Open Position: Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator

 

About us

Math-M-Addicts (MMA) is a non-profit organization committed to helping students become better problem-solvers, supporting their right to intellectual excellence, and creating a diverse community of learners united by their passion for math.

MMA offers a Saturday enrichment program with a range of mathematical problem-solving courses for elementary, middle, and high school students. In this program, we teach the skills necessary to tackle challenging concepts in a collaborative setting, we emphasize critical thinking and clear communication, and we strive to nurture the talents of all participants. We engage underrepresented groups by offering free classes to students from low-income families.

MMA also offers a fun, team-oriented math competition for upper elementary and middle school girls. In 2021, Girls’ Adventures in Math (GAIM) reached 1000 girls in the US alone.

MMA is seeking a part-time coordinator who will work with MMA board members to support a wide range of fundraising activities such as individual and institutional outreach, event planning, and digital campaigns. The coordinator will develop and utilize marketing materials to support the organization’s fundraising goals. This is a remote position that may require occasional travel. Preference may be given to a candidate who resides within reach of the New York Tri-State area.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

  • 2+ years work experience, preferably in relevant fields

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual

  • Strong client-facing & client management skills

  • Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills

  • Interest in math education is a plus

Responsibilities and Skill Requirements

Fundraising

The ideal candidate will enjoy working independently and as part of a team to grow our existing partnerships and develop new sources of funding. Tasks related to fundraising will include:

  • Researching potential new donors

  • Communicating with current and prospective donors with regular updates

  • Arranging meetings with current and prospective donors

  • Attending donor meetings alongside the MMA team & keeping notes

  • Creating meeting call reports & developing follow-up plans

  • Organizing digital campaigns, such as “Giving Tuesday”

  • Organizing & advertising fundraising events

Marketing

The ideal candidate will support the organization's fundraising goals by broadcasting the impact of MMA programs digitally and through in-person interaction with the community. Tasks related to marketing will include:

  • Building and maintaining a presence across various social media platforms

  • Coordinating PR and publicity

  • Building and growing MMA’s Alumni network

  • Developing and managing relationships with media outlets

  • Generating newsletters, flyers, and other marketing materials

  • Fostering and maintaining partnerships within math, non-profit, and education communities

Technology

The ideal candidate will feel comfortable using technology to facilitate and streamline MMA fundraising and marketing efforts. Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Excel, Google drive, Google docs & sheets is a must, as is the ability to effectively use social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Ability to use (or willingness to learn) visual communication platforms such as Canva & Splice is a plus.

Compensation: We expect the role to average 10-20 hours per week, with the potential to expand to full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and time commitment.

How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter to careers@mathmaddicts.org. Include “Fundraising & Marketing coordinator” in the subject line.

Math-M-Addicts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.