Volunteer Opportunities + Interest Form

Description: The Content Promotion Editor, AMA Voices assists the project director by facilitating the promotion of AMA Voices content and recruiting content creators for the blog.

Reports to: VP/AVP of Communications

Core Responsibilities :

• Work closely with the AMA Voices project director to recruit content creators and support the publication of original content for AMA Voices.
• Coordinate with their assigned team to identify opportunities to support that team’s efforts to incorporate DEI principles.
• Solicit AMA Triangle members and community partners to partake in the creation and publication of original content for AMA Voices.
• Cultivate new writers and thought leaders to submit posts for the blog.
• Manage an editorial calendar taking into account celebratory holidays and months.
• Periodically review progress of other AMAT functions and make recommendations on opportunities to strengthen the quality of content for AMA Voices.
• In collaboration with other AMAT committees, recommend policy and practice development within the chapter as part of a strategic planning process.
• In alignment of the Director of AMA Voices, support recruitment strategy with (but not exclusive to) LGBTQIA, BIPOC, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
• Act as an inclusive thought leader and brand advocate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Commitment:

•   July 2020 – June 2021
•   Serves 2-3 hours per week 
•   Attends AMA Triangle programs and events (in-person or virtual)
•   Attends AMA Triangle AMA Voices Team Meetings.

Qualifications:

•   Active AMA Triangle member (required) 
•   Experience with Basecamp preferred 
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
•   Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinating across a large, dynamic organization with multiple board members and committees 

Description: The Publishing Editor, AMA Voices assists the project director by facilitating alignment and support across all AMAT functions.

Reports to: VP/AVP of Communications

Core Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the AMA Voices project director to gain alignment of other AMA Triangle members and teams in support of the publication of original content for AMA Voices.
• Coordinate with their assigned team to identify opportunities to support that team’s efforts to incorporate DEI principles.
• Solicit AMA Triangle members to partake in the creation and publication of original content for AMA Voices.
• Timely posting of blogs as they are submitted.
• Timely updating of category prompts on a schedule set by project director
• Collaborate with YouTube Manager to ensure user-submitted video content is processed and uploaded properly.
• Cultivate new content creators and thought leaders to submit posts for the blog.
• Participate in the Communications Committee meetings and support team goals
• Manage an editorial calendar taking into account celebratory holidays and months.
• Periodically review progress of other AMAT functions and make recommendations on opportunities to strengthen the quality of content for AMA Voices.
• In collaboration with other AMAT committees, recommend policy and practice development within the chapter as part of a strategic planning process.
• In alignment with the Director of AMA Voices, support recruitment strategy with (but not exclusive to) LGBTQIA, BIPOC, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
• Act as an inclusive thought leader and brand advocate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Commitment:

•   July 2020 – June 2021
•   Serves 2-3 hours per week 
•   Attends AMA Triangle programs and events (in-person or virtual)
•   Attends AMA Triangle AMA Voices Team Meetings.

Qualifications:

•   Active AMA Triangle member (required) 
•   Experience with Basecamp preferred 
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
•   Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinating across a large, dynamic organization with multiple board members and committees

Communications is the hub of the AMA Triangle chapter – nearly everything the chapter does goes through communications. It is vital that the Communications Team provides consistency, accountability and cohesiveness for our chapter to maintain its top national ranking! 

Description: The AMA Triangle YouTube Moderator is responsible for managing the AMA Triangle YouTube page, uploading video content, and overseeing engagement. They will also review, manage and process user-submitted content for the AMA Voices community forum page.

Reports to: VP/AVP of Communications

Core Responsibilities Include:

1. Upload new video content to the AMA Triangle YouTube account and ensure the title and description fields are complete and accurate. Ensure there are captions with videos, as appropriate.
2. Moderate comments and engagement as appropriate.
3. Review, manage and process user-submitted content for the AMA Voices community forum page, uploading content to YouTube using the established processes.
4. Work closely with the AMA Voices Content Moderator to ensure all content is uploaded and published in the proper format and adheres to all guidelines set forth by the AMA Voices team.

