Program Summary:
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) is a community-based, local economic development organization which has engaged individuals and small businesses in community-building strategies for over 40 years. Our mission is to achieve economic justice for San Francisco’s low and moderate income Latino families through asset development.
Our Business Development program assists entrepreneurs in San Francisco to start and expand their businesses. Services provided through individual consultations and group workshop curriculum, in both English and Spanish, include access to capital, business assessment, business planning, financial projections and budgeting, marketing, lease consultation, and services tailored specifically to family childcare providers in San Francisco.
Purpose:
Share your marketing and social media skills with new entrepreneurs who are in the beginning stages of opening their own business! You will work with clients and provide support as they learn about marketing plans and online strategies for getting new customers, maintaining their customer base, and managing their company’s image.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Help teach about social media marketing: twitter, facebook, yelp etc.
- Coach clients one-on-one and help them create accounts and develop social media profiles.
- Work with clients and help them formulate social media campaigns that align with their marketing plan.
- Support clients and offer best practices for managing their social media presence and responding to customers online.
- Maintain confidentiality of all client information.
Qualifications:
- Must have an understanding of the basic principles of marketing
- Strong familiarity with social media: Facebook, Twitter, Yelp; and specifically how it can best be used and tailored for business owners.
- Must be extremely reliable and able to follow through on commitments.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with people from diverse cultures and life circumstances.
- Ability to work with the public in a helpful and supportive manner.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred
Benefits:
- Help make a substantial difference in the lives of clients and directly contribute to their economic success
- Support a small business owner in the growth of their company
- Be engaged in the Mission community and give back to its residents
- Have a fun time meeting new people
- Opportunity to share your skills and knowledge with others
Time Commitment:
- Client workshops are held in the evening
- Individual coaching sessions are held during normal business hours
- We ask for a 6 month commitment, and that you volunteer at least 2 hours per week.
For more information, please contact Lucia Obregon, Volunteer Services Manager: lobregon@medasf.org or (415) 282-3334 ext. 156.
