Stewardship Communications Coordinator

  • Full-Time
  • Pullman, WA
  • Washington State University
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Stewardship Communications Coordinator
Title:
197J-YN - Communications Consultant 2

Business Title:
Stewardship Communications Coordinator

Location:

Employee Type:
Classified

Job Family:
Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

The Stewardship Communications Coordinator is responsible for crafting general as well as personalized stewardship communications/acknowledgments for all donor levels, including correspondence on behalf of WSU Foundation leadership and the WSU President's Office. The position will, independently and in collaboration with other staff, create a range of content, including but not limited to impact articles, stories, donor profiles, testimonials, event collateral and scripting, acknowledgement correspondence and other written content on behalf of the WSU Foundation and WSU to be distributed in a variety of print and electronic media. They will be responsible for collaborating with colleagues across the WSU system as well as external stakeholders, and must be able to independently take a project from conception to completion. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Stewardship for the WSU Foundation.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, OR related field AND one (1) year of writing/editing/public relations experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Understanding of editorial research best practices and the ability to track down information from a disparate set of sources.
  • Demonstrated ability to project manage multiple projects.
  • Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize work priorities and work independently, as well as in a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.
  • Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with colleagues, other university units and external constituents.
  • Demonstrated skill with attention to detail and policy.
  • Highly developed MS Office skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of philanthropy and donor stewardship.
  • Experience writing profiles of individuals.
  • Experience customizing communication templates.
  • Experience with databases and data analysis.

Additional Information:

Monthly Salary: $3,701.00
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Project: Permanent

Position Term in months: 12

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163

Area/College: University Development
Department Name: University Advancement
Department Link: foundation.wsu.edu

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Posting Close Date: This position has been reposted, screening of applications will continue until the position has been filled.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Stewardship-Communications-Coordinator_R-2465

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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