Job Description
*Event and Marketing Coordinator Job Description (Part-Time)**
**About Us**
Founded in 2001 by a collective of educators, our organization is dedicated to empowering youth voices. Over the past two decades, we have become a respected leader in youth development and out-of-school time learning. We facilitate culturally relevant programming for approximately 1,000 K-12 students through various after-school programs, internships, and summer camps. Our programs emphasize social and emotional learning, creative expression, critical thinking, leadership development, and social justice.
**Position Overview**
As an Event and Marketing Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in planning, organizing, and promoting events that raise awareness, foster community engagement, and support fundraising efforts. You will also coordinate marketing campaigns, create content, and manage social media accounts to enhance our brand presence and engage a broader audience.
**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**
**Event Planning & Coordination**
- Plan and execute all aspects of fundraising, cultivation, volunteer, and community engagement events, including logistics, budget, vendor coordination, and day-of-event management.
- Coordinate event logistics, including venue selection, catering, decorations, audiovisual needs, staff involvement, and event setup.
- Develop event timelines, manage budgets, and track expenses to ensure cost-effective planning.
- Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare reports on event outcomes and attendee feedback.
- Work with the development team to incorporate donor stewardship strategies into event planning, such as donor recognition at events.
**Marketing & Communications**
- Create and implement marketing strategies to promote events, including social media posts, email marketing, website updates, and print materials.
- Develop compelling and engaging content for social media posts, newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials to highlight program impact stories or updates, increase event attendance, and brand visibility.
- Produce graphics and other promotional assets for events and campaigns.
- Monitor and engage with social media audiences, responding to inquiries and messages to foster community engagement.
- Coordinate with community partners, vendors, and sponsors to build relationships that support marketing efforts.
**Additional duties to be determined by the Donor Relations Senior Manager.**
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Passionate about youth development and committed to making a positive impact.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Proficiency in social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp).
- Basic graphic design skills with experience in Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar tools (preferred).
- Proficiency in CRM (e.g., Salesforce) or event management software (e.g., Eventbrite, Salesforce) is a plus.
- Ability to think outside the box to create engaging events and marketing campaigns.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with volunteers, donors, and community partners.
- Ability to manage complex details and ensure all components of events and marketing efforts align.
- Works well in a collaborative environment and contributes positively to organizational culture.
**Education & Experience**
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in event planning, marketing, or a similar role, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field (preferred but not required).
**Working Conditions/Physical Demands**
- Normal office conditions
- Partial remote work schedule
- Offsite meetings
- Required to work some nights for events
- Must be able to lift up to 25lb
**Compensation**
- $35,000 to $40,000 Annual Salary, depending on experience
- Professional Development Stipend
- Paid Holidays and generous paid time off policy
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary: $ 35,000.00 40,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
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