Marketing Advisor

The Marketing Advisor (Volunteer) provides oversight for and works with a team of interns responsible for all marketing activities, including Seaside Sustainability’s web presence, social media channels, and general products and services. The main objectives are to present Seaside Sustainability in the best possible light, to expand who we interact with, to grow our audience and reach, and to have a consistent, clear and cogent message. This role requires an understanding of marketing in general, overall leadership management, video editing and graphic design skills, an appreciation for media relations, and social media management (more specifically, familiarity with Hootsuite, Buffer, etc).

Marketing Volunteer Advisors work alongside our team to manage various aspects, including social media, the website, newsletters, blogs, public relations, and marketing campaigns. Our marketing efforts are divided into three main branches:

• Content Generation & Community Management: This team focuses on creating compelling written and visual content for our blogs, social media, newsletters, and public relations materials. They manage and grow Seaside Sustainability’s online community through strategic social media engagement, fostering a strong connection with our followers.
• Operations, Analytics & Platform Management: Responsible for the daily operations of the marketing department, this team handles the scheduling, coordination, and logistics for marketing campaigns and initiatives. They also manage marketing platforms, analyze campaign performance, and optimize internal processes to ensure efficiency and impact.
• Podcast & Video: This team is in charge of planning, executing, and promoting podcast and video content. From script development to recording sessions, they handle all aspects of multimedia production, ensuring that our content reaches and engages our audience across various platforms.

As a Marketing Volunteer Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Content Creation & Community Engagement: Contributing to the creation of engaging content for marketing channels and guiding the online community through social media and other platforms.
• Marketing Operations Support: Supporting daily marketing operations, including scheduling, coordination, and campaign logistics.
• Campaign Implementation & Optimization: Assisting in the implementation and optimization of marketing campaigns and platforms.
• Podcast & Video Production: Planning, executing, and promoting podcast and video productions, including content creation, script development, and recording.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyzing data to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and generating reports on key performance indicators.
• Collaboration: Working closely with team members across departments to ensure cohesive and effective marketing strategies.

Desired Skills

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media management and content creation tools.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to measure and report on campaign performance.
• Creativity and a passion for storytelling through various media formats.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desired Experience

• Experience in social media management, content creation, and community engagement.
• Previous experience in marketing operations, including scheduling and campaign implementation.
• Background in data analysis and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Experience in podcast and video production, including content development and editing.
• Familiarity with marketing platforms and tools, such as Hootsuite, MailerLite, and Trello.
• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program related to marketing, communications, business, fine arts, or a related field.

“Sustainability, Education, Action”

What is Seaside: Seaside Sustainability is a nationally recognized, award-winning 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to community engagement, public education, and environmental conservation. Seaside aims to be a leader in environmental and STEM educational programs and recognition initiatives. We help by promoting public awareness about the importance of environmental health, providing resources to develop problem-solving skills, and chances to get engaged as part of a community to take action. We organize our works and initiatives around these areas: plastic mitigation, marine citizen science, sustainability education, and solar energy in the community.

Seaside Sustainability’s Community Advisory Team members work directly with our Executive Director, Eric Magers, and work alongside Board members, Strategic Assistants, Management Fellows, other Community Advisors and a large cadre of interns organized in teams to further advance the organization’s goals.

If you’re looking to make an impact on working towards the goal of protecting our oceans and communities, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers like you to join our impressive team. This is an opportunity to use your communication and leadership skills to create meaningful environmental change. These are unpaid volunteer positions and can be filled virtually from all over the world. We ask that our Advisors stay for a minimum of one year. Most Advisors engage in the opportunity for 6-10 hours however there is no maximum. Specific roles and responsibilities of Community Advisory Team Members vary by team.

Requirements: Seaside Sustainability requires Volunteers to work at least 15 hours per week.

President’s Volunteer Service Award: Seaside Sustainability is now certified to give out the “President’s Volunteer Service Award” to eligible interns. This award was created to, “recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too.” This is a great achievement to put on your resume! What are the requirements for this award?

• Must be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident
• All hours must be completed within a 12-month period to be counted towards the final total
• All hours must be tracked in Seaside’s weekly shift report to be counted

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement: Seaside recognizes that environmental issues are human issues, and therefore everyone has a right to be a part of the solution. Seaside is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes all participants irrespective of their gender, race, sexuality, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or socioeconomic status. The demographics of our internship program directly reflects the composition of our national outreach while the composition of our board more reflects the local composition of our communities. With the understanding that Environmental Issues disproportionately affect low income communities, minority communities, and communities of color, we are actively seeking to ensure that our environmental work, our projects, and programs are crafted in a way that both reflects and aids in combating the plight of minorities, of people of color, of economically challenged, and other disadvantaged individuals.

Make Sure To Follow Seaside on Social Media!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasusinc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasusinc/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seasusinc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqPZWdPIQG37aaSC7NShOg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seaside-sustainability-inc/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lfTZpbv0ELrkU2po8SRfo And remember to check out our partner organization National STEM Honor Society www.nstem.org for another great internship opportunity!