Commitment:

• July 2020 – June 2021
• <10 hours a month

Qualifications:

• Active AMA Triangle member (required) 
• Experience with Basecamp preferred 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinating across a large, dynamic organization with multiple board members and committees 

If you are looking to gain experience in managing a social media account and enjoy video production and cross-team collaboration this volunteer role is for you!

It’s the members of AMA Triangle who have helped the chapter become the premier marketing association in the Triangle. We need your help to further advance this pattern of excellence! Join the Membership Committee today to support new member recruitment and retention.

If you enjoy community engagement, content marketing and recruitment, this volunteer role is for you! The LinkedIn Group Page Content Curator supports the VP of Membership and acquisition team to attract a following by being a resource for all things marketing. The focus of this role is to research and curate relevant content that would be of interest (and engaging) for our Linkedin professional group members, who consist of both AMA Triangle members and non-members. 

Reports to: VP of Membership

Duties:

1. Curate and share engaging articles, blogs, whitepapers, etc. (via ama.org and other resources) to position AMA Triangle as the go-to resource for marketing knowledge.
2. Broadcast AMA Triangle news, events, and promotions to support membership recruitment efforts.
3. Encourage page engagement with likes, comments and shares.

If you are looking to gain experience managing a social platform and enjoy encouraging member engagement and relationships, then come join our team!

Time commitment: 4-6 hours per month (~1 hour a week)

Communications is the hub of the AMA Triangle chapter – nearly everything the chapter goes through communications. It is vital that the Communications Team provides consistency, accountability, and cohesiveness for our #1 AMA Chapter in the nation!

The PPC Manager will lead the charge on all paid search campaigns, managing campaign set up, optimizations, and reporting. This role will ensure campaigns meet Google compliance requirements and spending constraints.

This position will report to the VP of Communications for the AMA Triangle and will receive appropriate guidance.

Reports to: VP/AVP of Communications

Duties include:

1. Create and launch new campaigns in alignment with AMA Triangle goals
2. Maintain the AMA Triangle’s Google Ads account and campaigns
3. Generate ideas for new campaigns, write ad copy, and test
4. Optimize existing campaigns and ad groups
5. Conduct keyword research 
6. Analyze keyword search volumes to identify new opportunities
7. Optimize ads for CTR and conversion
8. Use analytics to ensure campaigns are targeting the optimum demographics
9. Create reports on campaign success and report progress, success/learnings to AVP of Communications
10. Help develop strategies to drive online traffic to the organization website
11. Partner with Director of Analytics to ensure goals are defined and accurately tracking/measuring through Google Analytics

Desired Skills:

1. Experience managing PPC campaigns
2. Google Ads certification
3. Google Analytics certification
4. Up to date knowledge of Google Analytics and various digital marketing software.
5. Knowledge of Google Ad Grants compliance guidelines

Time commitment: 8 hours per month

Communications is the hub of the AMA Triangle chapter – nearly everything the chapter does goes through and is handled by the Comms Team, including promoting events, distilling information and growing the AMA Triangle community. It is vital that the Communications Team provides consistency, accountability and cohesiveness for our chapter to maintain its top national ranking!

Reports to: VP/AVP of Communications

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage team of social media volunteers (“Team Social”). This consists of two managers (content and engagement) for each platform – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter

1. • Review, assign and ensure timely posting of requested promotions, event information, etc.
   • Assist team with any questions or issues surrounding platform or backend site 
   • Cover for team members when they are absent or unable to perform their daily duties due to illness, vacation, travel or personal/work emergencies

• Assist with recruitment of Team Social volunteers when needed
• In association with VP/AVP of Communications, maintain the chapter’s editorial calendar in Google Drive and Basecamp:

1. • Assist in determining the editorial focus for each month based on DEI holidays/observances, the Signature Speaker Series, or other relevant chapter / national events
   • Locate “thought leadership” content appropriate for each month’s editorial theme and assign out to team for posting
   • Ensure graphics and posts stay consistent with AMA Triangle branding

• Check into Basecamp 3x per week to ensure deadlines are met and team is on track
• Host quarterly social team meetings to review analytics and discuss the quarter ahead
• Attend Communications Team meetings and conference calls.

