Graduate Fellow-Membership and Community Engagement Ambassador
540WMain, Inc is a virtual non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and antiracist education brand that promotes justice for all.
The Graduate Fellow will collaborate with the Founder/CEO and Operations Manager as the Membership & Community Engagement Ambassador. The Membership & Community Engagement Ambassador serves as a brand ambassador for 540WMain, Inc. engaging with potential organizational members and building relationships with existing members. As our Membership and Community Engagement Ambassador, you are passionate about building communities in Rochester and Monroe County. You also have excellent social skills and are a strong communicator in both written and verbal mediums. In addition, you have an interest in social media and graphic design. You must be committed to antiracist practices, equity, accessibility, and social justice.
You will conduct outreach through social media, virtual and in-person community fairs, networking events, and community meetings to expand 540’s member base.
What You’ll Do...
❏ Create social media posts and graphics that help us connect to existing and new members.
❏ Write and edit copy text to be used across all 540’s social media platforms, including email newsletters.
❏ Create marketing and social media content that is high-resolution, ADA-compliant, and in compliance with 540's branding guidelines. This includes but is not limited to graphics, flyers, gifs, and videos.
❏ Research and foster new members by being an expert resource and an active listener who is continually engaged with user feedback.
❏ Utilize our team’s best practices and workflows while also bringing innovations and creative process improvements.
❏ This position is primarily remote with monthly in-person work.
❏ Applicant needs a personal computer and access to reliable internet.
❏ Reliable transportation is necessary.
You’re a Great Fit for this Role If…
❏ You are a strong communicator and thrive in new settings with people whom you have never met before.
❏ Like to talk in new and different settings.
❏ Work well in a primarily remote setting.
❏ You have experience working in or studying marketing, business, communications, graphic design, English, and related disciplines.
❏ You are a self-starter who is comfortable turning big ideas into actionable processes and project plans.
❏ You can read a room and tailor your message to a specific audience.
❏ When faced with a mix of fully vetted processes, partially developed ideas, and brand-new situations, you’ll confront them and thrive.
* You are a natural connector and energized by the prospect of building relationships with local, regional, and national community-based organizations, non-profits, government agencies, corporations, and people.
Additional Preferred Qualifications...
❏ Self-motivated, dependable, responsible, honest, and able to work independently and remotely.
❏ Ability to interact with ease with a diverse array of community and team members.
❏ Strong communication, and organizational skills with great attention to detail.
❏ Familiarity with Microsoft Office, G-Suite, Zoom, Canva, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Mailchimp, and Eventbrite.
❏ Ability to handle multiple research projects simultaneously.
Monday - Friday, 20 hours per week
$10,000 for 2 semesters, 15 weeks per semester
Benefits eligible; Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport! This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.