Development Specialist

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way. This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Full-Time Coordinator - Panhandle Pbs - Membership/Development who will be all-in on our mission and who will perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to support the operations of the assigned program/department and facilitate smooth office procedures. DESCRIPTION The Panhandle PBS Membership/Development Coordinator will serve as the primary marketing facilitator of membership growth, engagement and support of Panhandle PBS while collaborating with all members of the team to enhance the mission of the organization as a leader of local content distribution ## Qualifications EDUCATION Required: Bachelors Degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field. Preferred: EXPERIENCE Required: Three (3) years of experience in fundraising, business, marketing, public relations, advertising or community relations. Preferred: - Previous non-profit, public and/or customer relations and marketing experience. - Database experience and management knowledge. ## Job Duties and Responsibilities - Maintain the stations membership retention and growth initiatives including national and local programs to serve current members. - Source new fundraising ideas. - Analyze statistics and trends to provide recommendations for growth in membership and fundraising. - Manage PBS Digital Communications Coordinator to develop and execute a social media program. - Develop a working knowledge of technical support and enhancements of membership database software and use relevant reporting tools to report as needed to Amarillo College, PBS, CPB, etc. - Work with General Manager on station collaboration with staff, station advisory council members and community leaders to develop, plan and execute fundraising opportunities. - Work with the Director of Development and Community Engagement in procuring grant funding and underwriting for station programming and community engagement opportunities. - Perform other work-related duties as required. - As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes! ## Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to meet deadlines and work simultaneously on multiple projects. - Ability to use computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel. - Excellent organizational and communication skills. : Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test. Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting. Amarillo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.