Marketing Coordinator

Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center (CDWERC)

155 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Albany, NY 12210 and

120 Defreest Drive, Troy, NY 12180

JOB TITLE:  Marketing Coordinator

REPORTS TO:   Executive Director

SCHEDULE:    25 Hours Per Week / primarily in-person with some remote work once trained on job duties

JOB SUMMARY:

The Marketing Coordinator supports campaign development and community outreach to increase awareness of WERC’s programs, helping to raise funds that benefit students and graduates. This role contributes to WERC’s mission of advancing women's success in the workplace by building their economic and personal independence.

The Duties of Marketing Coordinator include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting with the planning and the implementation of fundraising activities and events for WERC. (including but not limited to Trailblazers (March), First Impressions Second Chances (June), and Annual Fall Luncheon (October))
  • Assist Event Chair with communication for venue and caterer, working with volunteers as needed. May include:
    • Contract negotiations, venue walk-through and event floor layout
  • Outreach to event sponsors and vendors including creating sponsorship letter and benefits form, vendor fact sheet and form and thank you letters after the event  
  • Organize mailings, emails or Constant Contact email blasts o
  • Solicit and secure prize donations for events - working with volunteers
  • Create and maintain registration forms through DonorPerfect on-line forms app.
  • Update WERC’s website adding current event information. 
  • Create/update timeline/activities tracking sheet
  • Create Minute-by-minute
• Participating on select WERC committees including but not limited to the Marketing Committee and Event Committees.
  • Attend monthly meetings and take detailed notes as needed
  • Plan, organize and direct sub-committee for social media

• Working with volunteers to create and distribute marketing campaigns to raise awareness about WERC events and programs. Components may include: Social Media, Postcard Mailings, Flyers, Advertising, Community Calendars, Constant Contact emails, Press Releases, Website Updates, and Videos.

• Must attend monthly meetings and community events to include assisting with preparation of WERC’s five annual offsite events and be willing to travel within the Capital Region for Staff meetings, event preparation and fundraisers.

• Performing other duties as determined by the Executive Director

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Marketing experience, particularly in Social Media (minimum 2 years)
• Event planning experience (minimum 2 years preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dropbox, Google Docs, Canva, Hootsuite and Constant Contact preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a strong contributor in team environments
• Must have strong organizational skills, values the importance of attention to detail and is professional.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines. 
• A strong belief in the mission of WERC
• Reliable transportation is needed to attend WERC’s multiple locations and offsite events.

Position pays $21 per hour with a flexible schedule, part-time benefits, including paid time off and contribution to a 403Bplan.  

If you are ready to join a great team that helps women succeed in our community, please email your Cover Letter and Resume to:

Elizabeth Miller Guthier, PHR, SHRM-CP - Executive Director: bmiller@cdwerc.org

 Equal Opportunity Employer