Job description

Grants & Media Coordinator

Position Description

The Grants & Media Coordinator ensures the financial strength of the Ronald McDonald House through grant writing and reporting and communications including website, blog content, and social media content and presence.

Position Type

Full Time

Reports To:

Director of Development

Hours:

1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Monday - Friday

Major Areas of Responsibility

* Grant Writing:

• Seek out, write, and coordinate grant proposals and submissions as well as follow-up reporting for unrestricted operating funds and restricted funds for specified projects to meet or exceed annual budgetary goals.
• Research opportunities and build partnerships with public and private organizations to ensure the immediate and long-term revenue goals of the organization.
• Foster the growth and implementation of best practices for all grant-related functions including proposals, budget development, and data integrity.
• Coordinate with colleagues to collect and collate information into case statements, letters of intent, proposals, and reports.
• Maintain detailed records of all grant activity.
• Report on grant-related decisions, activities, and outcomes both within the organization and outside the organization.
• Follow relevant news, grant trends, and government activity as it relates to RMHC Huntington’s needs.
• Stay apprised of current and planned programs and priority initiatives within the organization for the purpose of accurately and persuasively communicating achievements and goals to prospective funders.

* Manage Social Media

• Assist in defining and protecting the integrity of RMHC’s brand and all uses. Communicate branding guidelines to external audiences.
• Develop graphic designs and manage collateral for all RMHC efforts and needs; including development solicitations, events, stewardship, volunteer programs, guest relations, and social media. Coordinate and maintain RMHC’s social media messaging with an aesthetic that is consistent with the overall RMHC branding.
• Work collaboratively to prepare a social media plan, timelines and priorities for individual events/activities as well as those with an institutional focus.
• Build a creative, dynamic, consistent, and interesting social media voice that encourages lively engagement from audiences.
• Maximize events, press, promotions and outreach in the social media platforms.
• Develop timely reports and make recommendations on results and activities of social media and email communications.

* Manage & Update Website and Blog

* Supporting Public Relations, Fundraising, & Special Events

* Board and Committee Support:

• Prepare an update to contribute to the Development/Fundraising Committee Agenda at least one week prior to the meeting and submit it to the Director of Development detailing grant requests and monetary asks for the month being reported upon as well as foundation meeting updates and community relationship developments.

* Provide Overnight & Weekend Emergency Coverage as Needed

* Other Duties as Required Including Special Events, Fundraising, and More

* Position Could Include Weekends

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General Knowledge of Ronald McDonald House and Mission
• Demonstrated Organizational, Time, and Project Management Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Meet Deadlines
• Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively Within a Team Environment
• Self-Starter, Proactive, Persistent, Positive, Ability to Multitask
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software
• Experience Identifying, Writing, and Submitting Grants
• Experience Creating Newsletters, Mass Mailings, Proposals, and Donor Correspondence
• Excellent Written, Verbal, and Public Speaking Skills
• Strong Networking Skills
• Experience Utilizing Social Media for Fundraising and Public Relations
• General Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Hospital Departments
• Prior Experience with a Non-Profit Organization
• Demonstrated Compassion for Families Experiencing a Medical Crisis
• Experience Working with Multiple Generations
• Knowledge of HIPAA

Education and Experience

• Preferred three years of grant writing and reporting experience
• Preferred three years of graphic design and social media experience
• Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Proficient Microsoft office, project management and social media skills.
• Two Years of Experience in Non-Profit Setting

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit for long periods of time utilizing a computer, telephone, and/or other electronic devices. The employee is required to use his/her hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, lift items up to fifty pounds, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to electronic screens, moving mechanical parts, and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Incentive Based Bonus Structure

In addition to annual salary, this position includes an incentive-based bonus structure for our Grants & Media Coordinator for year-end total unaudited operating revenue exceeding budgeted revenue: $792,700.00 with the following metric:

Year-End Total Operating Revenue = Incentive Bonus for Development Staff

Up to $792,700.00 = 0

$792,700.01 - $871,970.00 = $675.00

$871,970.01 - $951,240.00 = $1,350.00

$951,240.01 – $1,030,510.00 = $2,700.00

$1,030,510.01 – $1,109,780.00 = $4,050.00

Over $1,109,780.01 = $4,725.00

Payment of incentivized bonus would be made no later than February 15th after year-end if employee is still employed in same capacity with the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huntington, WV 25701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Grant Writing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Social Media Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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