Opportunities
EVENTS COORDINATOR
South Queens Women’s March (SQWM) seeks a part-time events coordinator to support SQWM’s public facing work and organizational capacity. The SQWM events coordinator is a position tailored to an individual with a passion for social justice and grassroots activism. The events coordinator will serve as a primary point of contact to our members, volunteers, partners and members of the public.
Key responsibilities would include the following:
Attend and provide logistical support at relevant SQWM events on-site including set-up and breakdown
Provide general office/operations support
Manage volunteers at SQWM events and interface with event participants
Manage event registration and post-event communication including thank you notes
Serve as a representative of SQWM in relevant stakeholder meetings
Ensure administrative support is handled in an accurate and timely manner (including receipts, record keeping, reporting, etc.)
Update SQWM website as deemed necessary, with photos, calendars and event information and draft weekly email blasts for event outreach
Ensure social media content is secured for each event including photographs, captions etc.
Assist with data input and tracking of inputs and outputs related to events
Attend external events (in person and virtual) relevant to SQWM events and programs
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated personal commitment to social justice and volunteer service
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including comfortability with public speaking
Ability to establish relationships and maintain positive rapport
Experience with project management and proactive, creative planning
Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
Basic problem solving skills and detail oriented mindset
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Knowledge of basic website design and maintenance
General multi-tasking skills, attention to detail and positive attitude
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Canva
Interest in event planning and management
Experience with graphic design is a plus
Driving is a plus
Work Location and Hours:
Coordinator would be paid $23 per hour and be expected to work 15 hours per week with an option for remote work 30% of the total hours dependent on events calendar. Hours are flexible and may require driving and work on weekends. Position is temporary and will begin in June 2024 and end in December 2024.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to southqueenswomensmarch@gmail.com by May 15, 2024.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
South Queens Women’s March (SQWM) seeks a part-time civic engagement coordinator to support SQWM’s outreach efforts and organizational capacity. The SQWM civic engagement coordinator is a position tailored to an individual with a passion for social justice and grassroots activism. The coordinator will support SQWM’s operating and programming efforts. Key responsibilities would include the following:
Create media and graphic content to promote upcoming events and SQWM programming
Staff SQWM events and programs and assisting with aspects of event planning, management, and logistics
Provide research support and assist planning for various program and outreach initiatives including but not limited to monitoring relevant local policy priorities
Source content to share, including, but not limited to, tagged brand photos, relevant memes and/or GIFs, on-brand reposts, etc.
Plan and research social media posts and trends, and be comfortable crafting stories and posting on social media in a timely manner
Assisting with data input and tracking
Represent South Queens Women’s March at various speaking engagements
Represent South Queens Women’s March in various coalition spaces
Preferred Academic or Experience Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated personal commitment to social justice and volunteer service
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have general knowledge of social media analyzation tools to boost engagement on various social media platforms
Experience with public speaking
Experience with project management and proactive, creative planning
Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Knowledge of basic website design and maintenance
Excellent editing and research skills
General multi-tasking skills, attention to detail and positive attitude
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Canva
Interest in event planning and management
Experience with graphic design is a plus
Work Location and Hours:
Organizer would be paid $23 per hour and be expected to work 15-20 hours per week. Hours are flexible and may require work on weekends. Position is temporary and will begin in June 2024 and end in December 2024.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter indicating why you are interested in this position by emailing southqueenswomensmarch@gmail.com. In the subject of the email, please write: “SQWM Part Time Civic Engagement Coordinator Application.”
Please note that submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to southqueenswomensmarch@gmail.com by May 15, 2024.