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10 people are interested
Media Committee Volunteers: National Kidney Foundation
ORGANIZATION: National Kidney Foundation, Inc, serving Minnesota, the Dakotas and Iowa
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10 people are interested
The National Kidney Foundation serving Minnesota seeks a media volunteer to assist with public relations, communications and marketing for local special events and other community-based awareness campaigns. While most of the work will be done from home, we are looking for someone located in Minnesota to represent our local population.
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.
CONTACT: Carly Bjorgan, 651-636-7300 x422, carly.bjorgan@kidney.org
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About National Kidney Foundation, Inc, serving Minnesota, the Dakotas and Iowa
Location:
1970 Oakcrest Ave., Suite 208, St. Paul, MN 55113, US
Mission Statement
The National Kidney Foundation is a major voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases; improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases; and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.
Description
The National Kidney Foundation Serving the Dakotas and Minnesota is committed to taking kidney and urinary diseases from treatment to cure and increasing awareness about organ and tissue donation by:
- Supporting research and research training
- Providing ongoing education to health care professionals
- Expanding patient services and community resources
- Educating the public about kidney disease and the importance of early intervention
- Promoting organ and tissue donation
- Shaping health policy
- Raising vital funds to support programs and services
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1970 Oakcrest AvenueSuite 208Saint Paul, MN 55113
DATE POSTED
February 22, 2018
SKILLS
- Journalism
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Public Relations
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 6-8 hrs per month