Employment + Volunteer Opportunities

International House Philadelphia is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following
position(s): 

 

Marketing Coordinator

International House Philadelphia (IHP), a dynamic, independent nonprofit organization housing over 800 scholars and residents from as many as 95 countries annually, is seeking applications for the position of Marketing Coordinator.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Marketing and Public Relations, and will assist the marketing department with the effort to raise awareness about IHP in the greater Philadelphia community.

Job duties:

• Assist in the development of realistic marketing strategies, objectives, targets and measures
• Add and edit events on IHP’s website through WordPress
• Assist with maintaining a strong presence in social media
• Participate in press and marketing meetings and write press releases
• Prepare advertising insertion orders and write radio spots
• Track collateral inventory and prepare distribution packets
• Maintain press list and prepare press kits
• Research marketing opportunities and tabling events
• Request quotes from printers, submit print jobs and track job status
• Maintain vendor relationships
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of marketing and communications principles
• Strong writing and verbal communications skills
• 2-3 years of experience in a deadline driven environment
• Excellent social skills and the ability to interact with people from a wide diversity of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, hectic and demanding environment
• Must be highly motivated with strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of WordPress, HTML, and social media platforms a plus
• Must be able to work extended hours, weekends and holidays as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related field
• Working knowledge of Windows programs, including Microsoft Office

IHP offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, including generous retirement plan.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, a writing sample, and the names of three professional references to William Parker at williamp@ihphilly.org.

Volunteer Opportunities
International House Philadelphia has many wonderful ways for Members and friends to get involved as Volunteers. Our Volunteers provide support in event coordination, fund raising, language classes, administrative needs and promotion in the community. The IHP Arts + Culture programs, Residents Programs, Development Office, and English + Foreign Language Programs have fun opportunities for you to lend your support in helping serve our audience members, Residents and community partners.

To learn more about specific volunteer opportunities, or to find out the schedule for our next volunteer night, please send an email to christinar@ihphilly.org