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Job Offer: Special Events & Volunteer Manager:PBS Kansas CH 8

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Special Events & Volunteer Manager

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listing title: Special Events & Volunteer Manager
Job Job Category: Non-profit/Fundraising/Volunteer Management
FLSA Job Category: Full time, income, exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
PBS Kansas Channel 8, the PBS public media affiliate for Central Kansas, seeks an practiced, energetic, and goal-oriented person to join our development team. This person is responsible for managing fundraising events; managing the volunteer program of over 180 volunteers, assisting the with marketing of events (social media, news releases, landing page copy, ads, on-air promos, and more), co-hosting on-air pledge nights, and performing other development/promotional tasks as assigned.
The right candidate for this position will have a strong background in event management; volunteer program management; demonstrated public relations and marketing expertise; and excellent personnel management expertise. They will demonstrate strong writing and public speaking expertise, and they will have a strong belief in the value of non-profit public broadcasting.
The position requires some evenings and weekends. This position will remain open until filled.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
   »Plan and execute large annual revenue-generating events for PBS Kansas, including the Antiques Fair, High Tea, Veterans Coming Home (Distinguish Veteran Service Awards), and the Holiday Extravaganza of Prizes, and provide support to the Senior Expo.
   »Work with the account executives to create event sponsorship opportunities for underwriters.
   »Manage volunteer program, including scheduling volunteer coverage, writing and distributing volunteer newsletter, recording volunteer hours, maintaining volunteer database, and planning and executing an annual volunteer appreciation event as well as the Volunteer of the Year Award.
   »Work with the Membership Department to track revenue for events.
   »Work with Marketing Department to write event press releases, advertising copy, social media posts, brochures, and website landing pages
   »Work with Production Department to provide copy and assets for promotional spots.
   »Work with Programming Department to schedule promotional spots.
   »Work with Pledge Producer to co-host on-air live nights.
   »Maintain a strong presence in the community by attending community events and giving talks about PBS Kansas.
EDUCATION AND practice:
Required:
   » Demonstrated practice coordinating prosperous fundraising events
   » Strong communication and interpersonal expertise
   » Public speaking practice
   » practice in creating and executing a departmental strategic plan
   » Excellent organizational expertise and the capability to effectively meet deadlines
   » Self-motivated, independent, collaborative, calm under stress, and results-driven
   » Strong computer expertise, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint), and the capability to lgain Memsys

Preferred:
   » Undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Hospitality, or Event Management
   » Strong sales background
   » practice working with and managing volunteers
   » practice in creating content for a variety of promotional media from website copy to on-air promotions
PBS Kansas is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, natural origin, physical or mental handicap, discapability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, or age. The Federal Communications Commission specifically prohibits discriminatory employment.
PBS Kansas is community-licensed, affiliated with the Public Broadcast System (PBS) and operates as a non­profit public media entity. www.kpts.org
Apply now by sending your cover letter, resume, three writing samples, and three references to:

Nikki Witte
Accounting and HR Manager
PBS Kansas-Channel 8
P.O. Box 783100
Wichita, KS 67278
nwitte@kpts.org

Organization: 
PBS Kansas CH 8

Job Job location: 
Wichita, KS United States

Job Job Category: 
Fundraising/Promotion/Membership

Employment Type: 
Full time

Send Application Materials To: 

nwitte@kpts.org
colene.marshall@kpts.org

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Special Events & Volunteer Manager

Email address: 
E-Mail: nwitte@kpts.org

Phone: 
(316) 838-3090

Job Field: 
Radio and Television

 

 

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Job Location: Wichita, Kansas
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 07/31/2024 / Viewed 4 times
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Company: PBS Kansas CH 8
Contact Email: nwitte@kpts.org


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