WGVU Corporate and Community Sponsorships Officer

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Position type:EAP – Executive, Administrative, Professional
Location:Grand Rapids, Michigan
Categories:Public Broadcasting

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for developing relationships with corporations and foundations to provide financial support for WGVU Public Media events, programming, initiatives, and operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High School Diploma AND five (5) years related work experience – OR – Bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years related work experience.
• Experience in non-profit fundraising, sponsorship, and event development.
• Database and reporting software experience.
• Experience working with members/donors and ability to identify a diverse donor prospect pool.
• Experience with successfully coordinating large projects.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Typing and spelling competency with grammar and proofreading skills.
• Experience with various computer software applications (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, etc).
• Commitment to WGVU’s vision of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work within a collaborative multiplatform culture and environment.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and work self-sufficiently with little direction when required.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work on location as needed.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience in Public Media.

Salary: $45-52,000, commensurate with experience 

Department/Division: WGVU/University Relations

Campus: Grand Rapids Pew Campus

How To Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu  and select “Apply now”.  Please include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline: November 30 at 11:55pm

The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, consistent with its obligations as a federal contractor. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. It is committed to protecting the constitutional and statutory civil rights of persons connected with the University.

Members of the University community, including students, employees, faculty, staff, administrators, Board members, consultants, vendors, others engaged to do business with the University, candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, including sexual misconduct, as defined by this policy. In accordance with applicable federal and state law and this policy, acts of discrimination or harassment by members of the campus community are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, veteran or active duty military status or weight. This includes inappropriate limitation of, access to, or participation in educational, employment, athletic, social, cultural, or other university programs and activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Limitations are lawful if they are: directly related to a legitimate university purpose, required by law, or lawfully required by a grant or contract between the university and the state or federal government. For the purposes of this policy, sex-/gender-based harassment includes sexual misconduct, sexual assault, interpersonal or relationship violence, and stalking.

See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Advertised:18 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:30 Nov 2023 11:55 PM Eastern Standard Time

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