Responsibilities

• Research and write materials for a high volume of solicitations and other efforts annually. Materials include e-newsletters, letters, postcards, and broadcast emails to a variety of constituents. In collaboration with Annual Giving Programs staff and other staff, ensure solicitation materials across University Advancement meet department and university quality standards in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the director of advancement communications, art director, and Annual Giving Programs to develop creative concepts for direct mail and electronic solicitations.
• Collaborate closely with Annual Giving Programs as a member of a team to plan and implement a strategic annual campaign of print and electronic publications. Provide recommendations for new strategies to effectively market fundraising efforts.
• Manage schedules and approval process for multiple projects to meet strict deadlines.
• Build solicitation and stewardship emails for large audiences, coordinating elements and timing with the art director, data analyst, and Annual Giving and Digital Strategy teams.
• In collaboration with the art director, assist with creating photos or coordinating photoshoots for print pieces, emails, and newsletters.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the director of advancement communications and assistant vice chancellor of advancement communications.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Certifications /Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred

• Exceptional creativity demonstrated by effective communications developed for higher education, not-for-profit, or similar audiences.
• Strong research and writing skills demonstrated in feature, brochure, marketing, and/or direct mail copy.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality deliverables for multiple projects, to manage competing priorities, and to meet demanding deadlines.

Benefits

• Personal
• - Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• - Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• - Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• - WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness
• - Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!