Time commitment: 12-16 hours per month

If you’re looking to gain more experience in managing a social media account and getting involved in AMA Triangle, this is a great volunteer role for you!

Communications is the hub of the AMA Triangle chapter – nearly everything the chapter does goes through and is handled by the Comms Team, including promoting events, distilling information and growing the AMA Triangle community. 

The focus of the Facebook Content Manager is to manage the regular posting and general promotion of the AMA Triangle Facebook account.

Reports to: Director of Social; VP/AVP of Communications

Duties include:

1. Review, write and schedule Facebook posts assigned to you 1-2x/week for AMA Triangle events, programming and campaigns
2. Contribute to Social Team discussions for larger campaign work
3. Work with Instagram Engagement Manager to increase reach on platform
4. Attend monthly strategy and team-building meetings 

Opportunities include:

1. Ability to increase understanding of Facebook platform and backend scheduling system
2. Options to pitch new content and test audience engagement
3. Getting the most out of your AMA membership through volunteering

Time commitment: 4-7 hours per month

If you’re looking to gain more experience in managing a social media account and getting involved in AMA Triangle, this is a great volunteer role for you!

Communications is the hub of the AMA Triangle chapter – nearly everything the chapter does goes through and is handled by the Comms Team, including promoting events, distilling information and growing the AMA Triangle community.

The focus of the Instagram Content Manager is to manage the regular posting and general promotion of the AMA Triangle Instagram account.

Reports to: Director of Social; VP/AVP of Communications

Duties include:

1. Review, write and schedule Instagram posts assigned to you 1-2x/week for AMA Triangle events, programming and campaigns
2. Update linktree on a consistent basis
3. Contribute to Social Team discussions for larger campaign work
4. Work with Instagram Engagement Manager to increase reach on platform
5. Attend monthly strategy and team-building meetings

Opportunities include:

1. Ability to increase understanding of Instagram platform and backend scheduling system
2. Options to pitch new content and test audience engagement
3. Getting the most out of your AMA membership through volunteering

Time commitment: 4-7 hours per month

If you’re looking to gain more experience in managing a social media account and getting involved in AMA Triangle, this is a great volunteer role for you!

Reports to: Director of Social; VP/AVP of Communications

Communications is the hub of the AMA Triangle chapter – nearly everything the chapter does goes through and is handled by the Comms Team, including promoting events, distilling information and growing the AMA Triangle community. 

The focus of the Slack Community Manager is to manage the content and engagement of the AMA Triangle Members-Only Slack Community.

Reports to: Director of Slack; VP/AVP of Communications

Duties include:

1. Manage 2-3 assigned Slack channels within community
2. Schedule Slack posts, related articles, polls, and other content to increase engagement 1-2x/week
3. Monitor Slack account activity for member engagement; respond and take part in conversations on your channels 
4. Work with Director of Slack to amplify content and engagement work
5. Attend monthly strategy and team-building meetings 

Opportunities include:

1. Ability to increase understanding of Slack platform as a membership and community-building space
2. Opportunity to have creative freedom to engage the AMA community through Slack 
3. Getting the most out of your AMA membership through volunteering

Time commitment: 6-8 hours per month

If you’re looking to gain more experience in cultivating a membership community and getting involved in AMA Triangle, this is a great volunteer role for you!

Description: The Collegiate Relations Project Coordinator supports events, programming, and outreach activities for AMA collegiate chapters. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Director of Collegiate Relations to plan and support events, programs, and outreach to AMA collegiate chapters
• Assist as needed with day-of activities for Marketing Jam including welcoming guests, set-up and teardown, problem solving, and communication with vendor/venue staff
• Assist with developing communications for Collegiate Relations activities and programs
• Attend bi-weekly Collegiate Relations team meetings 
• Administrative duties as assigned

Commitment:

•   July 2020 – June 2021
•   Serves 1-2 hours per week 

Qualifications:

•   Active AMA Triangle member (required) 
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
•   Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinating across a large, dynamic organization with multiple board members and committees 

