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1 person is interested
Media Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: National Kidney Foundation Serving Texas
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1 person is interested
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Central Texas seeks a media volunteer to assist with public relations, communications and marketing for local special events and other community-based awareness campaigns.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Requires approximately 6-8 hours of volunteer activity per month to help send out press releases or media advisories to local reporters and conduct pre and post event phone calls to news outlets. Media Volunteers will be provided with a list of reporters to contact along with all contact information.
Media Volunteers are also provided with all the materials including template press releases, talking points and media advisories.
Media Volunteers will participate in monthly conference calls with the National Office Marketing and Communications department to learn about the specific initiatives, share success stories, and receive help and guidance with publicizing the local initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
College students or adults with background or interest in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or Journalism.
Good interpersonal skills that include the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
More opportunities with National Kidney Foundation Serving Texas
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About National Kidney Foundation Serving Texas
Location:
1920 E. Riverside Dr., Suite A-120 #202, Austin, TX 78741, US
Mission Statement
The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk.
Description
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Texas provides kidney health education, conducts early detection screenings for those at risk, vigorously advocates for kidney patients and their families through public policy and legislative action, and supports organ donation and research into new ways to prevent and treat kidney disease.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Journalism
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Public Relations
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6-8 hours a month
- Webinar training in mid-February