Event and Communications Coordinator- Pediatrics (Reach Out & Read KC) at The University of Kansas Health System

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

32.85

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Planning, Social Media Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Writing, Communication, Organization, Attention To Detail, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Department: SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS) ----- Reach Out & Read KC Position Title: Event and Communications Coordinator- Pediatrics (Reach Out & Read KC) Job Family Group: Professional Staff Job Description Summary: ary Since 1997, Read Out and Read Kansas City (ROR-KC) has been providing critical early literacy services to at risk children, ages birth to five, at partnering healthcare clinics throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. ROR-KC, the only medically-based early literacy program in Kansas City, makes literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric care so children grow up with access to books, engaged parents, and enter school ready to learn. Our offices are located on the KU Medical Center campus in the support services building with a small team and regular volunteers. The Event and Communications Coordinator will support Reach Out and Read Kansas City’s fundraising event planning efforts, communication and marketing efforts and lead the volunteer program (recruiting, onboarding, placing and recognizing volunteers), all of which are critical to our ability to positively impact the community. This will include the planning of two signature events, a few related smaller events and being the liaison for event sponsors. Creating content and managing our social media, website and blog, producing a monthly e-newsletter and coordinating volunteers. The Events and Communication Coordinator will be responsible for creating content and managing our social media accounts, e-newsletters, monitoring and updating the website and main email account and working with the Executive Director for email dissemination of appeal letters. This employee will report to the Executive Director. Job Description: Job Duties Outlined 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 Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Rate Type: Hourly Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Pay Range: $22.66 - $32.85 Minimum $22.66 Midpoint $27.75 Maximum $32.85 The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care. The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/ Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment. https://www.kumc.edu/public-safety/clery-information/annual-security-report.html https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf https://www.laborposters.org/federal/1606-federal-pay-transparency-poster.htm

Responsibilities

The Event and Communications Coordinator will support fundraising event planning, communication, and marketing efforts, as well as lead the volunteer program. This includes planning signature events, managing social media, and coordinating volunteers.