American Friends of Rabin Medical Center Looking for Marketing, Social Media, & Special Events Associate (Part-Time or Full-Time) at New York, NY Full Time

About AFRMC: New York City based nonprofit American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (http://www.afrmc.org,) seeks an associate to help with all aspects of marketing, development, special events (in-person and virtual events), and social media and web site work. This is an in-person work position with a highly respected, small, national nonprofit for a candidate based in the NYC area.

Position Overview

The position will support a small staff in planning & executing special fundraising events for 2024 & 2025. Events include a spring golf outing for rehabilitation for wounded soldiers and civilians in the tri-state area, an August breast & ovarian cancer 5K run / walk in Central Park; and a major annual autumn NYC Gala. The associate will assist in event planning aspects as well as daily nonprofit organization projects.

Immediate starting date. Position is for an NYC-based candidate. The attractive office space is located in SoHo in New York City. Its staff is small, but the activity level is fast paced!

This role also requires a specialization in social media to drive our digital presence and engagement across various platforms. The ideal candidate will be a social media savvy individual with a keen eye for trends, content, and online posting. This role will play a key part in executing our social media strategy to enhance brand awareness, foster customer relationships, and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Associate will help prepare event materials, selectively supporting aspects of event design & promotion (eg: proofing materials, pre-sale letters, event programs, etc.), connect with media agencies, write outreach letters, web articles, email blasts, create social media posts and manage social media calendar.
• Develop and implement social media strategies to align with company objectives and target audience.
• The associate may make solicitation calls to corporations and donors to support the various events. They will also perform other duties as assigned, including database management and office function tasks. Special events fundraising experience is a plus.
• Create compelling and engaging content for social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
• Manage day-to-day activities on social media channels, including content scheduling, posting, monitoring, and engagement.
• Cultivate and grow our social media presence by increasing followers, likes, shares, and other key performance metrics.
• Monitor social media trends, industry news, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in office to integrate social media into overall marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and provide regular reports and insights to optimize strategies and tactics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (optional).
• Skill set should include good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, self-starter, writing and communication skills (on the phone and in person), detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 2+ years of experience in fundraising, special events, social media marketing or related role.
• Proven track record of managing successful social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
• In-depth understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and trends.
• Strong creative and storytelling skills with the ability to create visually appealing and engaging content.
• Candidates must have excellent computer skills including experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of Blackbaud a plus. Must be email and internet savvy.
• Proficiency in social media management tools, analytics platforms, and scheduling software like Later.com and Canva.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest social media trends, features, and best practices.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, computer skills, two writing samples and work hours availability.

All resumes, cover letters, and additional documents should be sent to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Industry

• Philanthropy
• Hospital & Health Care
• Special Events

Employment Type

Part-time or full-time & in-person, Salary commensurate with experience

Salary: Up to 30hrs per week