Outreach Representative- AIDS Walk Los Angeles (L.A.)

Outreach Representative- AIDS Walk Los Angeles (L.A.)

Date: 2010-07-23, 10:14AM PDT
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AIDS Walk Los Angeles is seeking enthusiastic, motivated individuals to become representatives for our outreach team! AIDS Walk Los Angeles is a fundraising walkathon benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and other L.A. County AIDS service organizations. The 10k walk begins and ends in West Hollywood on Sunday, October 17.

Position: Outreach representatives will distribute posters, registration materials, and point-of-purchase stands in local stores and businesses throughout Los Angeles County in an effort to maximize visibility, build awareness and generate excitement about the upcoming AIDS Walk Los Angeles.

This position is TEMPORARY and pays $15/hour. Positions begin on Tuesday, August 3 and will last approximately two weeks. During this time, the job will be a FULL TIME position, working from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Applicants must commit to the full two weeks with no schedule conflicts. Depending on performance, additional employment opportunities may become available after the initial hiring period.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be enthusiastic and articulate with a customer service personality
• This is a physically demanding job; must be comfortable lifting a minimum of 35 pounds and being on your feet for the majority of the day
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be dependable and have reliable car with proof of insurance
• Fluency in Spanish or another language is a plus, as is knowledge of AIDS Walk Los Angeles
• Previous marketing and/or promotional experience is highly desirable

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must be available for an interview July 28-30.

To apply please call SAM at (213) 201-9255.

Since its conception in 1985, AIDS Walk Los Angeles has remained an extraordinarily powerful demonstration of the community’s determination to overcome HIV/AIDS. Today, AIDS Walk Los Angeles is the largest AIDS fundraising event in Southern California and is a crucial source of funds for AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and the dozens of other local AIDS service organizations who benefit from the event. Last year’s event raised nearly $3 million.

AIDS Walk Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnic group identification, race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or physical handicap.