About the Fashion Scholarship Fund:
The Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) is the foremost fashion-oriented education and workforce development nonprofit in the U.S. The FSF works directly with the country's most talented young students from diverse backgrounds and awards over $1.4 million each year in scholarships to help these students succeed in all sectors of the industry including design, merchandising, marketing, and business strategy. The FSF also provides scholars with a wide range of internship and career opportunities, mentorship, networking, professional development, and unprecedented access to the industry's most influential leaders and companies.
Position Summary:
The Fashion Scholarship Fund is looking for an Events and Communications Assistant to join our organization. The Events and Communications Assistant will report directly to the Director of Events. With 50+ events a year, this is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization with a strong mission to support young and diverse talent who have an interest in pursuing a career in fashion. The successful individual in this position is extremely organized, conscientious, and detail-oriented, with excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with overall event logistics from pre-event planning to post-event follow-up, including RSVP tracking and preparation of event materials
- Organize details for events year-round, including FSF’s Annual Gala, FSF LIVE, and FSF’s Summer Scholar Series
- Organize post-event content and feedback, including event photos and Scholar testimonials
- Assist with tracking pledges and payments for Gala support
- Draft acknowledgment letters for Gala supporters
- Ensure Gala supporter contacts are up to date in the CRM
- Manage the virtual interview platform used for semi-annual virtual Talent Acquisition Events, including virtual booth setup, and post-event recaps
- Ensure Press and VIP contacts are up to date in the CRM and also reflect contact lists for e-mail newsletters
- Assist with Board Member communication as it relates to Board meetings, required paperwork, etc.
- Manage the RSVP email inbox and direct inquiries to the appropriate Team Member
- Assist in responding to INFO email inbox inquiries and direct inquiries to the appropriate team member
- Develop and coordinate e-mail campaigns on a regular basis to promote the FSF and upcoming events (including the FSF’s Annual Gala, FSF LIVE, Good News Email)
- Work closely with FSF’s PR consultants to confirm speakers for events, and with the FSF’s social media consultant to promote upcoming events
- Create and track content to be used for social media to promote events year-round, in collaboration with FSF’s social media consultant
- Ensure the website is always up to date, including the Scholar microsite, Press page, Board Member list, Named Scholarship page, and other program pages as needed
- Schedule Gala Committee meetings
Desired Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Fashion Scholarship Fund
- Undergraduate degree required
- 2-3+ years of administrative, events, and/or communications experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and in Google Docs and Google Sheets
- Experience working with Salesforce is a plus
- Familiarity with Constant Contact (or a similar email marketing platform) is a plus
- Experience with SquareSpace (or a similar platform) is a plus
- Detail-oriented, extremely organized, and a self-starter
- Professional demeanor and an ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency
- Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits:
The Fashion Scholarship Fund is committed to taking care of its employees and offers a generous benefits package including:
- Flexible time off: Enjoy a generous schedule of paid holidays and allotted vacation days
- Professional development: We support various professional development opportunities so that every team member can continue to develop their craft
- Health Benefits: We provide top-notch health benefits including:
- Medical/dental/vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible work-from-home policy: The FSF has a hybrid work arrangement with a generous work-from-home policy
SEND A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO JOBS@FASHIONSCHOLARSHIPFUND.ORG WITH THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!