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Development and Communications Associate

Nashville Public Radio, Chicago, IL, United States


This position is 100% in person, in office.

Salary range: $55,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience.

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Communications Associate to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our communication strategies and managing relationships with various stakeholders. This position involves email marketing campaigns, managing social media platforms, and assisting in event management to promote our initiatives effectively.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing/Communications

Manage the Alivio brand and story

Assist in creation of marketing materials, including a semi-annual donor newsletter, e-newsletter, quarterly employee newsletter and annual report

Develop all clinical marketing materials for all depts/programs – flyers, signage, etc.

Maintain the agency’s website including creating and updating all content

Manage all Alivio social media channels

Ensure adequate inventory of up-to‑date collateral materials

Cultivate media relationships

Prepare and submit press releases to all media – print, radio, television, online

Manage all media interactions – prepares staff, attends onsite media events

Track all media coverage related to Alivio Medical Center

Develop patient communications – text messaging, direct mail, etc.

Manage graphic designer, printers, photographer and website developer

Translate all Alivio marketing – print, online, media

Create and record all Alivio phone system prompts

Maintain agency’s electric signage

Special Events

Work in tandem with the Director of Development to plan and execute all aspects of the agency’s annual benefit; including developing collateral, fulfilling sponsorship benefits; writing the program and run of show; tracking and design of program ad book; coordinating honorees, managing all vendors; coordinating all volunteers; soliciting and organizing silent auction and paddle raise; and all other details inherent in event planning

Assist in coordinating the fundraising and marketing efforts of the annual Golf Outing

Assist in organizing and coordinating other types of Special Events such as press conferences, symposiums, festival participation

Individual Donors/Capital Campaign

Assists with direct mail and online donation solicitation

Assists in all aspects of implementing a Capital Campaign

Donor database

Documents all cultivation strategies, conversations, meetings, events, etc. to establish and maintain a “moves” management system

Records all contributions and pertinent information

Sends acknowledgement letters.

Generates donor reports

Pulls donor lists

Grants

Conducts prospect research on foundations, corporations, and individuals to identify potential supporters

Maintains donor (ResultsPlus) database, which includes data entry and report generation

Maintains calendar of grant proposal and Letters of Intent due dates for submission and reports

Assists in the writing, research, and submission of grant proposals

Completes donor reports to foundations and corporations as required

Assists in the electronic submission of government grants, reports and other submissions

Other Administrative Duties

Manages development interns as assigned

Provides administrative support to Development Department

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree - Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, English, Marketing, Communications or related field

Must be fluent, oral and written, in English and Spanish.

At least two years' experience in fundraising, marketing, communications and/or public relations

Experience in databases management and email marketing strategies.

Strong skills in events management, demonstrating the ability to coordinate multiple tasks effectively.

Familiarity with social media management tools and best practices.

Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse audiences.

Strong strategic planning capabilities, with a focus on achieving organizational objectives.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being self-motivated.

BENEFITS INCLUDED

Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403b retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Join us as we strive to enhance our communication efforts and make a meaningful impact within our community!

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