JOBS
Positions Available:
Communications and Database Specialist
Department/Group: Administrative
Location: Tulsa, OK
Position Type: Full-Time
Position reports to: President/CEO and Development Director
Travel required: 0-25%
Position Summary
The Communications and Database Specialist supports, implements and coordinates communication and marketing initiatives that help the Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa position itself in the Tulsa community as a top-of-mind non-profit for potential guest families, volunteers, donors and Board members. Working for RMHC of Tulsa, this team member helps increase the understanding and support of business strategies, goals, brand awareness and key initiatives among the company’s various stakeholder groups. The Communications and Database Specialist will participate in executing communication and marketing strategies by writing and editing emails, internal and external news stories, news releases, fact sheets, contributing new ideas to the overall creative process and being a brand ambassador.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Communications:
- Manage social media channels; actively manage the House’s online reputation
- Write, edit and proofread content for e-newsletters, social media, websites, emails, digital signage, blogs and other communication vehicles as assigned
- Assist with other communication and marketing initiatives as needed
- Continually track, measure, evaluate and report achievement of communication goals with a focus on recommending and incorporating improvements as appropriate
- Write and distribute press releases; pitch local media to secure media placement
- Assist with email correspondence within given timeframe/deadline
- Maintain websites to include consistently updated event pages, wish lists, links and directories to ensure professional look and user-friendly experience
Development:
- Assist in researching new grants and templated grants as assigned
- Maintain grant folder with latest 990, audit, board lists, etc
- Assist with all fundraising and community events as assigned
Database:
- Maintain database and donor files on a daily basis to include accurate donor emails, addresses, phone
numbers and notes to be used as single and complete donor information source. - Reconcile database monthly for all gifts and events
- Create weekly tax/thank you letters and note tracking in database
Other tasks as deemed necessary
Job Requirements
- Computer proficiency with knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases such as Exceed, and desktop publishing applications
- Social media savvy
- Highly organized, attentive to detail and timely in all tasks
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with proprietary information and sensitive situations
- Respected by peers and respects others
- Effective communication and the ability to work and interact with personnel at all levels, including employees, volunteers, donors, Board members, guests and the general public
- Demonstrated interest and appreciation for the work of non-profit organizations and their role in the community
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred Skills
- Non-profit organization experience preferred
Email contact@rmhctulsa.org with your resume.
