Communications and Event Coordinator - 2024103
Appleton, WI
USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Marketing and Communications /
Regular, Full-time /
Hybrid
POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
World Relief Wisconsin seeks a talented and versatile Communications and Events Coordinator to join our Regional Team. The Communications and Event Coordinator will play an integral role in sharing the story of our community and work with a wide variety of audiences, including financial partners, churches and community organizations, volunteers, and general public. This position will help maintain branding and messaging consistency throughout World Relief Wisconsin as well as lead the pivotal role of planning, organizing, and executing community awareness and fundraising events.
Role & Responsibilities
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lead the daily/weekly deployment of digital content across social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn), and serve as the primary responder for messages received on these platforms.
- Plan, create and send digital and print communications including but not limited to newsletter, fundraising campaigns, event promotion and targeted donor outreach.
- Work alongside Church and Community Engagement and Development teams in equipping, supporting and empowering staff and community partners in developing digital and print marketing materials consistent with World Relief branding guidelines and Story brand and script.
- Review and update website content on a regular basis, leveraging national network resources.
- Communicate the World Relief Wisconsin impact through the stories of refugees and volunteer experiences.
- Educate about issues related to immigration.
- Empower, equip and invite refugees to share their stories.
- Provide communication support for grant development.
- Manage the media library (photos, videos, and brand assets)
- Coordinate with local media for coverage of WRW events, to include gathering waiver forms and providing pictures to various media as requested.
- Serve as educational resource for local media contacts as assigned by Regional Director.
- Collaborate with Regional Leadership Team to define events and sponsorship goals, objectives, and detailed implementation plans that promote the World Relief Wisconsin brand, mission, and vision.
- Work with staff and volunteers in planning and implementing high quality events with clear calls to action of event participants. This includes sourcing venues, recommending and engaging catering services, acquiring necessary technology, and coordinating the development of event materials.
- Track and maintain all event expenses on a rolling basis while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Social Media and Digital Communications:
Storytelling:
Media Representative:
Events:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Organized and detail-oriented with project management skills and the ability to transform a big picture plan to actionable steps required.
- Willingness to learn new technologies, adapt to changing goals, and solicit input from others
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and a commitment to telling stories in a way that maintains the dignity, agency, and confidentiality of the story owners.
- Must have the ability to work under pressure with flexibility in a virtual or in- person team setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and strong database management skills are necessary. Familiarity with Canva and various social media platforms.
- A desire to serve refugees in support of the mission of World Relief.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record preferred
Requirements
- Mature and personal Christian faith
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
- Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
- Excellent written communication in English, with a strong grasp of technical skills (e.g. spelling and grammar) as well as the ability to write creative and compelling narratives
- Fluency in social media marketing and familiarity with multi-channel campaigns
- Graphic design /Content Creation ability required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience in marketing, public relations, communications, design, or a related field
$45,000 - $50,000 a year
Commensurate with experience
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package (25 hours + per week):
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Offer 16 company Paid Holidays + 4 additional Personal days per year!
- Paid Sick and Vacation Time
- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks for qualified employees)
- FSAs: Medical & Dependent Care, & Commuter Funding
- Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse, and children)
- Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident insurance policies
- Legal Shield Insurance
World Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:
- Group Term Life (employee, spouse, and children)
- Long Term & Short-term Disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Long Distance Travel Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
World Relief - Retirement:
- 401K & Roth
- WR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%
- Eligibility: Full Time (40 hours per week) is eligible after 3 months of employment. Part time is eligible after 1000 hours in a year.
World Relief Discounts (Immediately Eligible):
- Verizon
- Pet Insurance through Nationwide
- Home and Auto insurance through Liberty Mutual
- Working Advantage Discount Program
- Active & Fit Gym Membership
World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
