Organization
Washington Autism Alliance

Volunteer Events Committee Member - Marketing & Communications Lead

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Kirkland, WA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Kirkland, WA 98033

About this Opportunity

Position Summary:

The Marketing & Communications Lead plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of 4 annual events by driving attendance, increasing visibility, and effectively communicating WAA’s value. All members can rotate responsibilities on different events.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Marketing Strategy Development:
    • Develop a marketing and communications plan to promote events.
    • Collaborate with the committee to ensure marketing aligns with the event’s goals.
  • Content Creation:
    • Create engaging and visually appealing promotional materials, including flyers, social media posts, email campaigns, and press releases.
    • Write compelling copy for marketing materials, event descriptions, and invitations.
    • Oversee the design and production of branded event assets (banners, signage, etc.).
  • Social Media Management:
    • Manage social media accounts and develop a content calendar to ensure consistent posting.
    • Engage with followers and respond to inquiries on social platforms.
    • Monitor analytics to optimize campaign performance and outreach.
  • Email Marketing & Communications:
    • Develop and manage email campaigns to promote the event and share updates.
    • Coordinate messaging for registration confirmations, reminders, and post-event follow-ups.
  • Website & Event Page Management:
    • Maintain an event landing page with up-to-date information.
    • Ensure smooth integration of registration systems with promotional materials.
    • Monitor and optimize web traffic and user engagement.
  • On-Site Marketing Support:
    • Oversee branding and promotional material placement at the event.
    • Coordinate live social media coverage, such as posts, stories, or live streams.
    • Capture photos, videos, and attendee testimonials for post-event promotion.
  • If interested in applying or learning more please check us out at: https://washingtonautismalliance.org/volunteer-application/?volunteer_position=Development%20Committee%20Member

    Qualifications:

    • Experience or strong interest in marketing, communications, or public relations is preferred.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Proficiency in social media platforms, email marketing tools, and basic graphic design software.
    • Creative mindset with attention to detail and brand consistency.
    • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • Passion for the mission and goals of the event.

    Time Commitment:

    • Flexible hours, with an increased timetable leading up to events.
    • Attendance at committee meetings and availability for 2 of the 4 full event days, including setup and teardown.

    If interested in applying or learning more please check us out at: https://washingtonautismalliance.org/volunteer-application/?volunteer_position=Development%20Committee%20Member