JOB TITLE:
Programs & Communications Associate
COMPANY:
The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF)
DESCRIPTION:
The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase representation in the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations by providing scholarships, career opportunities such as internships/fellowships/co-ops/entry level roles, career and professional development workshops, and mentorship opportunities to undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students from historically underrepresented communities.
SALARY:
Total compensation commensurate with experience
REPORTS TO:
Mr. Kim L. Hunter
Chairman & CEO
CLASSIFICATION:
Entry-level
SUMMARY:
Work closely with TLF’s CEO, SVP, and Talent Acquisition & Alumni Associate, along with other members of the team. The position will be responsible for producing career and professional development workshops, scholarship program, all communications among board members, trade media, data base, as well as administrative tasks, updating and maintaining the Foundation’s database, among others.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communications. Responsibilities include:
- Write press releases, op-ed pieces, photo captions and developing story ideas for the Foundation
- Conduct constant media outreach and follow up
- Conduct outreach to colleges and universities in major markets across the U.S. to promote TLF’s programs – both in person and remotely
- Maintain the Foundation’s social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
- Create content and update TLF’s website as needed
- Execute email marketing campaigns and mailings (US mail and email) to the board of directors, major donors, alumni and contacts as necessary
- Maintain a TLF media database of local, regional, national, trade and university media relative to TLF’s mission
- Maintain database of TLF contacts
- Create content and distribute TLF’s monthly e-newsletter, souvenir journal and annual newsletter
- Create and update promotional pieces for annual scholarship program
- Create promotional pieces for career & professional development workshops and other programs
- Maintain and update database of university and college contacts
- Monitor online reach and track communications metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach efforts
Programs. Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate career & professional development workshops for students, including but not limited to:
- Secure workshops hosts (both donors and universities)
- Recruit attendees
- Secure speakers (for on-campus events)
- Provide recommendations and facilitate workshops
- Track registrants and attendees and update student database accordingly
- Produce and execute the Foundation’s Annual Scholarship & Donor Recognition Reception, including, but not limited to:
- Research venues, conduct site visits and secure contracts to make recommendations for reception, welcome dinner, lodging and flights for the scholarship recipients
- Secure host for career & professional development workshop for the scholarship recipients
- Secure volunteers for reception
- Work collaboratively with chair and co-chair partners to ensure smooth execution of programming
- Update database of students to participate in programs
- Process scholarship applications and recruit volunteers to score applications
- Facilitate the final judging and secure host agency or corporation as well as volunteers
- Assist with sourcing candidates for internship and entry-level positions within corporate, non-profit and agencies, as needed
- Provide support on special programs, as needed
- Assist with the execution, outreach, and reporting of the biennial alumni tracking survey
- Support the Chairman & CEO with other special projects within the foundation and across all three enterprises as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.A. in advertising, marketing, public relations or communications
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience. Prior experience with events or programs a plus
- Ability to build relationships with key audiences, the media and corporate donors and supporters
- Must be flexible; possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse communities
- Proven administrative skills; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handling various projects simultaneously/multi-task oriented
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be analytical and a critical thinker
- Must be willing to work weekends when necessary
- Must be comfortable with travel – 30% travel within the U.S.
- Successful candidate must be a self-starter and able to work in a team environment
- Must have working knowledge of office computer programs including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge in Constant Contact and Adobe Creative Suites is a plus (In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva)
- Nonprofit experience preferred
- Mission Driven
