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Volunteer Job Posting: ERA Volunteer Event Organizer

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ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN INC

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Organization: Austin NOW
Position Title: ERA Volunteer Event Organizer
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid/Remote opportunities available)
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
Reports To: Committee Lead, Constitutional Equality

Austin NOW is a powerful grassroots organization dedicated to advancing gender equality and reproductive justice. We are seeking a passionate, organized, and proactive ERA Volunteer Event Organizer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in organizing events, rallies, workshops, and fundraisers that support the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) campaign and other initiatives that promote constitutional protections for women.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Event Planning and Coordination:
    • Organize events (in-person and virtual) focused on ERA advocacy, including rallies, educational workshops, and fundraisers.
    • Work with the ERA committee to define event goals, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
    • Coordinate logistics such as venue bookings, permits, catering, transportation, and equipment.
  • Collaboration and Outreach:
    • Partner with local organizations, activists, and community leaders to amplify ERA-focused initiatives.
    • Engage with volunteers, supporters, and activists to encourage participation and build a network of advocates.
    • Manage event promotion across social media platforms, email campaigns, and through Austin NOW’s network.
  • Fundraising and Community Engagement:
    • Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns to support ERA advocacy and Austin NOW’s mission.
    • Seek sponsorships and donations from local businesses and organizations to support events.
  • On-the-Day Event Management:
    • Oversee event setup and breakdown, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
    • Manage volunteers and attendees to ensure the event meets its objectives.
  • Post-Event Reporting:
    • Collect feedback from participants and volunteers to improve future events.
    • Assist with event follow-up, thank-you notes, and post-event reports to track impact and success.

Qualifications:

  • Experience:
    • Previous experience planning and organizing events, especially for non-profits, advocacy groups, or political campaigns is preferred.
    • Strong knowledge of gender equality issues and the Equal Rights Amendment is a plus.
  • Skills:
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
    • Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
    • Proficiency with social media platforms, email campaigns, and basic event-planning tools.
  • Qualities:
    • Passion for gender equality and constitutional rights.
    • Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive in problem-solving.
    • Ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Why Volunteer with Austin NOW?

  • Make a Difference: Be a part of a dynamic, action-oriented organization working to secure constitutional equality for all women.
  • Develop Skills: Gain valuable experience in event planning, fundraising, and community organizing.
  • Build Community: Connect with like-minded advocates, activists, and organizations committed to gender justice.
  • Flexible Schedule: Contribute to meaningful work while maintaining a flexible volunteer schedule.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make an impact and help us move closer to securing the Equal Rights Amendment, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send a brief cover letter and resume to nowaustintx@gmail.com with the subject line "ERA Volunteer Event Organizer Application."

Austin NOW is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, including people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities, to apply.

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About NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN INC

Location:

10301 RANCH ROAD 2222 APT 528, AUSTIN, TX 78730, US

Mission Statement

Austin NOW is committed to advocating for women’s rights and issues including reproductive justice, voting rights, immigrant rights, ending violence against women, & ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. Our organization hosts monthly meetings and collaborates with other organizations and NOW chapters across Texas and the United States. Austin NOW attends events like the Austin Women’s March, as well as rallies and protests throughout the year.

Description

As the grassroots arm of the women’s movement, the National Organization for Women is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Education & Literacy
Women
Advocacy & Human Rights, Education & Literacy, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Austin, TX 78730

(30.37325,-97.83952)
 

SKILLS

  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Advocacy
  • Fundraising
  • Grant Writing / Research
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • 5-10 hr/ week

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