Events Communications Coordinator
Colorado School of Mines Foundation - Golden, Colorado, United States, 80401![Colorado School of Mines Foundation](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Event Communications Coordinator
Travel Required:
None
Department:
Marketing Communications
Position Type:
Full Time/Non-Exempt
Job Purpose:
Engage Mines alumni, donors and friends in support for the university through digital event promotion.
About the Position : You know how to work with a team to get alumni and friends excited about attending events, giving back and increasing involvement with one of the premier engineering and applied science universities in the country. You are extremely well-organized, process-oriented and will use your strong technology, editing and project management skills to instill pride in alumni and to motivate donors. Keeping track of multiple projects with many moving parts and partners in a fast pace is essential for this position, which reports to the assistant vice president, marketing communications.
We provide a collaborative and flexible hybrid working environment on a marketing communications team who supports and inspires each other.
About Us:
Come and join an engaging and highly collaborative team at the Mines Foundation. We are looking for an organized and driven individual to use their email marketing and project management skills to help us fulfill our mission of financially supporting Colorado School of Mines.
Compensation:
The compensation range for this position is $52,000 to 57,000 annually. This target is based on available budget and the level and scope of the role. An offer will be made commensurate to the candidate's experience, education, and qualifications as they pertain to the duties of this position.
Benefits:
This role qualifies for participation in the Foundation's benefits plans. Medical, Dental, and Vision plans are offered and covered 85% by the Foundation. These plans may also cover dependents. Also partially covered by the Foundation are Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and supplemental Life Insurance. Additionally available are a 403(b) with contribution from the employer and the ability to participate in a flexible spending account (FSA). Employees may participate in any number of these plans not being required to participate in all of them to participate in any of them.
Event communication duties include:Execute communication plans for alumni and donor engagement events. Tactics include:
Coordinate with event managers to build and update event webpagesBuild registration forms incorporating e-commerce and variable participation options and audiencesCoordinate content for email invites, reminders, confirmations and follow ups with event teamsIncorporate branded images, photos and graphics into event comms to appeal to various audiencesPull varyingly complex email lists from database for email marketingReport on email analytics to guide communications and coordinate contact reportsSupport volunteer recruitment and recognition with email marketingCoordinate content with staff, design layout, pull lists and run analytics for event e-newsletter
Monitor and submit communications to staff editorial calendar
Other duties include:Research data and compile information from campus partners for use in marketing materialsOrganize and update team files in SharePoint and TeamsMaintain and load alumni bios and stories into a campus digital recognition displayGather content for and produce fact sheets and one-pagers on programs and initiativesWork with designers, printers and mail houses in the production and execution of communications pieces
General duties include:Ensure consistent branding voice and identity, messaging, formatting and style across digital and written materialsContribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks and special projects as requested
Skills/qualifications:Some college or equivalent work experience, degree preferredMinimum one to three years of previous experience in a communications functionPrefer experience in a fundraising environmentStrong skills with a CMS system, email marketing and website platform, form creationPreferred platform experience in SharePoint and Teams, Microsoft Office including Excel databases, Anthology EncompassStrong project management skills and attention to detailCompetent with basic design in CanvaAdobe Creative Suite experience a plusExcellent written communications skills; copy editing and proofreading skills following AP styleGood customer service skillsAbility to promote effective working relationships to accomplish objectives and build team supportEmbody the Mines Foundation values: mutual support, integrity, respect, service
Colorado School of Mines Foundation, Inc. is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience.