Marketing & Events Coordinator

Friends-International

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Business Growth, Business Model, Calendar Management, Campaigns, Catering Services, Communication Skills, English Language, Event Management, Finance, Furniture, Futures, Khmer Language, Marketing, Marketing Plan, Mentoring, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Program Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Rentals, Restaurant, Retail, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
Today
Hello from Friends-InternationalWe're looking for aMARKETING&EVENTSCOORDINATORDo you want to use your event-planning skills to make a social impact? Are youexcited to help grow our social businesses across Southeast Asia and globally?If you answered ‘yes' to any of the above, then you may just be the person we need.WE AREFriends-International (FI), an award-winning NGO founded in Phnom Penh in 1994, empowers children,youth, and their families to build brighter futures. Operating in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia,Myanmar, and Europe, we combine innovative services with social business models. Through our socialbusinesses — vocational training enterprises (restaurants, salons, shops), ChildSafe Experiences, andconsultancies — we create sustainable impact for children and youth.FI also runs Friends Futures Factory (F3) — a vibrant community space that connects creativity andlearning, and actively engages youth, students, and our social businesses.THE ROLEAs a Marketing&Events Coordinator, you will work with our teams mainly in Cambodia and Laos to:• Drive marketing efforts across our social businesses — including our restaurants, shops, salon,ChildSafe Experiences, and consultancies• Support the launch and promotion of new business models as FI continues to grow and innovate• In Phnom Penh only – you will plan and deliver a dynamic events program at our F3 space, fromcommunity gatherings to partner activationsThis is a great opportunity for a mid-career professional who is motivated to grow with the role andcontribute to a meaningful mission!Does this describe you?• A dynamic team player who is passionate about working for the protection and education ofmarginalized children, youth and their families• Experience in marketing and/or event coordination, ideally within a hospitality, retail, or socialenterprise environment• Commercially minded, with a good eye for what makes a brand or experience stand out• A clear communicator who enjoys collaborating with multiple stakeholders• Strong organizer who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently• Able to work flexible hours following the schedule of events• A native Khmer speaker with good English skillsThese would be examples of some of your daily responsibilities. Would youenjoy them?• Develop and implement marketing plans for our social businesses — promotions of services andproducts, campaigns, content, and community engagement• Work with the team to develop and implement a yearly event and space programming plan• Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth event execution (furniture set-up,equipment, catering and promotion)• Build and keep relationships with artists, partners, mentors, and collaborators• Manage space rental enquiries, client communication, and site visits• Coordinate with Admin and Finance teams on contracts, invoices, and payments• and others.Sounds good!? Great! Please email your CV with your Cover Letter andsalary expectations now to hr@friends-international.org and let's talkmore.In compliance with our Child Protection Policy and Protection against Sexual Exploitation and AbusePolicy, all applicants will undergo an extensive background check.

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