Position Information

The AmeriCorps member in this role will serve as a Marketing Specialist with NeighborWorks Salt Lake. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is committed, willing to be challenged, and passionate about community. The Marketing Specialist will work as part of the Community Building and Engagement team to help develop marketing plans and processes for the organization. This position will create all marketing materials for all departments and be lead the development of a comprehensive marketing and outreach plan and process development. If you have a desire to give back to your community, expand your skillset, and become part of a nationally recognized program, this role is for you!

Service Term and Benefits

This is an AmeriCorps position. AmeriCorps is a unique service opportunity. AmeriCorps members complete a term of service from February 2023 through January 2024. Members will serve a minimum of 900 hours during this time, approximately 19 hours per week. AmeriCorps members will receive a living allowance of $10,500 during their term of service. This living allowance will be paid bi-monthly. Additionally, upon successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps members will receive an education award of $3,247.

About the Organizations

NeighborWorks Salt Lake builds on the strengths of neighborhoods, creating opportunities through housing, resident leadership, and youth and economic development. We work in partnership with residents, government, and businesses to build and sustain neighborhoods of choice.

Thriving Utah is an AmeriCorps State program designed to support local nonprofits and public agencies in increasing their organizational capacity. Thriving Utah AmeriCorps members create and execute a capacity building plan tailored to their organization’s needs, services, and goals.

Duties and responsibilities

• Works with senior-level staff to conceptualize and implement short-term and long-term marketing and outreach plans and strategies for NeighborWorks Salt Lake Programs and events.
• Develops organization-wide marketing plans, strategies, and processes.
• Collect, manage, and report on data and statistics that measure the success of social media and public relations efforts.
• Identifies and effects changes required for improvement
• Updates and creates content for NeighborWorks Salt Lake social media accounts and website
• Participates in outreach initiatives in collaboration with the NeighborWorks Salt Lake, including tabling at community events, networking online and in-person, media appearances, and attending NeighborWorks Salt Lake programs
• Development metrics for reporting on online presence and hits
• Edit/Review meeting notes & agendas
• Assist with special projects and other tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Organized, creative, and passionate about all stages of planning and marketing
• Strong time management and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Exceptional people skills/relationship-building skills
• A team player with leadership skills
• Able to work some nights, and weekends
• Self-starter that can work on multiple projects independently without supervision
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in marketing, communications or similar field
• Proficient with Microsoft word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Graphic design skills a plus
• Strong knowledge of Canva
• Spanish Speaking a plus
• Must have a valid drivers license and provide own transportation

EEOC

AmeriCorps and NeighborWorks Salt Lake provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants. Applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $10,500.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84116