Membership & Event Coordinator - Donor Engagement

Ball State PBS; Muncie, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State Public Media is seeking a part-time Membership & Event Assistant to support donor relations, membership campaigns, and community engagement while delivering outstanding service to members and partners.

You will coordinate events, manage gifts and acknowledgments, and help grow philanthropic support through campaigns and renewals in the Ball State area. This role offers flexible hours and contributes to meaningful public media outreach.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or an additional two years of related experience accepted in lieu of an associates degree.
• At least one year of related experience in fundraising, events, or related area.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a communication-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor and membership processing, including gifts, pledges, record maintenance, and confidential financial information in Public Media databases.
• Provide exceptional member support by responding to inquiries via phone and email and preparing acknowledgment letters and stewardship communications.
• Generate reports, maintain donor databases, and manage lists.
• Support fundraising initiatives through direct mail, email campaigns, membership renewals, on-air drives, and special events.
• Assist with membership operations by overseeing premium fulfillment, tracking inventory, coordinating supplies, and collaborating with Ball State Public Media staff to achieve fundraising and audience engagement goals.
• Coordinate and support the planning and execution of Ball State Public Media events annually, collaborating with staff, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners to ensure successful outcomes.
• Plan and manage small community engagement events and special programs throughout the year, including educational, cultural, and family-focused activities that support Public Media’s goals.
• Communicate effectively with community organizations, municipal agencies, vendors, and stakeholders, securing permits, licenses, and other approvals necessary for event operations.

Skills

Donor relations

Event planning

Membership campaigns

Customer service

Reports

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in a communication-related field

Tools

Donor databases

Microsoft Office

Email campaign software

Job description

Ball State Public Media is seeking a part-time Membership & Event Assistant to support donor relations, membership campaigns, and community engagement while delivering outstanding service to members and partners.

You will coordinate events, manage gifts and acknowledgments, and help grow philanthropic support through campaigns and renewals in the Ball State area. This role offers flexible hours and contributes to meaningful public media outreach.