Job Description

SPECIAL EVENTS & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR -_ _PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER IN ADDITION TO AN UPDATED RESUME.

In this exciting dual role, the Special Events and Social Media Coordinator will work as part of the Home for Good Dog Rescue (HFGDR) team in our Berkeley Heights, NJ headquarters. He/she is responsible for all tasks connected to HFGDR events, including overall project timelines, ideas for planning, and guest experience. The position also encompasses promptly executing Home for Good Dog Rescue’s evolving communications calendar both locally in Berkeley Heights, NJ, and our satellite location in South Carolina.

Responsibilities include: inform and educate the public about the organization’s adoption program, foster program, volunteer program, weekly and annual events, and grooming and retail business. The ideal candidate will be able to utilize digital and social media, web management, newspaper and radio press, printed marketing materials, and e-newsletters to promote the organization’s mission in keeping with Home for Good’s established brand.

The Social Media Coordinator implements the planning, organizing and media of all special and fundraising events; approves or creates invitations, hard copy mailings, flyers and postcards, and public relations materials for all events; serves as point person for all Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website postings; and ensures local and community calendars and members of the press are updated on the happenings of the rescue.

We are looking for a personable, confident, creative, self-starter with documented social network skills including layout and design of attention-getting posts.

EVENT MANAGEMENT

• Coordination of adoption events, street fairs, fundraising events, and other special events
• Liaise with venues, vendors, etc. and serve as the main point of contact
• Creation of timeline, projections, run of show, floor plan, etc. for each event
• Submission of permits, licenses, etc. to townships as needed
• Keep an up-to-date roster of upcoming community events
• Log all event expenses, sponsorships, and ticket/table sales
• Research and solicit businesses for event sponsorships
• Review third party event applications and liaise with prospective event hosts
• Management of event committees

MARKETING, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS

• Manage Home for Good Dog Rescue’s Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, and all social media platforms

• Assist in the promotion of adoption events, special events, volunteer and foster programs

• Design graphics and write engaging content for web use and social media

• Act as on-site and in-house contact for media appearances, including televised broadcasts

• Respond to social media inquiries while both monitoring and curating public feed

• Maintain Home for Good Dog Rescue’s Constant Contact mailing list for completeness and correctness

• Proofread and copy/edit all outgoing marketing materials, including but not limited to monetary grants

• Solicit appropriate stories on deserving dogs for submission to philanthropic institutions

• Design and layout printed materials including but not limited to invitations, postcards, brochures, certificates, flyers, and posters

• Ensure website content and online event calendar is up-to-date

• Write and distribute press releases to contacts in New Jersey and South Carolina as applicable

• Craft and lay out weekly impact emails to constituents and monthly newsletters

• Craft weekly and monthly newsletters to volunteers

• Manage volunteer assignments and participation at all HFG events

• Conduct interviews and compile testimonials with Home for Good supporters to obtain testimonials on the organization’s work

• Liaise with various social media outlets to educate the importance of HFG’s rescue mission and efforts

• Fulfill sponsorship agreements in regard to placement on printed materials and in social media

• Serve as point of contact for all complaints and inquiries, i.e., Yelp, Google, and email inquiries while responding in a prompt and thorough manner

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree or equivalent and at least two years of relevant work experience
• Valid New Jersey driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Cover letter required for application
• Samples of writing and graph design required for application
• Ability to work with the internal team as well as external partners and vendors
• Action-oriented, results-driven, collaborative self-starter with the ability to manage time and set deadlines
• Planning and organization skills with attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple priorities without losing focus of the big picture
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Excellent customer service and relationship building skills
• Superior communication skills and writing abilities
• Videography and photography experience required
• Some flexibility in hours will be required as weekend and evening work is required due to the nature of the position
• Activities consist of both indoor and outdoor activities
• Must love dogs and be passionate for HFGDR’s mission and the work we do

TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, CRM, WordPress, and all forms of social media, i.e.

• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, PayPal, ETapestry, Signup Genius, EmailmeForm, and Square

• Work with external web vendor on revisions to the Home for Good website and contact forms or to troubleshoot web issues

• Troubleshoot Home for Good computer systems and software as necessary

MISCELLANEOUS

• Upload photos taken by HFG photographers, volunteers, and/or fosters
• Photograph and video on adoptable dogs on an as-needed basis
• As needed, photograph dogs on transport days and special events
• Salary commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year