Development Assistant, Events & Social Media

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!  

Position Summary: Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) seeks an organized, creative, and proactive Events & Media Coordinator to oversee the planning and execution of high-impact events and manage digital engagement strategies across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate is a collaborative multitasker with an eye for detail, a strong sense of ownership, and a passion for the work of FSRI.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning & Management

• Research and secure event venues with approval from the Director of Development and VP of Philanthropy
• Work with Development Director to develop comprehensive event plans for fundraising, community, and staff-focused events
• Organize and manage volunteers to support various events
• Supervise vendor arrivals and setups to ensure alignment with run-of-show and event goals
• Assist with hands-on setup and breakdown of events, ensuring timely execution and cleanup
• Manage all event details including tablecloths, flowers, signage, AV, caterer
• Plan and confirm event details such as seating, dining, entertainment, timeline, and guest list
• Collect sponsor assets (logos, taglines, etc.) for integration into promotional materials
• Ensure timely processing of vendor payments and track expenditures
• Report weekly on planning progress and budget status to the Director of Development and VP of Philanthropy
• Participate in debriefs and improvement planning

Social Media & Digital Engagement

• Support development of and coordinate our strategic editorial calendar for FSRI and affiliated programs, including Lucy’s Hearth and AIDS Project Rhode Island
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Manager to create engaging, relevant content that reflects the voice and mission of each program
• Implement strategies to grow audience reach and foster engagement across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X
• Monitor analytics and adjust tactics to improve performance
• Respond to online comments and inquiries in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in event planning, social media management, marketing, or nonprofit development
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with a flair for creative problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with AV production, design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), and digital scheduling platforms
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
• Strong alignment with FSRI’s mission and commitment to equity and community-centered care
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. 

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.