Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Type: Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week)
Pay Rate: $20-$22 per hour

Position Overview

United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region is seeking a creative, organized, and community-minded Social Media & Events Marketing Coordinator. This part-time role is responsible for amplifying UWDOR’s mission through digital storytelling and supporting the strategic execution of community-wide events. The ideal candidate is a savvy communicator who can translate complex community impact data into engaging content that inspires donors, volunteers, and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Marketing & Content Creation

• Social Media Management: Maintain a consistent and engaging presence across all social media channels.
• Storytelling: Collect and share impact stories from residents, nonprofit partners, and community programs to showcase the “Live United” mission.
• Graphic Design: Create high-quality visual content (graphics, short-form videos/Reels, and flyers) using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Metric & Analytics: Track and report on digital engagement metrics to refine strategy and increase reach.

Event Marketing & Support

• Promotion: Develop and execute marketing timelines for signature events, including the Celebration of Service, Women United Luncheon, Pull the Tank, and the workplace campaign kickoff. 
• Logistics Support: Assist with on-site event coordination, including managing live social media coverage, registration, and sponsor recognition.
• Collateral Production: Coordinate the design and distribution of event-specific materials, including invitations, programs, and signage.

Brand & Community Engagement

• Brand Stewardship: Ensure all communications adhere to United Way Worldwide branding guidelines.
• Outreach: Monitor community groups and partner pages to foster digital engagement and represent UWDOR professionally and empathetically.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, Graphic Design, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will absolutely be accepted.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in social media management or event planning, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in social media scheduling tools, email marketing platforms, and graphic design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.

To Apply

Email your resume and design portfolio to hr-inbox@uwdor.org.

As the area's premier impact organization, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region serves as a catalyst to increase the community's capacity to improve the lives of its citizens. Our aim is to support nonprofits in our region through investing in social change, recruiting and managing volunteers and providing economically disadvantaged individuals with basic necessities, material goods and professional training. We fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. We pride ourselves in having a culture in which staff, interns and volunteers can voice their ideas.

Key Responsibilities

This internship will work with the Resource Development Office to further business development.  

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Resource Development Department.

Key Performance Metrics:

• Coordinate signature event logistics
• Research accuracy of information and document updates.
• Thank you phone calls to donors
• Put together Leadership Packets 
• Deliver or mail Leadership Packets 
• Manage Leadership Society Donor List 
• Merge/send acknowledgment letters
• Create and maintain binder of leadership donor and event information

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Interest in nonprofit, business development, or relationship management
• Interest in developing an understanding of the role of technology in business development
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred 
• Driver’s license and a car preferred
• Attention to detail
• Strong computer & internet skills 

To Apply

Email your Resume to Rebecca Lull rlull@uwdor.org

As the area's premier impact organization, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region serves as a catalyst to increase the community's capacity to improve the lives of its citizens. Our aim is to support nonprofits in our region through investing in social change, recruiting and managing volunteers and providing economically disadvantaged individuals with basic necessities, material goods and professional training. We fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. We pride ourselves in having a culture in which staff, interns and volunteers can voice their ideas.

Key Responsibilities

This intern will work within the Community Impact Department to assist with the administrative tasks, community outreach and engagement, and assist with United Way Days of Caring (Volunteer Events) and Days of Sharing (In-Kind Donation Program). 

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Director of Community Impact

Key Performance Metrics

• Responsible for assisting in coordinating United Way’s volunteer events throughout the semester. 
• Attending virtual community outreach events and advocating the work of United Way to the community.
• Assisting the community impact staff with administrative tasks including but not limited to drafting letters of support, drafting thank you letters, data entry, phone calls, and file upkeep.
• Supporting the Days of Sharing In-Kind Donation Program by picking up donations, researching potential new retail partners, recruiting new attendees and managing the onsite donation center.
• Attend United Way virtual signature events throughout the semester and support with event planning.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Interest in nonprofit and community outreach work
• Attention to detail
• Strong computer & internet skills

To Apply

Email your Resume to Rebecca Lull rlull@uwdor.org

As the area's premier impact organization, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region serves as a catalyst to increase the community's capacity to improve the lives of its citizens. Our aim is to support nonprofits in our region through investing in social change, recruiting and managing volunteers and providing economically disadvantaged individuals with basic necessities, material goods and professional training. We fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. We pride ourselves in having a culture in which staff, interns and volunteers can voice their ideas.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will work within the Marketing Department to promote our brand and social media presence, while developing skills related to marketing, advertising, journalism and public relations.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications

Key Performance Metrics

• Uploading and editing photos  
• Creating engaging content for social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook etc.) 
• Creating/updating flyers and other marketing tools 
• Updating the website
• Attending United Way events 
• Writing articles, letters, and content on promotional tools
• Attending meetings and taking notes
• Prepping for events—assisting with creating promotional materials, gathering marketing tools, putting together other needed materials
• Helping with other community projects as needed

Knowledge and Skill Required

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Marketing, Communications (or related field)
• Excellent communication skills

To Apply

Email your Resume and Portfolio to Rebecca Lull rlull@uwdor.org