Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Communications and Events Manager will play a vital role at the Schubert Center for Child Studies, responsible for assisting the Director with overseeing events and communications. This position involves managing day-to-day social media, website content, and marketing materials, in collaboration with center staff, to design and implement programs that align with the center's mission and strategic priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide marketing and communication support to and assist the administrative director in enhancing the Center's local and national profile through effective marketing and communication strategies. Manage the center's webpage and social media platforms, ensuring compliance with branding and university standards in collaboration with the University Marketing and Communication Office. Analyze social media metrics for each channel and develop monthly monitoring reports to assess engagement, reach and other key factors; refine strategies. Set and implement goals aligned with the center's strategic plan for social media, print, and web-based communications. Contribute to writing, editing, and coordinating strategic print and web-based communications, including publications such as the annual report. Develop themes and assist in production-related decisions regarding marketing materials and content. (40%)
Manage event programming by assisting the administrative director in executing the center's event programming to advance its mission. Identify content for events and support the planning, staffing, and management processes. Prepare budgets, coordinate vendors and contracts, audience identification, communications, promotion, and logistics (e.g., venue booking, catering, parking, audio/visual, and rentals). Conduct benchmarking and research to support the evaluation of existing events and the development of new ones as part of the overall event strategy. Maintain data-driven evaluation systems to monitor event success and contribute to strategic recommendations. Coordinate with community and university partners and co-sponsors to support event and program implementation. Assist in designing and distributing marketing materials via email, mail, social media, and other channels to increase attendance and engagement. Collaborate with center staff to support the development of event-specific messaging, identify target audiences, and determine timing and methods for content distribution. (40%)
Provide funding and grant writing. Help the Center's goals to secure additional funding. Assist with grant-writing activities by supporting the development of proposals and funding applications. Collaborate with internal staff and central administration to help identify potential funding sources. Contribute to writing and editing proposal content and assist in preparing application materials. (20%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS
Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)
CONTACTS
Department: Continuous contact with the Schubert Center's faculty and staff on planning, organizing, and executing the center's programs as required to perform essential tasks.
University: Regular contact with faculty, students, staff and administrators from the university and other management centers, including University Marketing and Communication. Frequent communication and coordination with a variety of campus offices such as room control, food service, audiovisual support, on aspects relating to administration of center programs and pursuing additional funding.
External: Regular contact with community-based organizations, vendors, distinguished visitors, donors and alumni, as required to perform essential functions.
Students: Occasional contact with undergraduate, graduate, and professional students as required to perform essential tasks.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May oversee the work of graduate and undergraduate student interns and temporary workers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 2 to 4 years of related experience required. A proven record of professional writing and communications (e.g. portfolio submission). Experience with professional communications on social media platforms. Preference for grant-writing experience. Preference for educational or previous work experience related to children and youth.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Commitment to and an appreciation of working with a wide range of individuals.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High degree of energy, creativity and flexibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organization and administrative skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required.
Demonstrated professional experience in current social media platform use
Proficiency in event management platforms is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in collaborative software (e.g., Google Apps) and the ability to learn new software programs strongly preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in graphics and web design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud) preferred.
Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
Ability to meet consistent attendance.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General office environment. Some evening work hours are required.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 2 to 4 years of related experience required. A proven record of professional writing and communications (e.g. portfolio submission). Experience with professional communications on social media platforms. Preference for grant-writing experience. Preference for educational or previous work experience related to children and youth.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
