Marketing and Events Assistant (Volunteer)

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Company Info

Women of Color on the Move is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to helping women succeed and soar in their many responsibilities to themselves, their families and their community. Women of Color on the Move seeks to empower women of color by offering the tools necessary to succeed as individuals and within their family units. Women of Color on the Move works to improve the health and lives of women, their families, and their children.

Position Title

Marketing and Events Assistant

Location

This position is based out of the Women of Color on the Move office located at 2251 Florin Road, Suite 30, Sacramento, CA 98522. Some work may be done remotely.

Hours

This is an unpaid volunteer position. Women of Color on the Move asks for a weekly commitment, however, as the position is dealing with social media, most work can be done remotely. Women of Color on the Move will work with the volunteer's schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Marketing and Events Assistant will work directly with the Chief Marketing Officer, Office Manager, and Social Media Assistant. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and Administration. The Marketing and Events Assistant will provide creative ideas to help achieve the organization’s goals and assist with the creation and management of organization events. He/She will have administrative duties in developing and implementing marketing strategies and will collaborate with organizational staff and board members in marketing and advertising to help develop, expand and maintain Women of Color on the Move’s community presence.

Specific responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the plan, design, promotion and production of organization events
• Provide feedback and periodic reports
• Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality
• Organize facilities and manage all event details (e.g., decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material, etc.)
• Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day
• Research market, identify event opportunities and generate interest in organization events
• Other duties as necessary and related

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
• Solid understanding of different marketing techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate or above knowledge of MS Office

• Familiarity with marketing computer software and online applications (e.g. CRM tools, online analytics,and Google Adwords)
• The ability to build and/or maintain productive business relationships
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently

• Passion for the marketing and/or hospitality industry
• High school diploma
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Well-organized with multi-tasking skills
• Able to handle stress and remain calm
• Problem-solving ability

Skills and Experience Preferred (but not required)

• Associate’s degree or current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Public Relations, Business or relevant field
• Prior event management and/or marketing experience
• Intermediate or above level skills with graphics and photo editing software (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, PaintShop Pro, DrawPlus, GIMP, etc.)

Salary

This an unpaid volunteer position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the volunteer is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The volunteer must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.