The Executive Assistant & Marketing Specialist
Rio Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
The Executive Assistant & Marketing Specialist (EA) is a perfect opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in business development, organizational leadership, and/or human resources to learn from a team of accomplished professionals.
Executive Assistant Responsibilities
Ensure budget is reconciled and reports are available monthly
Communicate and coordinate with staff on purchasing, timekeeping, onboarding, etc.
Monitor and respond to the general business email account
Assist in the coordination of board of directors’ meetings
Grow and maintain brand reputation and recognition
Communicate with different audiences including local and national media, industry analysts, and other key influencers / stakeholders
Help fundraise donations through special event coordination
Manage multiple projects at once
Track industry-relevant news coverage and flag relevant articles for the team
Develop and ensure the NOW Connection media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Website, Eventbrite) are updated daily with relevant and original content to include graphics, videos, flyers, advertisements created on Canva, Adobe, etc.
Compile comprehensive reports for key corporate and product announcements.
Develop weekly global communications highlights Email that outlines key successes from the week and planned activities
Develop PR strategies to support events \1-2 Mailchimp Newsletters are being distributed every 1st and 3rd of the month Field and respond to incoming media requests from local business and tech reporters
Attend meetings with the executive team to learn about our company’s various business units; look for proactive opportunities to doing in these areas
Coordinate volunteers
Monitor and respond to emails
Requirements
Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
Experience in fundraising
Strong written (AP style and PR writing) and verbal communication skills
Ability to own and successfully execute projects, while meeting deadlines to multi-task
Ability to work effectively across multiple teams
Passionate about technology and learning new things
Practice healthy lifestyle habits
Computer literate (Microsoft Suite, G Suite, etc.)
Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
Education (Preferred)
30 hours of college‑level coursework in business administration, accounting, entrepreneurship, international business, marketing, graphic design, organizational leadership, human resources, or any other related field.
Temporary Employment Term Limit February 2026 – May 2026 (with renewal option)
Organization Based in San Antonio’s Eastside, NOW Connection is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of our community through food security, education, and sustainability. Established in September 2019 by members of St. Paul United Methodist Church, NOW was created to address urgent local needs with tangible, community‑led solutions. When the COVID‑19 pandemic paused our initial plans for a community market, NOW demonstrated resilience by pivoting to a direct‑distribution model, working with volunteers to provide free fresh produce and meat to families in need. Today, supported by Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) and St. Paul UMC, we are poised for significant growth. We are thrilled to be launching our flagship initiative—a state‑of‑the‑art hydroponic farm—in Spring 2025.
Application Process Interested candidates should complete a job application, to include uploading a recent resume. Link to job application is
https://form.jotform.com/260248716204049 .
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Executive Assistant Responsibilities
Ensure budget is reconciled and reports are available monthly
Communicate and coordinate with staff on purchasing, timekeeping, onboarding, etc.
Monitor and respond to the general business email account
Assist in the coordination of board of directors’ meetings
Grow and maintain brand reputation and recognition
Communicate with different audiences including local and national media, industry analysts, and other key influencers / stakeholders
Help fundraise donations through special event coordination
Manage multiple projects at once
Track industry-relevant news coverage and flag relevant articles for the team
Develop and ensure the NOW Connection media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Website, Eventbrite) are updated daily with relevant and original content to include graphics, videos, flyers, advertisements created on Canva, Adobe, etc.
Compile comprehensive reports for key corporate and product announcements.
Develop weekly global communications highlights Email that outlines key successes from the week and planned activities
Develop PR strategies to support events \1-2 Mailchimp Newsletters are being distributed every 1st and 3rd of the month Field and respond to incoming media requests from local business and tech reporters
Attend meetings with the executive team to learn about our company’s various business units; look for proactive opportunities to doing in these areas
Coordinate volunteers
Monitor and respond to emails
Requirements
Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
Experience in fundraising
Strong written (AP style and PR writing) and verbal communication skills
Ability to own and successfully execute projects, while meeting deadlines to multi-task
Ability to work effectively across multiple teams
Passionate about technology and learning new things
Practice healthy lifestyle habits
Computer literate (Microsoft Suite, G Suite, etc.)
Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
Education (Preferred)
30 hours of college‑level coursework in business administration, accounting, entrepreneurship, international business, marketing, graphic design, organizational leadership, human resources, or any other related field.
Temporary Employment Term Limit February 2026 – May 2026 (with renewal option)
Organization Based in San Antonio’s Eastside, NOW Connection is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of our community through food security, education, and sustainability. Established in September 2019 by members of St. Paul United Methodist Church, NOW was created to address urgent local needs with tangible, community‑led solutions. When the COVID‑19 pandemic paused our initial plans for a community market, NOW demonstrated resilience by pivoting to a direct‑distribution model, working with volunteers to provide free fresh produce and meat to families in need. Today, supported by Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) and St. Paul UMC, we are poised for significant growth. We are thrilled to be launching our flagship initiative—a state‑of‑the‑art hydroponic farm—in Spring 2025.
Application Process Interested candidates should complete a job application, to include uploading a recent resume. Link to job application is
https://form.jotform.com/260248716204049 .
#J-18808-Ljbffr