Program and Marketing Specialist
Position: Program and Marketing Specialist
Position location: Columbus, Georgia (GA)
Council website: https://chattahoocheecouncilsa.org/
Responsibilities
Program Support
- Event Assistance: Support council events by preparing materials (e.g., printing, gift bags),
- setting up venues, and assisting with registration and onsite logistics.
- Volunteer Support: Communicate with adult volunteers, help ensure training and resources are up to date, and provide responsive service.
- Program Compliance: Assist with ensuring programs follow Scouting America’s national standards and safety policies.
- Administrative Tasks: Use digital tools to maintain accurate program records (e.g., attendance, advancements, registrations).
Marketing & Communications
- Content Creation: Write engaging content such as short articles (“Campfire Stories”), press releases, and social media posts to promote council events and Scouting stories.
- Email & Digital Communications: Draft and manage email campaigns and newsletters using tools like Constant Contact; maintain clean and organized contact lists.
- Website Updates: Regularly update the council website content to reflect current programs, events, and announcements.
- Analytics & Reporting: Track and report on the performance of digital outreach efforts, including website traffic, email open rates, and social engagement.
- Media Production: Capture and edit photos and videos from events for promotional use.
- Community Engagement: Support outreach initiatives and assist the marketing team in building partnerships with local organizations to expand program visibility and reach.
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with digital tools such as Constant Contact, WordPress, Canva, or similar
platforms - Comfortable working independently and on a team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Photography/videography skills are a plus
- Familiarity with Scouting programs (preferred, but not required)
Schedule:
- Part-time up to 20 hours a week, with occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for
events. - To Apply:
Submit a resume and short cover letter to Rashonda Thomas, rashonda.thomas@scouting.org