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ASPIRE is run entirely by volunteers and we can use your help!

Volunteer with us to join a community of like-minded people working together to make a difference in our community.

All of our positions are hybrid or remote!

Open Positions

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Development Director
The primary responsibility of the Development Director is to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporate and community foundations. Working closely with the Finance Director, they will bring in revenue streams through donations, grants, and special events. They may also oversee a Fundraising Committee to share the goal of meeting ASPIRE’s fundraising targets.

Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop strategic financial partnerships, building a donor pipeline
- Oversee grant applications and reporting processes, while collaborating with the Grant Writing Associate, Finance Directors, Program Directors or Board Members
- Work closely with the Marketing Director to communicate with donors about their impact and other key organizational updates for an EOY appeal
- Support the AAWIL Conference team in identification, cultivation, solicitation, and tracking of donors and sponsors, as needed
- Organize and archive communication database and campaign material in Google Drive/Hubspot
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per month
Length of Commitment: 2 years
Marketing Director
The primary responsibility of the Marketing Director is to lead the Marketing Team (Visual Design Manager, Website Manager, Social Media Manager, and Email Marketing Manager) in developing and implementing ASPIRE’s comprehensive marketing, communications, and visual branding strategy, in order to cultivate long-term engagement with a broad range of stakeholders and to increase organizational visibility.

Key Responsibilities
- Create, execute, and manage an integrated marketing and communications strategy that reflects ASPIRE’s mission
- Identify and create compelling content to increase ASPIRE’s online presence and to engage with targeted audiences, including mentors, mentees, volunteers, donors, and community members
- Collaborate with ASPIRE Program Directors to assist with their marketing and communications needs
- Set marketing strategy deadlines for events, recruitment activities, and fundraising campaigns
- Oversee ASPIRE’s website, newsletter, social media accounts, and other marketing materials
Key Deliverables
- Develop a viable marketing and social media content plan and schedule to enhance overall presence of ASPIRE
- Publish content that reflects ASPIRE’s mission on its website, newsletter, and social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per month
Length of Commitment: 2 years

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AAWIL Conference Team Volunteers
Under the leadership of the Conference Director(s), the conference team volunteers are responsible for the planning and execution of ASPIRE’s largest and most well-known event, which gathers approximately 200 Asian American women from the greater Boston area.

Key Responsibilities
- Brainstorm conference ideas and do research for various conference needs (such as venue planning, catering, etc.)
- Identify and reach out to potential speakers, manage speaker communications, including collecting bios, headshots, and slide decks, while ensuring they meet all deadlines.
- Identify and reach out to potential conference sponsors
- Market conference to attendees by emailing various schools, student organizations, work resource groups, etc.
- Coordinate logistics for rooms, catering menus, AV requirements, and floor plans.
- Manage conference day logistics such as event registration, attendee inquiries, and troubleshoot issues
Key Deliverables
- Outreach emails to speakers, sponsors, and attendees
- Manage day of logistics for conference
Time Commitment: 5 - 15 hours per month
Length of Commitment: 1 year
AAWIL Attendee Experience Coordinator(s)
Role Summary
The Attendee Experience Coordinator helps design and support a meaningful and engaging experience for attendees of the AAWIL conference. This role works closely with the Conference (Co-)Director(s) to help ensure the event’s impact and sustainability.

Responsibilities
- Assist in planning networking and community-building activities
- Support special programming (e.g., workshops, interactive sessions, etc)
- Help think through attendee flow and engagement
- Gather ideas to enhance inclusivity and overall experience
- Support execution of execution elements on the day of the event
Ideal for someone who:
Is creative, people-centered, and enjoys designing experiences that bring people together.

Time Commitment
Approximately 5-15 hours per month, with increased involvement closer to the conference date

Length of Commitment
Through the conference planning cycle (1 year)
AAWIL Audience Outreach Coordinator(s)
Role Summary
The Audience Outreach Coordinator owns the outreach and partnership needed to reach the target of 200 attendees, through active outreach, building relationship and distribution channels, and driving registrations through communities and networks. This role works closely with the Conference (Co-)Director(s) to help ensure the event’s sustainability and growth.

Responsibilities
- Build and manage a pipeline of partner organizations and communities
- Executive outreach to promote the conference through identified channels
- Drive registration through follow-ups and group engagement
- Track progress towards attendance goals and adjust outreach efforts
- Leverage partnerships (schools, organizations, sponsors) to expand reach
- Collaborate with other team members from Conference Team and extended ASPIRE team to amplify visibility
Ideal for someone who:
Is proactive, organized and interested in outreach, or relationship-building.

Time Commitment
Approximately 5-15 hours per month, with increased involvement closer to the conference date

Length of Commitment
Through the conference planning cycle (1 year)
AAWIL Event Logistics Coordinator(s)
Role Summary
The Event Logistics Coordinator supports the planning and execution of operational details for the AAWIL conference. This role works closely with the Conference (Co-)Director(s) to help ensure the conference runs smoothly from setup through completion.

Responsibilities
- Support venue coordination and event setup planning
- Collaborate with Attendee Experience Coordinator and assist with registration flow and check-in process
- Help organize materials, signage, and supplies
- Coordinate day-of-logistics (room setup, timing, transitions)
Ideal for someone who:
Is detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoys bringing plans to life.

Time Commitment
Approximately 5-15 hours per month, with increased involvement closer to the conference date

Length of Commitment
Through the conference planning cycle (1 year)
AAWIL Sponsorship Outreach Coordinator(s)
Role Summary
The Sponsorship Outreach Coordinator(s) supports the efforts to secure funding for the AAWIL conference, through sponsorship outreach and fundraising initiatives. This role works closely with the Conference (Co-)Director(s) to help ensure the event’s sustainability and growth.

Responsibilities
- Research potential sponsors, donors, and funding opportunities
- Support outreach efforts (drafting emails, tracking responses, follow-ups)
- Maintain a sponsorship and fundraising tracker
- Assist with preparing outreach materials, sponsor materials or decks
- Help coordinate sponsor commitments and basic deliverables
- Support simple fundraising initiatives (e.g., community outreach, campaigns, or donor engagement)
Ideal for someone who:
Is proactive, organized and interested in fundraising, outreach, or relationship-building.

Time Commitment
Approximately 5-15 hours per month, with increased involvement closer to the conference date

Length of Commitment
Through the conference planning cycle (1 year)
ASPIRE in the Community Coordinator(s)
The ASPIRE in the Community Coordinator will engage members of the community through the execution of informational, educational, or social events for ASPIRE, alongside the ASPIRE in the Community Director and other coordinators. Potential events may include ASPIRING TALKS Workshop Series, Behind the Scenes with ASPIRE, Project Community, and more.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of 1-3 main events
- Collaborate with other programs to review event plans
- Work together with General Volunteers (and Team Members who sign up) for operational logistics
- Attend at least 5 events during the year
- Partner with the Marketing Committee for event specific social media posts, graphics, and other programs
- Assist the AitC Director and Finance Director with budgets outlining the cost and needs of events
- Target attendance to offset costs
Key Deliverables
- Submit event plans to the AitC Director and Board for review
- Organize a number of events over the course of the year with at least 30 attendees, with a target of a profit above cost
- Create a comprehensive event timeline that includes all planned AitC events
Time Commitment: 5-7 hours per week (in addition to meetings once every two weeks)
Length of Commitment: 1 year of active duty, can be renewed upon acceptance of request