GRETNA, LAPosted 18 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Silver Lining Marketing

• Job overview

  The Entry Level Community Outreach Coordinator at Silver Lining Marketing supports nonprofit fundraising efforts by coordinating and executing local fundraising initiatives, contributing to community impact.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves assisting in marketing campaign development, ensuring excellent customer service at events, driving client acquisition and lead generation, completing leadership training, and consulting on client compliance.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have strong communication, customer service, organizational, and time management skills; marketing, sales, retail, or advertising experience is a plus; occasional travel is required.

• Career development

  The position offers hands-on training in event management and nonprofit fundraising with leadership training and potential to manage own events and projects.

• Company information

  Silver Lining Marketing is a leading nonprofit fundraising firm based in New Orleans focused on community impact through marketing and fundraising campaigns.

• Team overview

  The candidate will work closely with the fundraising team in a collaborative environment.

• Job location and travel

  The job is based in New Orleans with occasional travel required.

• Unique job features

  The role provides unique hands-on training in nonprofit fundraising and event management with leadership development opportunities.

Company overview

Silver Lining Marketing, based in Gretna, Louisiana, specializes in charity fundraising and marketing services. The company helps brands acquire new customers and increase sales through customized marketing strategies and unparalleled expertise. With a focus on non-profit fundraising, Silver Lining Marketing offers career growth opportunities and fosters a collaborative company culture. The firm operates primarily in the greater New Orleans area and employs a team of marketing professionals dedicated to executing ideas from concept to completion.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to highlight your passion for community engagement and any experience in customer service, marketing, or sales to align with Silver Lining Marketing's focus on nonprofit fundraising and client acquisition.

• Emphasize your organizational skills, ability to work in fast-paced team environments, and any leadership potential or training experience, as these are key for supporting fundraising initiatives and possibly managing events.

• Apply through multiple channels including Silver Lining Marketing’s corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and demonstrate your proactive approach.

• Connect with current employees in Silver Lining Marketing’s fundraising or marketing divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent fundraising events they hosted or expressing enthusiasm for their community impact work.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'community outreach,' 'fundraising initiatives,' 'customer service,' 'event management,' and 'lead generation' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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