VP of Community and Social Engagement (Volunteer Role)

Ascend Austin; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Austin is seeking a VP of Community and Social Engagement to lead event strategy and execution. In this volunteer role, you'll collaborate with stakeholders to create impactful community experiences and drive engagement for a national organization. This opportunity offers professional growth and networking within a dedicated team passionate about community and culture.

Benefits

Networking opportunities with industry leaders

Professional growth in strategic planning

Leadership role within a national organization

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning, either professional or volunteer.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage deadlines.
• Experience with community-building or nonprofit leadership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the strategy and execution of community and social events.
• Track engagement metrics to continuously improve future events.
• Build partnerships with local organizations and sponsors.

Skills

Event Planning

Strong Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

VP of Community and Social Engagement (Volunteer Role)

3 days ago - Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you passionate about bringing people together, building community, and creating memorable experiences? Join Ascend Austin as our Vice President of Community and Social Events!

Ascend Austin is part of an impactful network with 65+ chapters across North America, dedicated to empowering professionals at all career stages. We offer leadership programs, cross-industry networking, and mentorship—powered entirely by volunteers from top global companies.

️ Lead and manage the strategy and execution of all community and social events to align with our mission and member interests.

️ Collaborate and build partnerships with board members, local organizations, corporate sponsors, and community groups to co-host or support events.

️ Own the process from ideation and budgeting to promotion and day-of logistics - ensuring high-quality, impactful experiences.

️ Track impact and engagement metrics to continuously improve future events.

This role offers a leadership seat and an opportunity to shape the local impact of a national organization.

Gain professional growth in strategic planning, relationship-building, and cross-functional collaboration.

Enjoy networking opportunities with industry leaders, sponsors, and fellow AAPI professionals.

- Proven experience in event planning (professional or volunteer).

- A proactive self-starter who thrives in a remote, collaborative environment.

- Strong communication and organizational skills—ability to manage deadlines, rally stakeholders, and follow through.

- A passion for community, culture, and advancing AAPI professionals.

- Commitment to a volunteer role, for up to 10 hours of work a month. Remote work, based in Austin.

- Previous experience with community-building, nonprofit leadership, or volunteer teams is a plus.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

Volunteer

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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