Social Media & Content Assistant (Temporary)

Role type: Temporary part-time, maternity leave coverage (potential for full-time hire in 2026)
Location: In-person role based in Chicago, IL
Compensation: Hourly rate, employee discount, and potential pathway to full-time with benefits.

About Local Eclectic
Founded in 2013, Local Eclectic is an international online jewelry company based in Chicago. We showcase jewelry from emerging and independent designers worldwide, along with our in-house brands that we design and manufacture ourselves. As a social-first brand, we’ve built a loyal and engaged community by sharing exceptional, unique, and often one-of-a-kind pieces. We believe every piece of jewelry is a work of art, a symbol of personal expression, and a connection to something greater. Our mission is to inspire creativity and empower women, and this passion runs through everything we do.

The Role
We’re looking for an organized, creative, and enthusiastic Social Media & Content Assistant to join our team for a temporary maternity leave coverage role, with potential to transition into a full-time position in 2026. This role is perfect for someone passionate about social media, community building, and brand partnerships who’s eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, creative environment.

You’ll work closely with our Brand Marketing Manager to support our social media strategy, manage influencer and creator partnerships, engage with our community, and contribute to brand-building campaigns. This position is based in our downtown Chicago office, at 212 E Ontario St, with some weekly opportunity for remote work.

Responsibilities

Social Media & Community

• Own day-to-day posting on Instagram, TikTok and other social channels following brand guidelines.
• Own content creation for social media, including photography, video, and copywriting.
• Source, curate, and create UGC for social channels.
• Monitor and respond to comments and DMs across platforms in a timely, on-brand manner.

Creator Management

• Assist with recruiting and managing creator partners and influencer relationships.
• Coordinate outreach and communication with creators.
• Track deliverables, deadlines, and performance metrics for partnerships.
• Work with fulfilment to send PR and other creator gifts that fall outside of the Shopify Collabs platform
• Support the planning and execution of creator-focused events

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in social media, influencer marketing, or brand marketing (internships, part-time roles, or creating content for your own social channels count as experience).
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
• Creative thinker with a passion for content creation and storytelling.
• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and other social media best practices.
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Adobe suite, Canva, and basic photo/video editing a plus
• This position is a maternity leave coverage role, running from October 15th through February 20th, with the possibility of transitioning into a full-time role thereafter.
• On average, the candidate will work 25–30 hours per week , with hours phasing in gradually during onboarding and increasing up to 40 hours per week during peak periods (such as holiday coverage).
• Holiday Availability Requirement. Candidate must be available to work in a hybrid capacity during the week of Thanksgiving (Monday 11/23/2025 through the following Monday 11/30/2025). This includes Thanksgiving Day and the weekend following. Expected hours: 4 hours per day, with 8-hour shifts required on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Local Eclectic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.