What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing and Communications Volunteer position at New Alternatives for Children?
New Alternatives for Children, Inc (NAC) is an innovative health and social service agency located in Chelsea, which provides services to low-income children with severe disabilities and chronic illnesses and their families. To learn more about NAC, visit NAC is seeking a Marketing and Communications Volunteer to assist the Development Department with digital media, communications, marketing and special event coordination. NAC produces vibrant online and print marketing materials to engage donors, volunteers, employment candidates and clients. Assistance is needed in developing and writing social media posts, coordinating NAC’s digital marketing campaigns, communicating with NAC program staff to solicit content for online and print media, event coordination for NAC’s Gala and smaller fundraising and cultivation events, and various administrative tasks.Time committed is very flexible—you choose days and times (morning, afternoons, nights). Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Knowledge of PowerPoint, and any design programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, Publisher, In-Design) is helpful.The perfect candidate for this position will be detailed oriented; creative; flexible; an excellent communicator; a team player; one who works well under pressure; has lots of energy; and an awesome sense of humor. As the Marketing and Communications Volunteer, you will report to the Senior Manager of Marketing and Digital, following responsibilities and activities : Solicit raffle and auction prizes via phone, letter and email requestsTrack, log (in Excel spreadsheet), and organize 100 raffle and auction prizesCommunications with NAC Board & Benefit Committee re raffle / auction donationsAssist in Weekly Email DesignsAssist with preparing auction bid descriptions & information for electronic bidding.Assist in creating & designing 100 posters / displays for raffle / auction prizes (Illustrator, Photoshop, Publisher, In-Design)Assist in developing marketing materials and social media contentOther administrative tasks as needed
