About New Comers Expo: The Newcomers Expo is an annual event dedicated to welcoming and supporting new residents in our community. The Expo provides valuable resources, networking opportunities, and information to help newcomers - migrants, former refugees and international students - integrate smoothly into their new environment. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive city for all new residents.
Role Overview: We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join team for the upcoming Newcomers Expo. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in promoting the event and ensuring that our message reaches a wide audience. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in communications and marketing while making a positive impact in your community.
Key Responsibilities:
• Content Creation: Assist in creating engaging content (visual and written) for social media, newsletters, and websites.
• Social Media Management: Help manage and update our social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Community Outreach: Engage with local organizations, and community groups to promote the Expo and encourage participation.
• Event Promotion: Distribute promotional materials such as flyers, posters, and brochures in key locations around the community.
• Email Campaigns: Assist in drafting and sending out email campaigns to our mailing list.
• Media Relations: Help draft press releases and coordinate with local media outlets to secure coverage for the event.
• On-Site Support: Provide support during the Expo, including setting up booths, welcoming attendees, and assisting with event logistics.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation,
• Awareness of the barriers for nonnative English speakers
• Enthusiasm for community engagement and outreach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of marketing principles is a plus.
4 hours per week plus the full day on the 13 September, the day of the Expo.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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Marketing & Communications