Development Intern

DSNWK; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

DSNWK is seeking a Development Communications role to support the Director of Development in creating and maintaining materials and activities that promote the mission and fundraising efforts.

You will collaborate with the Major Gifts and Fundraising Team to plan communication strategies, develop promotional materials, assist in event planning, grant writing, donor recognition, website maintenance, and social media initiatives to raise brand awareness and support fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field.
• Proficient in technology, social media strategy and analysis, and video/audio/photo editing.
• Media literacy required.
• Prior exposure to people with developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of communication strategies with the Major Gifts and Fundraising Team.
• Develop and maintain promotional and informational materials under the Director of Development.
• Assist in event planning and execution (Annual Luncheon, donor cultivation, and other fundraising events).
• Participate in grant writing efforts and assist with grant reports and acknowledgements.

Skills

Social media strategy

Social media analysis

Video editing

Media literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Graphic design software

Job description

Department - Development
FLSA Status - Non-exempt

Job Summary

Provide support to the Director of Development in supporting the development of and maintenance of materials and activities that promote and support the Mission of DSNWK and fundraising efforts.

Essential Functions

• Work with the Major Gifts and Fundraising Team (President, Administrative Assistant, Director of Development, and Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer) to assist in the planning and execution of communication strategies.
• Under the direction of the Director of Development, develop and maintain all promotional and informational materials.
• Assist in event planning and execution (i.e. Annual Luncheon, donor cultivation and other public and fundraising events, etc.).
• Participate in the DSNWK Grant Committee and grant writing efforts. Assist in completing reports and acknowledgements of grants/foundations as appropriate.
• Assist the Director of Development in donor recognition activities and displays.
• Assist the Director of Development in maintaining the DSNWK website, including the creation and production of online marketing content.
• Assist the Director of Development in planning, implementing, managing and monitoring DSNWK's social media strategy in order to increase brand awareness, and improve marketing efforts.
• Maintain media literacy and utilize current media platforms and trends to strategically create and execute social media content.
• Track and analyze DSNWK's social media channels in order to reach the above goal.
• Assist the Director of Development in the creation of marketing materials such as Developments magazine, DSNWK's Annual Report, and audio/video productions.
• Continually research, learn, and utilize current design and production applications to reach the above goal.

HIPAA Compliance

• This position is responsible for maintaining confidentiality for all PHI and ePHI that is shared with this person. This position will have access to all PHI and ePHI for individuals as required for projects, grants, and donor contact.

Other Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Capital Campaign Core Team.
• Serve as a member of the Grant Committee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• This position is not subject to the two year training period as defined by KPERS.

Job Specifications

Education - Bachelor's Degree in Communication(s) or related field required.

Experience - Proficient in use of technology, social media strategy and analysis, and video/audio/photo editing. Media literacy required. Prior personal or job related exposure to people with developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required.

Extent of physical effort required - Routine job requirements. Little if any behavior or other physical intervention.

Comments:

Other Requirements:

• Able to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation, public speaking and facilitation skills.
• Strong technology skills and media literacy.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism.
• Valid drivers license.

This job description does not provide the basis for an employment contract or constitute an offer of employment. It is intended solely to outline the qualifications and responsibilities of this position. These qualifications and responsibilities may be changed at any time to support and enhance the organization's successful achievement of its mission.

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