Marketing and Events Coordinator

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The ACVV, an established and respected Non-Profit Organisation in the social services field, has a proud heritage of 122 years. It consists of 121 affiliated branches in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and North West Province. The organisation currently has an opportunity for a Marketing and Event Coordinator at the head office in Cape Town.

The successful applicant will be required to execute the following functions:

• Ad hoc administrative and general assistance to the CEO
• Coordinate and arrange events (meetings, gatherings, public events, fundraisers)
• Create and manage communication channels within the organisation and coordinate the communication in terms of the membership programme
• Manage the webpage and social media platforms, which includes:
• Write press releases for approval by the CEO
• Create content for social media platforms, the website and commemorative publications
• Compile newsletters
• Coordinate the supply of marketing material to affiliates
• Manage the use of the trademark

The ideal incumbent will have the following competencies (knowledge and experience):

• Relevant tertiary qualification (marketing, communications or related field)
• 5 years’ relevant experience
• Proven experience in digital marketing and content creation
• Excellent computer skills (including basic designing of marketing material)
• Detail orientated and organised
• Deadline-driven and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and linguistic skills
• Innovative problem-solver
• High level of emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and communication skills (Afrikaans & English)
• Well-developed personal values, business ethics and integrity
• Compassion for people