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University of Kansas Medical Center · 8 hours ago

Event and Communications Coordinator- Pediatrics (Reach Out & Read KC)

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$22.66/hr - $32.85/hr

4+ years exp

The University of Kansas Medical Center is dedicated to providing critical early literacy services to at-risk children through its Reach Out & Read Kansas City program. The Event and Communications Coordinator will support fundraising efforts, manage marketing communications, and lead the volunteer program to enhance community impact.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating, fundraising and growing signature events annually

Coordinating smaller fundraising campaigns and events, i.e., Giving Tuesday, One Day, One KU, restaurant percentage nights

Serve as a communication liaison between ROR-KC and media outlets

Recruit and coordinate event committee members/volunteers to assist in planning and executing events

Connect with event sponsors. Maintain and grow positive relationships with event sponsors

Become familiar with ROR-KC’s style guide to ensure branding, voice, and the mission are present and consistent across all materials

Create content for social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, as well as maintain the ROR-KC blog and website (blogs, posts, videos, create events, etc.)

Maintain Communications Plan, including

Create content for social media accounts (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn)

Maintain/update the ROR-KC website regularly (posts, videos, event pages)

Content and design of e-newsletter

Assist the board marketing committee with marketing efforts

Schedule meetings and/or interviews with participating families, medical professionals, or volunteers as necessary to develop content

Plan and execute the annual parent survey from dissemination to evaluation

Welcome volunteers by email in a timely manner once an inquiry is made to ROR-KC

Schedule, train, and place new volunteers

Coordinate a volunteer appreciation event annually, in April

Communicate volunteer interest and needs with ROR-KC staff to find appropriate volunteer opportunities

Enter and maintain volunteer information in database

Track and report volunteer information for program-related and grant purposes

Qualification

Event planningSocial media managementPublic relationsMarketingFundraisingGraphic designOrganizationCommunicationAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

Required

Four (4) years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis

One (1) year of professional experience in event planning, social media management, public relations, marketing or a writing field

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Preferred

Two (2) years professional experience in special event planning, social media management, public relations, marketing, fundraising, or a writing field

One year of experience with websites and social media posting, designing, blogging, writing and editing

Experience in Journalism

Experience with Canva, Donor Perfect, and/or One Cause

Experience with Graphic Design

Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including various organizational and educational levels

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills