Job Opening with DrakeCo

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Program Assistant/Intern

REQUIREMENTS

1. Qualified individual will be working toward or possess a Bachelors degree in a related field.
2. Desired experience includes project management, event coordination, writing, editing, proofreading and social media.
3. Position requires the ability to work with others to produce marketing and communication materials, increase membership, execute public relations projects, plan meetings and work with volunteers and staff to implement specific projects.
4. Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and possess the ability to prioritize projects and multi-task.
5. Travel may be required.
6. Position is temporary, part-time, up to 35 hours per week through December 31, 2009. An outstanding candidate may be considered for full-time employment.
   

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Program Assistant/Intern is a temporary, part-time, hands-on job that includes significant detail work and responsibility. Specifically, this position will:

Alpha Zeta
Alpha Zeta is an honorary, professional society for the agricultural and natural resources fields. The organization has more than 3,000 student members at 74 universities across the country and represents more than 125,000 alumni world-wide.

• Produce and distribute semi-monthly e-newsletters to student members, advisors and stakeholders.
• Produce and distribute four to six direct mail donation/dues solicitations to alumni.
• Manage chapter relationships including contacting chapter student leaders and advisors.
• Manage client web site, including posting new information, sponsor logos, program updates, etc.
• Assist with Board of Directors communications, including meeting notices, room scheduling, preparation of meeting binders, minutes distribution, maintaining and updating contact lists, etc.
• Coordinate NALC program and events with chapter leaders and the Executive Director.
• Coordinate/execute Service Leadership Initiative (farming/rural community service project(s))
• Produce/coordinate client social media strategy including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, blog and Webinars.

Christmas Spirit Foundation (CSF)
CSF’s mission is to enhance the spirit of Christmas for kids, families and the environment. Its Trees for Troops program has furnished more than 50,000 real Christmas trees to active duty troops and their families. This position will focus on two programs.

TweetUp4Troops – Locally hosted events to honor veterans, raise funds for our Trees for Troops program, and have fun. Tasks for this program include:

• Encourage people to sign up to host events and work with other staff to provide support to volunteers.
• Research means to expand the reach of our Twitter accounts -- find key influencers and enlist their help in getting the word out to their followers.
• Research and tweet about relevant content / related events that will increase the value of following CSF on Twitter.
• Seek out and contact restaurant chains and others that might offer facilities for TweetUp4Troops events.
• Seek out potential corporate sponsors for TweetUp4Troops events.
• Research and make contact with various associations, businesses and service organizations and encourage them to ask their members / employees / customers to host events.
• Assist with PR efforts and media inquiries.

Share The Spirit Campaign – This new program is encouraging the public to share their stories about how they share the Spirit of Christmas by leaving messages on the CSF web site. The aim is that sharing the best stories will encourage more people to share the spirit. Tasks for this program include:

• Edit consumer submissions and prepare for distribution via web site, e-mails and other means.
• Respond to consumer questions via phone and e-mail.
• Assist with PR efforts and media inquiries.

Other projects and tasks as assigned.

ABOUT US
DrakeCo, a St. Louis-based, accredited association management company, serves as the headquarters and staff for 10 membership-based professional and industry organizations and non-profit foundations. DrakeCo provides services such as financial management, membership relations, marketing, communications, meeting and event planning, technology and database development, strategic planning and educational program implementation. With a staff of 22 association professionals, DrakeCo offers its employees an outstanding environment for personal and professional growth.

BENEFITS

• $10/hour compensation.
• Valuable experience working with good causes.
• Outstanding candidate may be considered for full-time employment.
• Holiday time off: DrakeCo offices are closed: Nov. 26-27; Dec. 24-25, 31.
  

RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: AZ Executive Director; CSF Executive Director
Relationships with: Member Services Manager; Meetings Coordinator; Finance Manager; and other DrakeCo staff.

Apply to:
Pam Helmsing, Account Executive
Drake & Company
16020 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 300
Chesterfield
(636) 449-5050
helmsing@drakeco.com