Fundraising & Event Promotion Specialist (Immediate Start)

Fundraising & Event Promotion Specialist – Social Media, Ticket Sales, Sponsor Outreach (Immediate Start) Job Type: Short term contract (Urgent) Hours: As needed, fast turnaround required Start Date: Immediately Location: Remote (Pittsburgh knowledge is a plus but not required) About the Project: We are producing a fundraiser supporting two respected charities that help families and pets in need. We have celebrity involvement, a strong mission, and a fully developed event — but we urgently need professional promotional support to increase visibility, drive ticket sales, and secure last minute sponsors. We are looking for a high energy, results driven individual who can step in right now and take ownership of outreach and promotion. What You’ll Be Responsible For 1. Social Media Promotion & Engagement • Create and post high impact content across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok • Increase engagement, shares, and visibility • Tag local businesses, influencers, and community pages • Suggest and execute quick win strategies to boost reach 2. Ticket Sales Promotion • Develop and implement tactics to drive immediate ticket purchases • Create urgency based messaging • Identify and reach out to local groups likely to attend • Promote the event experience and special features of the event 3. Sponsor Outreach • Identify potential sponsors (local and regional businesses, pet related companies, community minded brands) • Send outreach messages and follow ups • Communicate the value of sponsoring the event • Secure commitments or in kind donations where possible 4. Influencer & Media Outreach • Contact local influencers, micro influencers, and media personalities • Pitch the event in a compelling, concise way • Encourage shares, mentions, or coverage 5. General Support • Help create momentum and visibility • Provide ideas and execute quickly • Work independently with minimal direction • Communicate clearly and frequently Ideal Candidate You are someone who: • Works fast and thrives under tight deadlines • Has experience promoting events, fundraisers, or nonprofits • Understands how to generate engagement on social media • Is comfortable doing outreach to businesses, influencers, and sponsors • Can write compelling, concise messages • Is proactive • Has a track record of getting results quickly • Is available immediately and can dedicate time over the next 2 months Skills Needed • Social media marketing • Event promotion • Fundraising outreach • Sponsor acquisition • Influencer outreach • Community engagement • Fast, clear communication To Apply Please include: 1. A brief description of your experience with event promotion or fundraising 2. Examples of past campaigns or results 3. Your availability over the next 2 months 4. Why you’re a good fit for a fast moving, urgent project Additional Notes This is an urgent role. We need someone who can start immediately and begin taking tasks off our plate.. If you’re a self starter who knows how to create momentum quickly, we would love to work with you.