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MEMPHIS MUSIC FOUNDATION- MARKETING and DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER MEMPHIS - GRANT WRITER
MARKETING and DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position provides administrative and logistical support to the Development and Communications Director and coordinates marketing, promotional, event and development activities. Each employee is also required to assist with the members of the Memphis Music Resource Center whenever a need arises.
- Helps to implement the strategic marketing plan for the organization.
- Performs marketing research and analysis.
- Plans and coordinates the weekly E-newsletter and other communication and development pieces.
- Is the organizations expert with SalesForce
- Is the organization expert with wordpress
- Manages and updates the organizations website
- Manages and coordinates the organizations social networks and blogs
- Writes and distributes press releases and other communications’ materials
- Coordinates press conferences and assists with press requests
- Coordinates marketing and promotional activities for the Foundation and The MMRC.
- Organizes, coordinates and manages Music oriented events for the Foundation and MMRC.
- Coordinates the video program within the MMRC
- Gathers and organizes the press and photo libraries and maintains the press books
- Assists with grant writing and research
- Assists with donor relations and development communications
- Assists with metrics management
- Manages organizations volunteers
- Assists with MMRC members whenever necessary
Education and Experience:
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with emphasis in Marketing and/or Communications;
- or an degree from a four year college or university with Emphasis on Marketing and/or Communications;
- orthree to five years’ related experience and/or training;
- or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Preference shown to candidates that demonstrate ability to collaborate
- Must be highly computer literate - proficient in MS Office, word, Excel, Power Point and other business oriented software programs.
- Experience with web and graphic design programs such as Photoshop and others definite plus
- Must know or be prepared to learn wordpress, salesforce and grantmaker software
- Knowledge of marketing techniques for the Music Industry
- Knowledge of area press and communication channels
- Experience in using social networking platforms on the web
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must have high level of interpersonal skills
- Requires broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex issues.
- Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
- Ability to do research
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
- Highly organized and resourceful
- Ability to work outside of normal business hours
Supervisory and Responsibilities:
- No immediate direct reports.
- Heavy team work responsibilities - Ability to work and interact with employees and clients throughout the organization
- May supervise interns and volunteers
- Must be able to work with outside Marketing consultants
- Must be able to relate with all levels of individuals within members, donors, the press and the general public.
Physical Demands:
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Required to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to travel independently in the community to attend various meetings with other organizational personnel, members and clients
Work Environment
- Usual office working conditions.
- Must have availability outside of the normal business day including occasional nights and weekends
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Employee will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis
Grant Writer
Brief Job Description
Job Description Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals and grant applications, and performance of responsible professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities.
Qualified candidates should possess excellent writing and computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel), and database management skills. The candidate must be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes, able to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment and produce a quality work product within tight time constraints. Previous experience will demonstrate a proven track record in securing new funding opportunities; comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for special programs.
Work is performed under broad direction of the Resource Development Director with the majority of work performed independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Researches and identifies new government and private funding prospects.
• Generates proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations.
• Writes reports to government, foundations and other funders.
• Acts as liaison with program staff.
• Identifies funding opportunities and new program areas to match institutional priorities, using research tools.
• Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies or organizations.
• Engages with program officers at organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.
• Generates revenues for agency programs and services through timely submission of well-researched, well-written and well-documented fundraising proposals.
• Maintains and implements funding calendar activities, including cultivation activities.
• Special projects as needed.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline with a minimum of five years of related experience and a proven track record in grant writing and program development.
• Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be proficient in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data and possess the ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals.
• Experience with and knowledge of computer operation; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), and database applications.
Bachelor's Degree
Salary_range = 40,000 - 45,000
Application_deadline = 03/21/2010
To_apply = please submit resumes to Gayle Yarbrough Human Resources Manager at:
gyarbrough@bgcm.org
For more information = www.bgcm.org
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