Support: Training for this position will be provided

Description: Purpose: The CONNECT & INSPIRE Event Coordinator supports the development of programming for current and future program participants. This role will assist with creating, planning and executing bi-monthly activities such as the program kick-off, trainings and social events. Note: The 2020-21 CONNECT & INSPIRE Program will be virtual. As such responsibilities below will be customized for a virtual format. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Manage event calendar and coordinates scheduling with partners and venues
• Collaborate with AMA Triangle program managers to co-develop existing events for program participants
• Work with the Director of CONNECT & INSPIRE and the VP of Programming to oversee budget management, material purchases, and venue partnerships
• Maintain event organization details such as venue, food, guest list, entertainment, etc.
• Assist with supervising events day-of to include welcoming guests, set-up and teardown, problem solving, and communication with vendor/venue staff

• Attend bi-weekly CONNECT & INSPIRE team meetings 

• Administrative duties as assigned

Commitment:

•   July 2020 – June 2021
•   Serves 2-3 hours per week 

Qualifications:

•   Active AMA Triangle member (required) 
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
•   Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinating across a large, dynamic organization with multiple board members and committees 

Support: Training for this position will be provided

Description: AMAimpact focuses on three pillars: donating money, donating time, and donating marketing skills. The AMAimpact Program Coordinator (Marketing Skills) coordinates the marketing skills volunteer placement program for AMA Triangle.  

Core Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Director of AMAimpact to develop the marketing skills volunteer placement program for AMA Triangle
• Assist with developing communications materials and campaigns to promote the marketing skills program to AMA Triangle members and to local marketing professionals to get them to donate their marketing expertise to local nonprofit organizations
• Assist with volunteer events day-of as needed to include problem solving and communication with organization staff
• Attend bi-weekly AMAImpact team meetings 
• Administrative duties as assigned

Commitment:

•   July 2020 – June 2021
•   Serves 1-2 hours per week 

Qualifications:

•   Active AMA Triangle member (required) 
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
•   Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinating across a large, dynamic organization with multiple board members and committees 

Support: Training for this position will be provided

Description:  AMAimpact focuses on three pillars: donating money, donating time, and donating marketing skills. The AMAimpact Project Coordinator (Volunteering) coordinates volunteer service projects for AMA Triangle members including planning service projects for National Volunteer Week in 2021.  

Core Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Director of AMAimpact to plan volunteer service projects for National Volunteer Week in April 2021 
• Assist with developing communications materials and campaigns to promote volunteer service projects to AMA Triangle members to get them to donate their time to local nonprofit organizations
• Assist with volunteer events day-of as needed to include problem solving and communication with organization staff
• Attend bi-weekly AMAimpact team meetings 
• Administrative duties as assigned

Commitment:

•   July 2020 – June 2021
•   Serves 1-2 hours per week 

Qualifications:

•   Active AMA Triangle member (required) 
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
•   Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinating across a large, dynamic organization with multiple board members and committees 

Support: Training for this position will be provided

Description: AMAimpact focuses on three pillars: donating money, donating time, and donating marketing skills. The AMAimpact Project Coordinator (Donating) coordinates donation/fundraising projects for AMAimpact. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Director of AMAimpact to maintain documentation and materials for team activities related to donations and fundraising 
• Assist with developing communications materials and campaigns for AMA Triangle’s AMAzon Smile program and other opportunities to raise funds that support the work of AMA Triangle
• Assist with volunteer events day-of as needed to include problem solving and communication with organization staff
• Attend bi-weekly AMAimpact team meetings 
• Administrative duties as assigned

Commitment:

•   July 2020 – June 2021
•   Serves 1-2 hours per week 

Qualifications:

•   Active AMA Triangle member (required) 
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
•   Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinating across a large, dynamic organization with multiple board members and committees 

Support: Training for this position will be provided

Description:

The Liaison Officer, DEI works most closely with the AVP, DEI. The Liaison Officer assists the DEI team by facilitating alignment and support across all AMAT functions. Each officer will be assigned at least one internal team (e.g. Programming, Membership, Communications, etc.) with which to liaise. 

