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Administrative & Marketing Assistant

Job Title: Administrative & Marketing Assistant

Position Type: Part-Time (20–25 hours/week)

Location: Main office in Carlsbad with travel around Eddy County (United Way of Eddy County)

Reports To: Executive Director

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What You’ll Do

You’ll be the heartbeat of our front office, the friendly voice on the phone, the supportive hand behind our community events, and a creative helper telling our story.

• First Point of Hope (211 & Community Intake): Be the welcoming first touchpoint for individuals reaching out for help. You’ll listen with empathy, conduct intake assessments, and connect neighbors with critical local resources and assistance programs.

• Events & Community Fun: Jump in to help plan, prep, and pull off our signature community events, volunteer drives and food distribution. From vendor coordination to day-of logistics, you’ll help bring the energy!

• Marketing & Storytelling Spark: Team up with our marketing lead to snap event photos, draft punchy social media updates, design simple flyers (Canva fans welcome!), and share real-world impact stories that inspire Eddy County.

• Team & Office Operations: Keep our mission running smoothly behind the scenes by supporting the Executive Director with light scheduling, greeting office guests, managing mail, and keeping records organized.

Who You Are

• A People Person: You bring warm, authentic energy to every conversation, whether speaking with a family in crisis, a local donor, or a volunteer partner.

• A Community Builder: You genuinely care about Eddy County and want to be part of a team that leaves the place better than we found it.

• Organized & Flexible: You can roll with the punches, prioritize tasks, and jump from scheduling a meeting to setting up an event banner without missing a beat.

• Tech & Creative Savvy: Comfortable with standard office tools (email, documents, simple spreadsheets) and excited to learn or use platforms like Canva and social media channels.

Qualifications & Assets

• High school diploma or equivalent (some college or office/customer service experience is a bonus!).

• Experience in office coordination, customer service, or community-facing roles preferred.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a huge asset (highly preferred to connect seamlessly with all members of our community).

• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation for local errands and event support.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Schedule: Flexible part-time hours (20–25 hours/week) designed to fit work-life balance.

• Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment where laughter and hard work go hand-in-hand.

• Purpose: Go home at the end of every week knowing you actively helped Eddy County thrive.

Ready to Join Our Team?

To apply, please email your resume to: director@uweddyco.org