Description
Summary of Position
The Digital Media & Development Coordinator is a full-time position responsible for The CARE Center’s digital media efforts, fundraising, and donor management. This is a hybrid position, office time will increase around event seasons. This individual will focus on opportunities to increase the community’s awareness of The CARE Center’s mission and work. This individual will manage the organization’s donor database (Bloomerang) as well as create content for social media and contribute to external media and public relations efforts positioning The CARE Center as the area expert in child abuse and neglect. The Digital Media & Development Coordinator will report to the Marketing & Development Manager and assist with a variety of tasks relating to all fundraising efforts including special events and campaigns.
Essential Job Functions
1. Communications & Digital Marketing
o Support the Marketing & Development Manager in creating compelling, diverse, and inclusive content for the organization's website, blog posts social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn) including timely engagement in comments and DMs.
o Spearhead social media collaborations with partners and influencers and keep a pulse on new social media trends and campaigns.
o Assist with the development of fundraising materials including solicitation mailings, invitations, social media campaigns, and other publicity.
o Act as a brand ambassador for The CARE Center, answering questions and speaking confidently about our work, mission, and goals.
2. Special Events
o Assist with planning and promoting all fundraising and donor events including The CARE Center’s annual Brave Ball gala (April) and Stand Up For Kids luncheon (August), in addition to several smaller events throughout the year.
o Assist with all event elements including auction item and sponsor solicitations, event timelines, and logistics.
3. Fundraising & Donor Relations
o Engage with donors and prospective donors via a variety of mediums including blogs, tours, phone calls, and letters.
o Manage the organization’s donor database (Bloomerang) including timely gift processing, acknowledgments, and reports.
o Manage tour outreach and work with the leadership team to schedule tours in support of educating the public about The CARE Center’s work.
Requirements
Required Skills & Abilities
• Passion for serving Oklahoma children and educating the public about The CARE Center’s work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment to achieve common goals
• Excitement to work both remotely and in person, when necessary
• Ability to react and adapt to changing situations appropriately
• Excellent time management skills and ability to comfortably multi-task
• Experience in social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn) with the ability to create video content such as reels or TikTok
• Ability to develop meaningful relationships with community partners and individual, corporate, and foundation donors
• Willingness and ability to travel and work some nights and weekends (events) as necessary
• Interest in event-planning and event-management skills
• Must be comfortable in front of various sizes and types of audiences (including media appearances and presentations) and speaking with knowledge and professionalism
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude under pressure
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite applications and Google Drive applications
Preferred Skills & Abilities
• Adobe Creative Suite, basic graphic design
• Associated Press style writing and copy-editing
• Experience writing email newsletters, blog posts, and press releases
• Content creation and calendar familiarity such as Hootsuite, Canva etc.
• Intermediate photography and photo-editing
• Basic videography and video-editing (Reels/TikTok)
• Donor database management
• Wordpress or website editing experience
Required Knowledge & Education
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field.
• Must show portfolio OR recently managed social account for at least 1 year
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work in person in Oklahoma City when necessary
• Must pass a nationwide background check