Core Responsibilities :

• Work closely with the AVP and DEI team to gain alignment of other AMAT in support of the chapter’s DEI goals.
• Coordinate with their assigned team to identify opportunities to support that team’s efforts to incorporate DEI principles.
• Periodically review progress of other AMAT functions towards the chapter’s DEI goals and make recommendations on opportunities to strengthen those efforts.
• In collaboration with other AMAT committees, recommend policy and practice development within the chapter as part of a strategic planning process.
• In alignment of the Director of DEI, support recruitment strategy with (but not exclusive to) LGBTQIA, BIPOC, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
• Act as a DEI thought leader and brand advocate.
• Other duties as assigned

Commitment:

•   July 2020 – June 2021
•   Serves 2-3 hours per week 
•   Attends AMA Triangle programs and events (in-person or virtual)
•   Attends AMA Triangle DEI Team meetings

Qualifications:

•   Active AMA Triangle member (required) 
•   Experience with Basecamp preferred 
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
•   Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinating across a large, dynamic organization with multiple board members and committees 

It’s the members of AMA Triangle have helped the chapter become the premier marketing association in the Triangle and Gold Chapter of the Year out of 75 chapters! Join the Membership Committee and lead efforts to recruit and retain member groups (3+ members from the same employer).

If you enjoy project management, strategic communications, and data management, this volunteer role is for you! The ideal candidate will be comfortable with selling, have a heart for outstanding customer (member)  personal service, be a relationship builder, and self starter. The Director of Group Membership supports the VP of Membership while coordinating between Sponsorship, Communications, and other teams.

Duties include:

• Work with the VP of Membership to recruit, retain, and grow member groups
• Coordinate with Sponsorship to onboard groups from key sponsor companies
• Support Director of Retention to retain (and expand) existing groups
• Explore opportunities to form new groups of individual members to maximize member value and improve retention
• Build and lead team of volunteers to assist with efforts

Time commitment is 10-15 hours/month.

It’s the members of AMA Triangle who have helped the chapter become the premier marketing association in the Triangle and Gold Chapter of the Year out of 75 chapters! Join the Membership Committee as an AMA Ally to help new members maximize the value of their investment in membership.

Purpose:

AMA Ally is a program to help new AMA Triangle members hit the ground running. New members will be able to opt-in to having an Ally and will be matched with a current member. The current member will share resources and information over the course of 30 days, with approximately four touch points.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Connect with assigned new member match to welcome them to our chapter
• Get to know your match and share relevant resources
• Encourage your match to get involved with the chapter

The Length of Appointment:
The AMA Ally and new member will be matched for 30 days. You’re welcome to be an Ally to multiple new members!

Time Commitment:

2 hours

Purpose: The Director of Operations supports the work of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and learns all aspects of the strategic and operational role to have the opportunity to become the COO in the future. This position supports the AMA Triangle chapter through a variety of HR and operations functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in planning monthly board meetings as needed. Tasks may include venue coordination, RSVP management, meeting scheduling, and attending the meeting to take minutes.
• Provide support for activities related to volunteer onboarding and management. For example, creating email addresses, maintaining a roster of volunteers, and providing support to Board members.
• Works with the team to ensure monthly reporting is sent in a timely manner to AMA National.
• Responsible for helping the COO track volunteer experience through surveys, feedback and 1:1’s and shares opportunities for improvement with the board.
• Works with the COO and President-Elect to ensure the election cycle is completed on time and follows the election guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Length of Appointment: The Dir. of Operations will serve for at least one board year with the opportunity to then move into the COO role

Time Commitment: 10 hours per month

Qualifications: Must be a member of the Triangle Chapter of the American Marketing Association.

Support: Training for this position will be provided.

Benefits: This role is a great introduction to serving on a nonprofit board through attendance at Executive Board meetings for a firsthand look at how the board functions. This role is also meant to serve as preparation for serving on the Executive Board of AMA Triangle as the COO. And as a volunteer, you’ll also be given a 10% discount to all AMA Triangle events.

YES! Even if there is not a role listed that fits you at the moment, our team is always looking for volunteers. Seriously — that is part of the magic of this community. Whether you want to learn a new skill or contribute on something you’re a pro at, we’ll find a place for you. Our volunteer matchmakers love making this happen + are excited to hear from you! Just fill out the form below and we’ll make some magic happen.