Digital Marketing Strategist (Volunteer)

About Us:

Afghan Support Network (ASN) is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3), Oregon’s first culturally specific Afghan-led organization dedicated to serving refugees, immigrants, and families – grounded in lived experience and the spirit of volunteerism. We’re a young community-based organization (CBO) headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon serving more than 1,800 households across Oregon and SW Washington.

The Volunteer Position:

We are seeking a volunteer with a background in social media marketing, SEO optimization, graphic designing, and/or allied skills to help shape our brand strategy and expand digital presence.

This volunteer will work closely with the Volunteer & Data Coordinator as well as the Development Director (https://afghansupportnetwork.org/our-team/) and this would be a wonderful opportunity for a student or early career professional to gain exposure to the Development program area within a cultural nonprofit working alongside a closely-knit and dynamic team. We request that you commit 5-8 hours a week for at least 4 months. We are happy to work flexibly around your availability. Please note this is an unpaid, volunteer position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social Media Management: Assist in creating engaging content (text, image, and video) for our social media channels across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn using tools such as Canva
• Content Creation: Help draft email newsletters, design promotional flyers, and create website copy to support marketing campaigns
• Website Updates: Monitor website organization, make recommendations for improvement, assist with updating and maintaining website content using Mailchimp
• Analytics and Reporting: Monitor and analyze the performance of social media posts and campaigns, and suggest improvements
• Online Engagement: Monitor social media channels for comments and messages, engaging with the online community in a professional and timely manner to boost outreach and brand awareness
• Market Research: Conduct research on current digital marketing trends, relevant hashtags, and potential new audiences or partners

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: Some experience with marketing and social media, either through education, work, or previous volunteer roles, is beneficial
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with social media platforms is essential. Knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g., Canva), email marketing software (e.g., Mailchimp), or analytics platforms is a plus
• Soft Skills: A proactive, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Passion: An interest in and commitment to the organization’s mission and cause

What You Can Expect:

• Experience: Hands-on, real-life digital marketing experience to add to your resume and portfolio
• Flexibility: The ability to work remotely on a flexible schedule
• Impact: A chance to use your skills to make a tangible difference for a meaningful cause
• Recognition: A professional reference and certificate of appreciation upon successful completion of the volunteer term.

If you are passionate about digital marketing and our mission, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter (optional) explaining your interest in this role and any relevant work samples to apoorva@asnpdx.org