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Become a Marketing Volunteer and Make an Impact
AMA Pittsburgh is among the largest chapters, and our volunteers bring our mission to life. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, sharpen your marketing expertise, or get hands-on experience, there’s a place for you to make a real and lasting impact.
Join us at an upcoming event to see our volunteers in action and learn more from our team.
Why Volunteer with AMA Pittsburgh?
This isn’t busywork. It’s meaningful, hands-on experience that puts your talents to work and gets you closer to your career goals.
- Build Your Skills. Gain practical hands-on experience to expand or refine your marketing expertise by working hand-in-hand with leaders.
- Make an Impact. Help advance workforce readiness, support rising marketing talent, and play a role in strengthening Pittsburgh’s marketing community.
- Unlock Exclusive Perks. Gain access to volunteer-only events, publish your ideas, speak at engagements, and attend AMA events for free.
- Grow Your Network. Collaborate with marketers from across industries, meet mentors and peers, and build relationships that last well beyond one event.
- Boost Your Brand. Volunteering gets your name out there in the best way. It shows your commitment, initiative, and ability to get things done.
Ready to share and build your skills? Complete our simple application.
Find Your Fit
Most roles require just 1–3 hours a week, and we’ll work with you to find (or create) the right fit. Here are some of the volunteer opportunities you can get involved:
- Chapter Management
- Collegiate Relations
- Communications
- Finance
- Programming
- Partnerships & Sponsorships
- Recruitment & Retention
Volunteer of the Month Spotlight
Every month, we spotlight a standout volunteer whose energy and ideas have helped us move the needle. It’s our way of saying thanks and inspiring others to step up and shine.
Volunteering here reminds me how much impact you can make outside your 9-to-5. AMA gives me a creative outlet to test ideas quickly, experiment with new tech, and collaborate across disciplines in a way that directly benefits a local professional community. It’s a great balance of impact and experimentation, and I’m grateful to be part of it.
Open Volunteer positions:
Communications Department
Website Manager
This crucial role maintains website functionality, updates content, optimizes user experience (UX), manages the CMS, and tracks web analytics to ensure strong engagement and reach
Social Media Specialist
The communications committee needs help in creating content and managing social media channels for AMA Pittsburgh. This marketing volunteer would have the opportunity to network with many members, prospective members, professionals, companies, and sponsors.
Membership & Volunteering
Acquisition & Retention
Recruit new members and volunteers, and keep current ones engaged. This role focuses on outreach campaigns, welcome flows, and renewal strategies to support sustained growth.
New Member & Volunteer Engagement
Ensure new members and volunteers feel welcomed, supported, and connected. This role leads onboarding emails, personal outreach, and first-touch experiences.
Community Experience and Events Liaison
Partner with Programming to greet attendees, especially non-members, at AMA Pittsburgh events. Help create a welcoming environment and encourage membership through one-on-one connections.
Group & Organizational Member Relations
Manage relationships with universities, agencies, and companies with group memberships. Act as a liaison to ensure they’re engaged, informed, and seeing value in their membership.
Partnerships & Sponsorships Department
Event Sponsor Coordinator
The sponsorship committee needs help identifying and securing sponsors for events. This volunteer would have the opportunity to network with Pittsburgh-area companies and help them gain exposure through the chapter.
Programming Department
Chair of Recurring Events
This role oversees the planning, execution, and evaluation of all recurring events, ensuring consistency and value for members. This individual works closely with event managers to maintain the quality and relevance of programming and reports to the VP of Programming to get final board approval before executing or giving the go-ahead to managers to execute.
Networking Event Manager
The Networking Event Manager is responsible for planning and executing a range of networking events, including happy hours, agency tours, members-only gatherings, prospective member recruitment events, and career fairs. These events aim to foster connections among members, attract new members, and enhance career opportunities.
Speaker Panel Manager
This position involves planning all aspects of speaker panels, from selecting timely topics and recruiting diverse industry leaders to managing event logistics and marketing efforts in collaboration with other teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational abilities and event planning experience, playing a crucial role in delivering valuable learning opportunities for members while ensuring diverse perspectives are represented.
Happy Hour Manager
For this marketing volunteer opportunity, we’re looking for an organized, charismatic individual to host our monthly webinars, introduce guest speaker, and facilitate discussion among virtual attendees. This role is a unique opportunity to significantly impact the marketing community while expanding your network and gaining valuable experience. The position also involves coordinating all marketing-related efforts with our Communications department to drive awareness and ticket sales.
Programming Agenda Volunteer
This position is a perfect fit for a creative thinker who has knowledge of today’s marketing trends and a growing network of professional colleagues. It involves finding engaging speakers and topics that are relevant to today’s marketing challenges. The volunteer will work directly with the VP of Programming and programming committee. It also involves scheduling and event planning, along with the support of the committee.
Become a Volunteer
Expand your skills and your network as a volunteer with AMA Pittsburgh.
I volunteer for the communications chapter curating social media posts, so I’m doing what I love. And, everyone is so supportive in this organization, which I appreciate so much! Overall, AMA consists of such a good group of people. Everyone has such diverse backgrounds, so it’s rare to not find someone who specializes in a specific marketing discipline.
A huge shoutout to AMA Pittsburgh for helping me grow personally and professionally. I’ve met such wonderful people through this organization and recommend it to anyone looking to get involved in a marketing non-pro.