Position Summary
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Reporting to the Director of Donor Relations and Compliance the Donor Relations and Communications Specialist will be responsible for writing and editing a significant volume of custom stewardship reports for donors as well as assist with communication strategies and pieces that support departmental goals and fundraising priorities for the College of Arts and Sciences. This position will assist with writing creating designing and coordinating a range of digital and print communications for the Foundation including but not limited to stewardship reports donor profiles proposals onepagers concept papers enewsletters gift agreements event invitations programs social media content and videos. The position entails frequent interaction via email phone and inperson to obtain information needed for donor reports.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Candidates are expected to: 1) have strong writing and editing skills and familiarity with Associated Press (AP) style; 2) have welldeveloped interpersonal and communication skills; 3) have experience with Adobe Creative suite especially InDesign Express Photoshop Illustrator and Acrobat; 4) work effectively with major donors and a variety of University administrators and staff; and 5) have the ability to work on multiple projects at once with demonstrated experience managing efficient production schedules and tracking all elements of projects. The position requires a high level of production and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Knowledge of graphic design principles and experience working with print and design vendors is preferred as well as possession of demonstrable skills in programs including Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) WordPress html and design software. Knowledge of the techniques for disseminating information to the public through various channels of communication including print web email and various existing and new social media channels. Preference will be given to candidates with direct experience in development communications in higher education especially within a fundraising campaign. An appreciation of the role of private support at a public university is also preferred as is the desire to stay current with emerging trends and creative approaches in donor relations marketing and digital communications.
Work Schedule
8:00 AM 5:00 PM Monday Friday. Hybrid / 523 E. Franklin St. Chapel Hill NC 27514.
Required Experience:
Staff IC