The Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) is hiring a Marketing and Events Manager to move CISC’s marketing, communications, events, and targeted volunteer engagement forward. In this hybrid role based in Seattle, you will help translate department strategy into practical project plans, timelines, logistics, day-to-day coordination, and measurable outcomes, working under the direction of the Marketing and Fund Development Director.
Positioned at the intersection of outreach and community growth, this role supports visibility for CISC programs while strengthening relationships with clients, partners, donors, and supporters through events, email marketing, social content, and donor-focused communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning and execution of CISC fundraising events, including the annual Friendship Dinner and other special events.
- Implement engagement strategies that support donor and community participation and promote CISC programs and relationships.
- Own end-to-end event logistics: timelines, vendor coordination, invitations, registration, supplies, volunteer assignments, day-of logistics, and post-event follow-up.
- Support donor cultivation and stewardship through events, mailings, targeted appeals, and campaigns as directed by the Marketing and Fund Development Director.
- Prepare event and fundraising materials, presentations, sponsor recognition, donor communications, and acknowledgment materials as assigned.
- Maintain event, donor, sponsor, and participant information in appropriate databases and generate relevant reports.
- Identify opportunities for new partnerships and sponsorships, and provide additional fundraising support as requested.
- Implement agency marketing and communications strategies to connect clients to programs and raise awareness among community members, partners, donors, and external stakeholders.
- Oversee production of electronic newsletters and email communications using Constant Contact or other email marketing tools.
- Attend agency programs and community events to take photos and collect success stories from staff, clients, volunteers, and partners.
- Manage and create content for social media accounts covering agency impact, accomplishments, events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support CISC.
- Provide day-to-day supervision for the Marketing and Fund Development Assistant, including task assignment, progress review, priority and deadline management, and guidance on marketing, events, volunteer, and fundraising support work.
- Identify strategic opportunities for volunteer engagement and provide oversight and support to meet established goals.
- Coordinate with program supervisors to identify volunteer needs, clarify roles, and ensure volunteers have appropriate information and support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in marketing or communications. Proven work experience may substitute for academic qualifications.
- 3+ years of experience planning and managing events.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Excellent writing, grammatical, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Publisher) and marketing and design tools including Canva and Constant Contact.
- Commitment to the agency’s mission and values.
- Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
- Ability to speak Cantonese and/or Mandarin.
- Ability to read and write traditional and/or simplified Chinese.
- Employees must reside in Washington state and be within a reasonable distance to the King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements.
Technologies
- Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Publisher)
- Canva
- Constant Contact
Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Arrangement plan
- Life insurance
- Paid sick leave (accrue up to 8 hours per month)
- Paid vacation (accrue up to 8 hours per month)
- Paid floating holidays (accrue up to 3 paid floating holidays annually)
- 11 paid holidays annually
- 401k Retirement plan (employer discretionary contribution + matching contribution)
- Transportation stipend (available for staff required to work at the Seattle office location)
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Additional Qualifications
- Experience in the non-profit sector, including supporting fundraising, marketing, and/or social media activities and organizing events.
Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98104
Salary: USD 39 - 42 per hourly
Minimum Experience: 5 years
Work Setting: Hybrid
