Marketing Assistant

We are a Chicago-based candle company but we’re more than candles.

Our brand is centered around creativity, self-care, and community. From luxurious handcrafted candles to memorable candle-making classes, we focus on creating experiences that bring people together.

We’re looking for a Marketing Assistant who can help bring our campaigns to life. This role will support social media, email marketing, and light website updates while collaborating directly with the owner to create engaging content.

This role focuses on executing marketing campaigns and content that we plan together, rather than developing full marketing strategy independently.

Key Responsibilities
Social Media Marketing
Assist with planning, scheduling, and publishing content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Google My Business
Create on-brand graphics and visuals using Canva
Format and upload posts, reels, and stories
Write or assist with captions aligned with the brand voice
Research trends and hashtags to keep content fresh and relevant
Track engagement metrics and identify what content performs best



Email Marketing (Klaviyo)
Build and schedule email campaigns in Klaviyo
Assist with formatting and loading campaign content
Help maintain and organize subscriber segments
Support promotional campaigns, product launches, and event promotions
Review campaign performance and help identify opportunities for improvement


Website & Marketing Support
Upload products or content updates to Shopify
Assist with updating landing pages or promotional sections
Coordinate marketing tasks using ClickUp
Help organize marketing assets, graphics, and campaign materials

Skills & Qualifications
Experience with social media marketing
Familiarity with Klaviyo email marketing
Comfortable creating graphics using Canva
Experience working with Shopify
Strong organization and communication skills
Ability to follow direction and meet deadlines
Clickup understanding
Creative mindset with the ability to contribute ideas

Nice to Have
Basic understanding of SEO
Experience with community engagement or lifestyle brands
Interest in fragrance, wellness, or creative experiences

What This Role Looks Like
Flexible hours with clear deadlines
Collaborative working style with direct communication

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping small brands grow and being part of the creative process.

Expected Time Commitment
Approximately 5–10 hours per week to start, with the potential to grow as the role develops.

Application Instructions
To apply, please include the following:
Your favorite color
A link to one graphic you created in Canva
Write a short Instagram caption promoting a candle-making class in Chicago

Applications missing these items will not be considered.
In your application subject line, please include the phrase:

Marketing Assistant Application