Volunteer to Make a Difference

Position Summary:
The Marketing & Communications Lead plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of 4 annual events by driving attendance, increasing visibility, and effectively communicating WAA’s value. All members can rotate responsibilities on different events.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Marketing Strategy Development:
   • Develop a marketing and communications plan to promote events.
   • Collaborate with the committee to ensure marketing aligns with the event’s goals.
2. Content Creation:
   • Create engaging and visually appealing promotional materials, including flyers, social media posts, email campaigns, and press releases.
   • Write compelling copy for marketing materials, event descriptions, and invitations.
   • Oversee the design and production of branded event assets (banners, signage, etc.).
3. Social Media Management:
   • Manage social media accounts and develop a content calendar to ensure consistent posting.
   • Engage with followers and respond to inquiries on social platforms.
   • Monitor analytics to optimize campaign performance and outreach.
4. Email Marketing & Communications:
   • Develop and manage email campaigns to promote the event and share updates.
   • Coordinate messaging for registration confirmations, reminders, and post-event follow-ups.
5. Website & Event Page Management:
   • Maintain an event landing page with up-to-date information.
   • Ensure smooth integration of registration systems with promotional materials.
   • Monitor and optimize web traffic and user engagement.
6. On-Site Marketing Support:
   • Oversee branding and promotional material placement at the event.
   • Coordinate live social media coverage, such as posts, stories, or live streams.
   • Capture photos, videos, and attendee testimonials for post-event promotion.

If interested in applying or learning more please check us out at: https://washingtonautismalliance.org/volunteer-application/?volunteer_position=Development%20Committee%20Member

Qualifications:

• Experience or strong interest in marketing, communications, or public relations is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, email marketing tools, and basic graphic design software.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail and brand consistency.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for the mission and goals of the event.

Time Commitment:

• Flexible hours, with an increased timetable leading up to events.
• Attendance at committee meetings and availability for 2 of the 4 full event days, including setup and teardown.

If interested in applying or learning more please check us out at: https://washingtonautismalliance.org/volunteer-application/?volunteer_position=Development%20Committee%20Member

Position Summary:
The Program Lead is responsible for curating and managing event schedules, content, and overall attendee experience. This role combines program coordination with a focus on entertainment and design, ensuring the event is engaging, visually appealing, and memorable. The Program Lead works closely with performers, speakers, and the committee to bring the event’s vision to life while ensuring seamless execution. All members can rotate responsibilities on different events.

Key Responsibilities:

1.       Program Development & Coordination:

• Partner with committee to develop schedule, including speakers, activities, and entertainment.
• Coordinate with presenters, performers, and panelists to confirm availability, content, and requirements.
• Manage the event timeline, ensuring all segments run on time.

2.       Entertainment Management:

• Research and secure entertainment options such as bands, DJs, performers, or interactive activities.
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate logistics for entertainment, including setup, sound checks, and timing.
• Serve as the main point of contact for entertainers and ensure their needs are met.
• Evaluate entertainment options to ensure they appeal to the target audience.

3.       Event Design & Atmosphere:

• Develop and execute the event’s overall design and theme to create a cohesive experience.
• Oversee decor planning, including signage, lighting, staging, and visual elements.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Coordinator to ensure the venue layout complements the design vision.
• Source and manage materials for decorations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.

4.       Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with the Marketing Lead to ensure the program and design align with promotional efforts.
• Communicate program details to committee members, volunteers, and stakeholders.

5.       On-Site Execution:

• Supervise entertainment and program elements during the event, ensuring they proceed as planned.
• Direct other committee members, volunteers, and stakeholders.

6.       Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience in event planning, project management, entertainment booking, or design is preferred.
• Creative mindset with an eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with performers and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Time Commitment:

• Flexible hours, with increased involvement leading up to events.
• Attendance at committee meetings and availability for 2 of the 4 full event days, including setup and teardown.

 If interested in applying or learning more please check us out at: https://washingtonautismalliance.org/volunteer-application/?volunteer_position=Development%20Committee%20Member

