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About The Position

Requirements

• Applicant must be available at least one evening weekend day each week for program support on site at Confluence Park.
• A self-starter who thrives in an independent work environment.
• Someone with strong problem-solving skills and a knack for creative thinking.
• Experience using Canva is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive team member who can manage time effectively and doesn’t need constant direction.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Notion and video editing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging and innovative content to share our mission across social media platforms.
• Design eye-catching visuals using Canva to communicate ideas effectively.
• Use organizational skills to manage tasks and projects in Art, Ecology, Education & Recreation.
• Write professional and compelling newsletters to various stakeholders.
• Provide excellent phone support by answering calls with clarity and professionalism.
• Take initiative in identifying challenges and crafting your own solutions.
• Educate the public about environmental stewardship.
• Represent San Antonio River Foundation at public events such as Yoga, Farmer’s Markets, Movie Festivals.
• Gain experience in donor management, including fundraising, crafting donor appeals, communication, and managing finances through the Bloomerang (CRM) platform.
• Conduct research on potential donors, strategic partners, markets, and industries.
• Prepare reports and presentations.
• Assist with mailing, filing and special projects as needed.
• Review event materials and marketing efforts.
• Send thank you letters, receipts, and other donor notes.
• Assist staff with promoting events.
• Assist staff with tracking, formatting and archiving messages, reviews, and other media.
• Maintain and update the San Antonio River Foundation media sites.
• Assist in the production of advertisements, press releases, and promotional materials using Canva and the Adobe Suite.
• Assist with event planning and management.
• Learn how to operate a DSLR camera and take photos of programs to share on social media.
• Assist in planning, promotion, and execution of art programs and events.
• Documentation of permanent and temporary public art projects, programs, and events; recording/inputting data.
• Assist with the development of written information about public art projects, programs and events for website and promotion.
• Assist with tours, school field trips and free community programs including the outdoor cinema series, festivals, and workshops.
• Attend and help with volunteer events such as river cleanups, habitat restoration, and invasive species removals.
• Attend Sunday Yoga with Mobile Om and other river recreation events to promote SARF and our mission to the community.
• Learn the unique nature of 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Help with strategic planning for upcoming fall giving campaigns such as Big Give and Annual Appeal.
• Be onsite for art & culture events and/or rental of Confluence Park.
• Learn to organize, advance, facilitate and follow up after events to create partnerships and connections of art and science organizations throughout San Antonio.