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

Event Planning and Fundraising

• 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. * Committee meetings will take place when it is most convenient for most of the volunteers.

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

Manage Marketing and Communications

• 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.

Volunteer Coordination

• 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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 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.

Skills

• Communication

• Organization

• Attention to detail

• Interpersonal skills

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter