 months
Pay Grade/Classification: 12
Hours/Work Schedule: ScheduleCollege Business Hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm. This is a part time position, working 25 hours per week. Schedule may vary depending on demand.
Working Conditions: This position will mostly be located in a typical indoor office setting, with occasional outdoor exposure for events, marketing campaigns, etc. Flexibility in scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends, and travel to other campuses, educational sites, off campus meetings, and training workshops and seminars may be required.
Physical Duties: Most of the job is sedentary. Occasional periods of lightwork may be required. Occasional lifting of no more than 15lbs for marketing displays, etc.Other physical requirements include:• Oral and written communication, the ability to receive, understand and communicate verbal and written instruction and communicate in the English language• Visual acuity appropriate for a normal clerical-type position• Hearing• Mental Acuity• Fingering• Grasping• Speaking• Talking• Repetitive Motion • Handling
Join our team of dedicated employees focused on student success and transformation!
ACM is a close knit, family-like work environment who care deeply for each other, just as we do our students. Some of the many benefits of working at ACM include ample paid time off, great retirement and insurance options, on site facilities, and opportunities to connect with the community, co-workers, and students.
Allegany College of Maryland's main campus is nestled on beautiful, scenic acres in the mountains of Allegany County - Cumberland, Maryland. A downtown center extends our reach into the heart of the community's business and tourism sector. Our small, attentive college atmosphere engages students of all ages and backgrounds in rich, challenging learning opportunities at all of our campuses. To learn more about the college visit our website here:
See more about Cumberland, MD here https://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/724/Features-of-Cumberland-Maryland
Please apply if this sounds like the place for you!
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Basic Statement of Responsibilities
Lead innovative ideas and conceptual development for marketing projects that drive the
ACM brand and produce enrollment growth. Responsible for collaborating with other
staff on creative concepts for a variety of integrated marketing channels to support the
Strategic Marketing Plan and College's mission and goals.
Essential Functions

1. Develops creative strategy for a variety of integrated marketing channels to support marketing and communications efforts, including, but not limited to, advertisements for digital, print, and radio; website and social media copy; print publications, e-newsletters, display windows, and special event publications.
2. Engages with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, parents and other constituents to comprehensively promote Allegany College of Maryland's programs, services, and partnerships through a variety of integrated marketing channels.

1. Creates compelling and persuasive copy for advertising campaigns to engage a variety of audiences (e.g., traditional and non-traditional students, parents, community members).

1. Assists with conceptual development and production for college displays.

1. Assists with scripting and storyboarding for audio and video projects.

1. Assists with copy and design for marketing materials including, but not limited to, view books, new student recruitment publications, donor booklet, Advancement specialty publications, prospective student emails, and parent emails.

1. Assists with shooting and producing videos and TV spots, taking photographs, and enhancing social media engagement.

1. Helps determine keywords/metatags for search engine optimization (SEO) and ideas on how to maximize internet rankings and engagement for enrollment among target populations.

1. Analyzes and measures the success of creative campaigns.

1. Assists with preparation of special events.

1. Stays up to date on marketing, advertising, and higher education trends to make recommendations for adjustments to strategies and practices.

Education, Experience, and Specialized Skills
Bachelor's degree required with preference in marketing, communications or advertising; 2+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, creative strategy or related field preferred. Excellent creativity, visual design, and oral and written communication skills. Detail and deadline oriented with effective planning skills and ability to manage projects from conception to publishing. Basic knowledge of and/or ability to learn multimedia technology applications (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Slides, Meta Business Suite and email software). Experience with photography, videography, graphic design and/or social media platforms preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Overall knowledge of the college, its programs, and its services. Knowledge of marketing platforms is fundamental, as is the ability to develop creative concepts for various audiences.
Allegany College of Maryland is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to its faculty, staff, and job applicants through non-discrimination in its employment practices including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotional opportunities, compensation, discipline, and termination. The college complies with all applicable equal opportunity requirements and county, state, and federal law regarding provision of equal employment opportunity.

• Worker's Compensation: An employee in any type of position at the college is covered by worker's compensation insurance when he or she is involved in a work-related accident. Worker's compensation insurance covers medical care, rehabilitation and lost wages for employees or death benefits for the employee's dependents, according to the specific terms of the insurance policy
• Tuition Waiver: (Employees contracted for a minimum of 750 hours for the current fiscal year and who has accumulated at least 750 hours via previous service are eligible for tuition waivers for credit courses offered by ACM.)
• Professional Development Opportunities: All employees are welcome to participate in College sponsored professional development activities.
• Sick and Safe Leave - Part-time employees who will regularly work 12 or more hours per week will earn paid sick and safe leave. Eligible part-time employees will earn 1 hour of sick and safe leave for every 30 hours that they work. Part-time employees may accrue up to 40 hours of sick and safe leave in a fiscal year, carryover a balance of 40 hours per year; sick and safe leave hours are limited to earning and accruing up to 64 hours per year.
• Holidays - Part-time employees may enjoy the 17 official college holidays, however they will not be compensated for these days.
• Bereavement Leave: Eligible part-time employees are provided paid leave of up to three normally scheduled work days for the death of an immediate family member.
• Military - part-time employees who are in the uniformed services can take accrued annual, or leave without pay, to serve in
  the uniformed services.
• Family and Medical Leave - FMLA entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a rolling 12-month period measured backward from the date an employee uses any FMLA leave for specified family and medical reasons.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees can obtain a medical reimbursement account and/or a dependent care assistance account effective the first of the month following the employee's date of hire. Employees do not need to enroll in the college's medical or dental plan to be eligible for flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental Retirement Accounts - All employees who normally work 20 hours or more per week can make tax-deferred supplemental retirement contributions to any of the supplemental retirement funds offered by the college.
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness - Allegany College of Maryland realizes you make benefit choices based on what is important to you and the needs of your
  changing lifestyle. That's why we make voluntary benefits available as a part of our benefit package to help you supplement your existing benefits plan. You can now customize your own benefits package to protect your family.
• Allegany County Federal Credit Union: Employees of ACM are eligible to join the Allegany County Teachers Federal Credit Union. The credit union can be reached at 301-729-8015.
• College Facility Usage - Allegany College of Maryland's facilities include, the Fitness Center, which includes treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, rowing
  machines, hand weights, big weights, nautilus equipment, gymnasium, and outside tracks, which include the mile track and the quarter mile track. Allegany College of Maryland's students and staff have full access to these facilities. The fitness centers hours of operation vary. Please visit the website for available hours each semester
• Campus Store - Employees receive 10% discount available on variety of products, clothing, and novelties. Hours of operation can be found on
  our website
• Learning Commons: The Learning Commons is home to the Library, Testing, and Tutoring services; providing a welcoming, supportive space for faculty and staff, students and community. Hours of operation can be found on our website.
• Campus Cafe: Allegany College of Maryland Dining Services are provided by Metz Culinary Management. Located in the College Center, our restaurant atmosphere with a special flare of home offers a variety of tastes for all guests. Quality, nutritious menus are available. Hours of operation can be found on our website.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Employees and their household members can access up to eight (8) free, confidential sessions at UPMC-Western Maryland or Bedford-Somerset DBHS to help with family, personal or professional problems: or they may visit the ACM onsite counselor
  with unlimited sessions.
• Nurse Managed Wellness Clinic (NMWC) - The NMWC supports health and wellness through education with the goal that all individuals become informed self-directed consumers of health care. We offer services provided by a team of healthcare professionals and managed by a Certified Nurse Practitioner. A list of services and hours of operation can be found at
• Wellbeing Services provided by Select Allied Health Programs - Dental Hygiene services for Adults and Children are provided by our Dental Hygiene Students in ACM's Dental Hygiene Clinic. All students are supervised by Dental Hygiene Faculty. Hours vary, check the website at Massage Therapy appointments are available and provided by our Massage Therapy Students in ACM's Massage Therapy Clinic. Hours vary. Call 301-784-5598 for an appointment or visit the website at