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

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.25 - $27.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
long term disability insurance
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Reach Out and Read Kansas City (ROR-KC) is a vital early literacy organization working to support at-risk children from birth to five years old throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Founded in 1997, ROR-KC is the only medically-based early literacy program in the region, partnering with healthcare clinics to integrate literacy promotion into pediatric care. This ensures that children have consistent access to books, engaged parenting, and are well prepared for school. Operating from offices located on the University of Kansas Medical Center campus, the organization benefits from a committed small team and dedicated volunteers who together make a meaningful... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • four years relevant experience or education substitution
  • one year professional experience in event planning, social media management, public relations, marketing, or writing field
  • ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
  • proficiency with website and social media platforms
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • experience with volunteer coordination
  • ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Job Qualifications

  • Four years of relevant experience with education substitutable on a year-for-year basis
  • one year professional experience in event planning, social media management, public relations, marketing, or writing
  • two years professional experience preferred in special event planning, social media management, public relations, marketing, fundraising, or writing
  • one year experience with website management, 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
  • strong communication skills
  • organizational skills
  • attention to detail
  • interpersonal skills

Job Duties

  • Coordinate, fundraise, and grow signature events annually
  • coordinate smaller fundraising campaigns and events such as Giving Tuesday, One Day, One KU, restaurant percentage nights
  • serve as communication liaison between Reach Out and Read Kansas City and media outlets
  • recruit and coordinate event committee members and volunteers for event planning and execution
  • connect with and maintain relationships with event sponsors
  • manage marketing and communications including social media content creation and management, website and blog updates, email newsletter production
  • assist marketing committee efforts
  • schedule meetings and interviews to develop content
  • plan and execute annual parent survey
  • welcome, schedule, train, and place new volunteers
  • coordinate annual volunteer appreciation event
  • communicate volunteer interest and needs with staff to find appropriate opportunities
  • maintain volunteer database and track volunteer information for program and grant reporting

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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