Special Events & Communications Assistant

About the Role

Are you artsy, detail-oriented, and passionate about event planning or marketing? MISPA is hosting its inaugural Mental Health and AI Policy Fellowship Educational Convening on April 16, 2027—a landmark event giving young leaders a voice at the intersection of mental health and technology policy.

We are looking for a creative Event Promotion & Visual Design Coordinator to help us bring this vision to life. This is the perfect opportunity if you are aspiring to build a career in event production, digital marketing, or graphic design. You will take charge of our visual promotional materials and help coordinate digital outreach strategies to showcase our guest speakers, interactive sessions, and policy work.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital & Print Asset Creation: Design eye-catching digital banners, speaker highlight graphics, slide decks, interactive agenda maps, and print flyers.
• Event Promotion & Branding: Build cohesive visual themes across social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Email), aligning all materials with MISPA’s brand identity.
• Promotional Campaign Planning: Work alongside our team to brainstorm and schedule promotional drops leading up to April 2027.
• Interactive Media Prep: Design visual assets needed for live interactive moments and audience engagement segments during the convening.
• Collaboration: Partner with fellowship leadership to revise drafts based on feedback and ensure all event logistics and promotional assets are ready well before launch.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign).
• A strong interest or career goal in event planning, public relations, marketing, or digital arts.
• High attention to detail and a passion for organizing, planning, and executing creative projects.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for youth leadership, mental health, and policy.
• Ability to work independently while keeping to project deadlines leading up to the April 16 event.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-World Portfolio Building: Hands-on experience executing a full event promotion strategy for a major educational convening.
• Career Growth & Experience: Direct exposure to non-profit event planning, speaker coordination, and digital promotion.
• Flexible Remote Schedule: Work on your own time with weekly check-ins.
• Recognition: Formal letter of recommendation, LinkedIn endorsement, and volunteer hour verification upon request.