New River Community College
Event and Communications Coordinator- Pediatrics (Reach Out & Read KC)
New River Community College, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Event and Communications Coordinator – Pediatrics (Reach Out & Read KC)
Department:
SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS)
Job Description Summary Since 1997, Reach Out & Read Kansas City (ROR‑KC) provides critical early literacy services to at‑risk children ages birth to five, partnering with healthcare clinics across the Kansas City metropolitan area. ROR‑KC is the sole medically‑based early literacy program in Kansas City, making literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric care so children grow up with books, engaged parents, and school readiness. The coordinator works from our office on the KU Medical Center campus, supporting fundraising event planning, communications, marketing, and volunteer program leadership.
Job Duties Event Planning and Fundraising
Coordinate, fundraise, and grow two signature events annually.
Plan and execute additional fundraising campaigns and events such as Giving Tuesday, One Day, One KU, and restaurant percentage nights.
Serve as the liaison between ROR‑KC and media outlets.
Recruit, train, and place event committee members/volunteers for event planning and execution.
Maintain and grow relationships with event sponsors, acting as the primary contact.
Marketing and Communications
Adhere to ROR‑KC style guide to ensure consistent branding, voice, and mission across all materials.
Produce content for social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) and maintain the blog and website.
Create a communications plan, including content for an e‑newsletter and periodic updates to the website.
Assist the board marketing committee with marketing efforts.
Schedule meetings or interviews with families, medical professionals, or volunteers to develop content.
Plan and execute the annual parent survey, from dissemination to evaluation.
Volunteer Coordination
Welcome volunteers by email promptly upon inquiry.
Schedule, train, and assign new volunteers.
Coordinate a volunteer appreciation event annually in April.
Communicate volunteer needs and interests with staff to align opportunities.
Maintain volunteer information in a database and report it for program and grant purposes.
Required Qualifications
Four (4) years of relevant experience, or education may substitute 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
Two (2) years of professional experience in special event planning, social media management, public relations, marketing, or fundraising.
One year of experience with websites and social media posting, design, blogging, writing, and editing.
Experience in journalism, Canva, Donor Perfect, One Cause, or graphic design.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Skills
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Benefits Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, with health expense accounts and generous employer contributions. Additional benefits include life, long‑term disability, paid time off, retirement programs, and voluntary plans. For full details, visit
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html .
Compensation Pay Range: $22.66 – $32.85 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Application Instructions Apply online at
https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/…
or search for position number JR009368 on the KU Medical Center careers site. Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website; other methods will not be reviewed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, national origin, ethnicity, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. See
http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination .
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SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS)
Job Description Summary Since 1997, Reach Out & Read Kansas City (ROR‑KC) provides critical early literacy services to at‑risk children ages birth to five, partnering with healthcare clinics across the Kansas City metropolitan area. ROR‑KC is the sole medically‑based early literacy program in Kansas City, making literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric care so children grow up with books, engaged parents, and school readiness. The coordinator works from our office on the KU Medical Center campus, supporting fundraising event planning, communications, marketing, and volunteer program leadership.
Job Duties Event Planning and Fundraising
Coordinate, fundraise, and grow two signature events annually.
Plan and execute additional fundraising campaigns and events such as Giving Tuesday, One Day, One KU, and restaurant percentage nights.
Serve as the liaison between ROR‑KC and media outlets.
Recruit, train, and place event committee members/volunteers for event planning and execution.
Maintain and grow relationships with event sponsors, acting as the primary contact.
Marketing and Communications
Adhere to ROR‑KC style guide to ensure consistent branding, voice, and mission across all materials.
Produce content for social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) and maintain the blog and website.
Create a communications plan, including content for an e‑newsletter and periodic updates to the website.
Assist the board marketing committee with marketing efforts.
Schedule meetings or interviews with families, medical professionals, or volunteers to develop content.
Plan and execute the annual parent survey, from dissemination to evaluation.
Volunteer Coordination
Welcome volunteers by email promptly upon inquiry.
Schedule, train, and assign new volunteers.
Coordinate a volunteer appreciation event annually in April.
Communicate volunteer needs and interests with staff to align opportunities.
Maintain volunteer information in a database and report it for program and grant purposes.
Required Qualifications
Four (4) years of relevant experience, or education may substitute 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
Two (2) years of professional experience in special event planning, social media management, public relations, marketing, or fundraising.
One year of experience with websites and social media posting, design, blogging, writing, and editing.
Experience in journalism, Canva, Donor Perfect, One Cause, or graphic design.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Skills
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Benefits Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, with health expense accounts and generous employer contributions. Additional benefits include life, long‑term disability, paid time off, retirement programs, and voluntary plans. For full details, visit
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html .
Compensation Pay Range: $22.66 – $32.85 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Application Instructions Apply online at
https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/…
or search for position number JR009368 on the KU Medical Center careers site. Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website; other methods will not be reviewed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, national origin, ethnicity, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. See
http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination .
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