Development and Programming Assistant

University of Kansas is seeking a Development and Programming Assistant to help with fundraising, outreach, and programming for Kansas Public Radio. The role involves assisting with corporate sponsorships, managing social media content, and supporting local music programming and events.ResponsibilitiesAssists Development Department with corporate sponsorships, marketing, campaigns and events. This includes drafting contracts, managing client communications for trade and smaller contracts, and some solicitationsSolicits food donors for membership drivesTakes on additional corporate sponsorship tasks when primary account executive is away from the officeAssists with campaigns and events by running event-related errands, event set-up, managing outreach table, taking donations over the phone during campaigns and working on-air shiftsManages and generates social media content, in collaboration with development staffAssists with local music programming and social media, helping to book on-air musical guests, plan live events, and create and post social media content related to programmingServes as a mentor to interns and student workersAssists with orientation, assigning tasks and trainingOther duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree and one (1) year experience in marketing, public media, programming or non-profit work OR high school diploma and five (5) years of experience in marketing, public media, programming or non-profit workStrong organizational skills, as evidenced by previous experienceStrong networking and relationship-building skills, as evidenced by previous experienceAbility to work some evenings and weekendsPrevious public broadcasting experience, including assisting with programming, fundraising campaigns and eventsPrevious experience working with corporate sponsors and/or donorsExperience as a musician, or experience working with musicians and bandsCompany OverviewThe University of Kansas is a major comprehensive research and teaching university and a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lsi.ku.edu.Company H1B SponsorshipThe University of Kansas has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 74 in 2025, 57 in 2024, 51 in 2023, 52 in 2022, 47 in 2021, 38 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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