Marketing/Communications Associate, Here’s My Chance

Posted by Here's My Chance on October 20, 2014

HMC is seeking an entry level Marketing/Communications Associate for our Philadelphia offices to start in the winter of 2014. This is a great opportunity for a hard working professional to get in with a creative agency on the ground level and work their way up.

Overview
Here’s My Chance is a “creative agency for good” based in Philadelphia, PA that is transforming the way nonprofits and socially-responsible businesses tell their stories, communicate with stakeholders, and represent their brands. We develop powerful campaigns, provocative and intelligent videos, infographics, websites, apps, print media, and more with the goal of empowering our clients and building a stronger social impact sector across the country and around the world.

Our People & Culture
We are a small but growing team of professionals that are passionate about changing the world. Our client list includes nonprofits, foundations, and values-based businesses. We are self-starters and idea-creators that embrace the constant change of the social impact market and digital space. As founding members of Impact Hub Philly, we thrive at the coworking space located at 4th and Girard.

Position Overview

Responsibilities may include:

– Assisting with administrative tasks related to events and presentation management. Tasks may include:
o Booking Space
o Organizing Event Timing
o Coordinating with Vendors, Clients, and other Outside Parties
o Creating Presentations
o Printing and Collating Documents
o Prepping Internal Team Members
o Setting Up AV Equipment and Event Spaces
o Coordinating Day of Travel, Directions and Timing
o Sending Calendar Invites with Event Details

– Seeking awards for HMC to apply to and on occasion, submitting those applications

– Seeking out conferences, events, and speaking engagements for HMC staff to attend or participate in and attend

– Taking ownership of the administrative tasks related to HMC’s MeetUp Series & Webinars

– Assisting with vendor/freelancer management on an as needed basis

– Taking ownership of the process behind HMC internal marketing efforts. Tasks may include:
o Assisting with social media calendars and posts
o Writing and/or proofreading blog posts
o Outlining, writing and/or proofreading newsletters
o Creating processes around internal e-blasts, mailers, or other large outreach engagements
o Assisting in the follow-up of potential or current clients
o Assisting in the preparation, presentation, and delivery of proposals

– Assisting with intern recruiting, selection and management

– Taking on all administrative office management tasks, including:
o Booking travel arrangements
o Booking conference rooms or other space for internal needs
o Updating the internal holiday and events calendar
o Running office errands when needed
o Setting up the conference room as requested prior to meetings
o Assisting with our internal enrichment and volunteer programs
o Creating invoices and following up with clients for payment

Qualifications
• All candidates must have some form of prior management or event experience. Prior social media experience is a plus.
• Candidates must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing to learn to work with management tools used within the agency such as Basecamp, MailChimp, and Base CRM. Prior knowledge of these programs is a plus.
• Must be extremely well organized, as well as have great writing, spelling, and grammar skills.
• Previous experience working with a creative firm is a plus.
• Previous proposal writing experience is a plus.
• Candidate must absolutely be outgoing, friendly, easy to work with and professional.

Next Steps
Check out http://www.heresmychance.com and make sure your values and work aligns with ours. Email a cover letter, resume/CV, and three brief professional writing samples to hireme@heresmychance.com and please apply via this link, http://smrtr.co/1ticMLA. Qualified candidates will be required to complete an in-person interview at our offices during regular business hours. Thank you!