Position Summary:
The Sponsorships Lead is a vital member of the Volunteer Events Committee, responsible for identifying, securing, and managing sponsorships that support the success of our 4 annual events. This individual will develop and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, ensuring their contributions align with the mission and goals of the organization while providing value and recognition to the sponsors. All members can rotate responsibilities on different events.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sponsorship Strategy Development:
   • Collaborate with other members to determine sponsorship needs, goals, and packages for events.
2. Sponsor Recruitment:
   • Identify and research potential sponsors aligned with the organization’s mission and values.
   • Proactively reach out to prospective sponsors via email, phone, or in-person meetings to secure commitments.
   • Leverage existing networks and community connections to identify sponsorship opportunities.
3. Sponsorship Management:
   • Maintain relationships with sponsors, serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and communications.
   • Ensure sponsor commitments are fulfilled, including logo placements, on-site recognition, or other agreed benefits.
   • Organize and oversee sponsorship deliverables for events, ensuring all obligations are met on time.
4. Event Collaboration:
   • Work closely with the Events Committee to incorporate sponsors into event planning and logistics.
   • Send thank-you notes and nurture long-term relationships for future sponsorship opportunities.
5. Time Commitment:
   • Flexible hours, with increased involvement leading up to events.
   • Attendance at committee meetings and availability for 2 of the 4 full event days, including setup and teardown.

If interested in applying or learning more please check us out at: https://washingtonautismalliance.org/volunteer-application/?volunteer_position=Development%20Committee%20Member

What this position means for you and the WAA:

• Opportunity to help educate Civic Leaders about autism
• Share WAA’s goals and strategies to key stakeholders in your own community  for their advice and feedback
• Serve as a liaison in support of WAA's outreach, advocacy and relationship-building efforts
• Shape public policies
• A steppingstone for your career in public administration, public policy and more!

Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission. Your role as stewards of Washington Autism Alliance (WAA) involves fundraising as well as advocating for our mission. Board members provide strategic foresight, oversight, and insight: as if they are up in the crow's nest scanning the horizon for signs of storms or rainbows to explore, perhaps with a pot of gold at the end!

If you’re a detail-oriented taskmaster looking to make a difference in the lives of those with ASD, we want to hear from you. The Resource Directory Auditor/Editor’s key responsibilities include verifying the accuracy of existing resources in the directory as well as researching and including additional resources.  

Expected Qualifications

Autistic individual or an ally 

Research and data entry experience preferred 

Familiarity with Google Sheets 

Tasks this project is likely to involve include:

• Audit the entries in our Resource Directory by section
• Verification of existing information in various sections of the resource database 
• Documentation of data in the resource base
• Making phone calls to organizations and businesses to verify working numbers and resource information

Position overview:

• Regular exposure to a team of staff and management, as well as the authority and scope to apply your expertise to community asset mapping.
• The candidate must have a strong understanding of effective and essential services for autistic individuals of all ages (pediatric, school age, adults, seniors)
• The position requires ongoing communication with family navigation, operations and data/technology staff
• Hands-on experience with researching and navigating autism specific services
• Experience with data documentation 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good understanding of evidence based, trauma informed, neuro affirming therapies and services

This internship position requires 20 hours per week. 

The ideal candidate will have great attention to detail,  basic computer skills, experience working with data.

The Development Committee is responsible for the financial support of WAA’s programs and services, the quality and quantity of volunteer participation in WAA, and the internal and external image of WAA. The committee oversees the fundraising programs of WAA. It makes recommendations to the Board regarding fundraising standards and regulations for WAA. The Development Committee is further be responsible for promoting a positive image of WAA with the public, professionals and consumers of services and for helping to increase the understanding of the objectives and programs of WAA. Average time commitment is 2-5 hours per week. 

We are looking for a Front-end developer to join our team. You should be able to create visually appealing pages that feature user-friendly design and clear navigation.

We expect you to be a tech-savvy professional, who is curious about new digital technologies and aspires to combine usability with visual design.

Position overview:

• Regular exposure to a team of staff and management, as well as the authority and scope to apply your expertise to many interesting technical problems.
• The candidate must have a strong understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.
• The position requires ongoing communication with family support, operations and fundraising staff
• Hands-on experience with markup languages like HTML’ s.
• Experience with WordPress and similar CMS
• Experience with CSS, Javascript and JQuery
• Familiarity with browser testing and debugging
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of PHP is a plus
• Good understanding of SEO

Time Commitment: 20 hours weekly

We’re looking for a talented and driven Social Media Marketing assistant to join our team at Washington Autism Alliance (WAA.) The Social Media assistant will support the Community Engagement team to curate and create excellent relevant content; post and monitor four social media channels for engagement and analytics.

What this position means for you:

• Opportunity for lifelong family and community connections
• A reference point on your resume
• A steppingstone for your career in HR, nonprofit administration, social work, social services, psychology and more!

What your services mean to WAA:

• Opportunity to recruit great volunteers
• Opportunity to match volunteers to children and families in need
• Opportunity to match volunteers to other WAA projects of their choice

Washington Autism Alliance is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated
intern to assist with graphic design. Projects include program booklet for our special events. As an Graphic Design Intern, you
will play a vital role in helping to promote and execute our signature
events, which support the programs and services offered by the
Washington Autism Alliance.