Communications and Events Coordinator (temporary position)
Description:
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent college graduate or graduate student interested in event planning, marketing and social media management for a non-profit organization. The candidate will assist both the Development and Education Departments with administrative tasks, planning events, managing social media platforms, organizing and creating press releases, in addition to sending out monthly newsletters, researching Old North in the News, and maintaining digital photo files and website updates.The Events role within this position will support the planning and implementation of the Old North Foundation’s Fall fundraising events to include planning and execution of a speakers forum and an exciting fashion show featuring 18th century clothing. The intern will focus on event marketing and communications, mailings, data entry, meeting and small event coordination, and other tasks as assigned. Communications responsibilities will include primary and secondary source research, interpretation, web content editing, interaction/interviews with Old North educator staff and visitors. The intern will be responsible for Old North’s ongoing social media program.
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent college graduate or graduate student interested in event planning, marketing and social media management for a non-profit organization. The candidate will assist both the Development and Education Departments with administrative tasks, planning events, managing social media platforms, organizing and creating press releases, in addition to sending out monthly newsletters, researching Old North in the News, and maintaining digital photo files and website updates.The Events role within this position will support the planning and implementation of the Old North Foundation’s Fall fundraising events to include planning and execution of a speakers forum and an exciting fashion show featuring 18th century clothing. The intern will focus on event marketing and communications, mailings, data entry, meeting and small event coordination, and other tasks as assigned. Communications responsibilities will include primary and secondary source research, interpretation, web content editing, interaction/interviews with Old North educator staff and visitors. The intern will be responsible for Old North’s ongoing social media program.
- Experience in a combination of social media, event planning, with demonstrated success building audience and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Ability to draft tight, compelling copy for use on multiple social media platforms.
- A deep understanding of the evolving social media landscape, including knowledge of the best practices for multiple social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Capacity to identify trends in social media with an eye toward new audience-building and engagement opportunities.
- Familiarity with html and website management
Experience in event planning, list management, donor record keeping through data base management (Donor Perfect), and ability to multi-task and remain calm under the pressure of meeting deadlines.
Qualifications:
Applicant must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, experience with Internet research, data entry, basic office tasks, and excellent communications skills, in addition to being able to work independently. Experience volunteering or working in non-profit office administration considered a plus.
Timeframe: Estimated 10-12 week commitment from September through mid-December. Approximately 20-24 hours per week at hourly rate.
Applicant must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, experience with Internet research, data entry, basic office tasks, and excellent communications skills, in addition to being able to work independently. Experience volunteering or working in non-profit office administration considered a plus.
Timeframe: Estimated 10-12 week commitment from September through mid-December. Approximately 20-24 hours per week at hourly rate.
How To Apply:
To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to development@oldnorth.com.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE INCLUDE THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR E-MAIL. No phone calls please.
To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to development@oldnorth.com.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE INCLUDE THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR E-MAIL. No phone calls please.
Apply by:
August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015
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