Event and Communications Coordinator- Pediatrics (Reach Out & Read KC)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.25 - $27.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
retirement program
Job Description
Reach Out and Read Kansas City (ROR-KC) is a vital organization dedicated to promoting early childhood literacy in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Established in 1997, ROR-KC is the only medically-based early literacy program in Kansas City, working closely with healthcare clinics to provide access to books and encourage engaged parenting from birth through age five. The organization integrates literacy promotion into pediatric care, ensuring that children entering school are ready to learn and succeed. Situated on the KU Medical Center campus, ROR-KC operates with a focused team supported by volunteers, making a significant community impact through its outreach and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter
- Ability to recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers
- Competence in event planning and fundraising
- Skilled in managing social media and communications
- Experience in content creation and editing
- Ability to maintain websites and email accounts
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to engage with sponsors and media
- Availability for full-time work
- Commitment to supporting early literacy and community engagement
Job Qualifications
- Four years of relevant experience or equivalent education
- At least one year of professional experience in event planning, social media management, public relations, marketing, or writing
- Experience in special event planning, social media management, fundraising, or public relations preferred
- Experience with website management, blogging, writing, and editing
- Journalism experience preferred
- Familiarity with Canva, Donor Perfect, and/or One Cause software preferred
- Experience with graphic design preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Experience working with diverse populations
Job Duties
- Coordinate and grow annual signature fundraising events
- Coordinate smaller fundraising campaigns and events such as Giving Tuesday and One KU
- Serve as communication liaison between ROR-KC and media outlets
- Recruit and coordinate event committee members and volunteers
- Connect with and maintain relationships with event sponsors
- Create and manage content for social media accounts
- Maintain and update the ROR-KC website and blog
- Produce monthly e-newsletters
- Assist the board marketing committee with marketing efforts
- Schedule meetings or interviews for content development
- Plan and execute annual parent survey
- Welcome, train, schedule, and place new volunteers
- Coordinate annual volunteer appreciation event
- Manage volunteer communications and database
- Track and report volunteer information for program and grant purposes
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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