Event Planner and Social Media Strategist

Unclassified - Portland, OR

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Portland, OR

About the position

The Event Planner and Social Media Strategist at Concrete Rose II is a part-time role focused on planning and executing events while providing administrative support to the organization. This position is essential for promoting the mission of empowering BIPOC women who have experienced incarceration, and it involves a combination of event coordination, social media management, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of non-profit events, including location scouting, vendor procurement, and day-of logistics.
• Provide administrative support to the team, including scheduling meetings, managing travel arrangements, and event coordination.
• Draft communications, manage mailings, and maintain appropriate filing systems.
• Assist in securing the best venue for events, considering budget, purpose, and guest profiles.
• Prepare financial reports on events and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Support program evaluation by summarizing workshop feedback and attendee experiences.
• Contribute to the organization's visibility by representing CRII at events and promoting membership.
• Manage attendee lists, send invitations, handle RSVPs, and assist with special event registration and execution.
• Develop engaging and visually appealing content for various social media platforms.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' work experience, with preference given to those with non-profit experience.
• Excellent customer service skills and outstanding verbal/written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
• Ability to develop and track budgets and other financials.
• Ability to learn/navigate and utilize database systems.
• Knowledge of the nonprofit funding landscape in Oregon.
• Strong racial and social justice analysis with knowledge of BIPOC communities and issues in Oregon.
• Knowledge of social media design.
• Some graphic design experience would be helpful.
• Social Media marketing and engagement experience a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and priorities effectively and professionally.

Nice-to-haves

• Multilingual skills
• Mid-level graphic design experience
• Analysis skills
• Time management skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience