Hours: Approximately 1 hour per week, plus 1-90 minute monthly team meeting, and attendance at in person and online events
Compensation: Unpaid volunteer position
Description: SIETAR Ireland is looking for a dynamic volunteer to assist marketing and communications efforts, also interested in intercultural understanding. This position is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing while working an organization committed to advancing intercultural understanding, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain SIRE social media presence, including scheduling Facebook and LinkedIn updates
- Assist in planning, writing and managing monthly eNewsletter
- Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories
- Designing flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for major events hosted by SIRE
- Update the SIRE website when needed
- Organize and attend monthly steering committee meeting
- Reach out to the community organizations, general public and donors with the message of our mission and purpose
- Collaborating with steering committee on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications
Qualifications:
- Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media industry
- Education and/or experience in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations)
- Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Proficiency in Canva and Photoshop highly desired. Knowledge of HTML and graphic design a plus
- An effective communicator, both written and oral
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts
- Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Enthusiasm for the mission of the SIRE and the community we serve