WGVU Community Impact Manager

This leadership position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of WGVU’s community impact initiatives.
 

Primary Duties:

• Work with development teams to leverage local and national funder relationships and ensure projects and initiatives meet WGVU’s goals, strategies, and areas of focus.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant peers in the local philanthropy, government, nonprofit sector, and business community that may lead to collaborations, funding, and partnerships to leverage resources and increase our impact.
• Lead assigned staff and oversee the creation of community impact strategies, as well as annual operational plans, for the community impact team in alignment with the organization's strategic vision.
• Develop KPIs and work collaboratively to track outcomes for community impact initiatives.
• Work cross-departmentally to connect content with new and existing community impact initiatives to ensure they are conducted within an environment that creates community understanding, awareness, and impact, as well as financial viability for the organization.
• Partner with the marketing/promotions team in proactively communicating results to WGVU’s internal and community stakeholders.
• Maintain active and broad external engagement to ensure awareness of local community needs and opportunities, as well as a broad understanding of trends and needs in the regional and national philanthropic ecosystem.
• Foster an environment of listening to learn from the communities that we serve.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in a non-profit or media and/or community engagement setting with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with various computer software applications (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, etc).
• Commitment to WGVU’s vision of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work within a collaborative multiplatform culture and environment.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and work self-sufficiently with little direction when required.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work on location as needed.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, social sciences, or a related field.

Application Deadline:

​​Application review begins July 15, 2024. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

WGVU RECEPTIONIST - STUDENT EMPLOYMENT POSITION

• Responsible for receptionist area including greeting guests, receiving calls using multi-line phone, and various departmental projects.
• Hours are between 8A and 5P Monday through Friday.
• Must be available to work during semester breaks.
• Please include resume and course schedule/availability.
• Currently $11.07/hour

Contact:

If interested, please contact Hannah Frain at frainhan@gvsu.edu or by phone 616-331-6635.

MARKETING AND DESIGN INTERN

Category: Internship Paid (Minimum Wage) / Hours: Flexible, 16 hours a week

Organization / Location: WGVU Public Media, 301 Fulton St. W Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504-6492 (8th Floor Eberhard Center, downtown Grand Rapids).

Virtual/remote options are available.

Contact Person: Vance Orr – Promotions Manager

Phone: (616) 331-6784 / E-mail: orrv@gvsu.edu

Application Deadline: Revolving / Starting Date: Beginning of each semester (Including Summer).

Overview of Position: Designed to enable the intern to enhance their skills, pursue their interests and address the priorities of WGVU and the communities we serve. Learn all aspects of the promotional and design strategy. Gain hands-on experience working with community partners – and event logistics. Assist with or take the lead in: conducting market research, implementing best practices, and effective multiplatform communication/ marketing. Learn how to manage a promotional plan from start to finish. Help plan and implement community events and activities.

Qualifications: Self-starter, well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills,

good verbal and written communication skills, be able to work independently, ability to manage multiple projects at once. Knowledge of marketing basics, and design elements. Knowledge of public media is a plus. A sense of humor is a plus.

Preferred Computer Software:

• MAC OS & PC OS
• Microsoft office
• Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Premiere

*Internship may include on-location set up and tear down of events organized by the WGVU Marketing and Promotions Team.

Contact: 

If interested please contact Vance Orr III at orrv@gvsu.edu or by phone at 616-331-6784.

WGVU ADA COMPLIANCE INTERNSHIP

Location: WGVU Public Media on the GVSU Pew Campus / Remote

Job Type: Part-time

Paid | Credit

Description: The ADA compliance intern will be responsible for making sure that the wgvu.org and wgvunews.org are ADA compliant. This experience will give students an opportunity to learn more about the standards for WCAG 2.1. It will also provide unique opportunities for interns to get valuable hands-on experience in making CMS sites accessible to all users.

Responsibilities:

• Making sure that images are properly Alt tagged
• Ensuring that images and text on pages are high contrasted for visually impaired users
• Creating and updating Site Maps
• Audit the navigability of the website via keyboard.
• Making sure that users are informed when being redirected to another page.
   

Contact:

If interested please contact Vance Orr III at orrv@gvsu.edu or by phone at 616-331-6784.

 EDUCATION INTERN (SE+) 

Organization/Department Name: WGVU Public Media 
Time Frame: Semester basis. A one-semester commitment is required. 
Start Date: Week 1 of each semester. 
Hours: Flexible, 15-25 hours/week 
Location: 820 Eberhard Center, Pew Campus 
Job Type: on-campus student employment (internship credit possible) 
Compensation: $10.37/hour 

Overview 

As part of GVSU, WGVU Public Media provides PBS and NPR programming and community events for approximately 2.5 million people across West and Southwest Michigan. WGVU Education supports and engages our local educators, students, and families around equitable PreK-12 education outcomes. We work with intentionality in communities with our partners to develop sustainable relationships in an effort to authentically meet the needs of educators and families. 

Opportunities & Experiences for the Student 

The WGVU Education Internship is designed to enable GVSU students to develop and enhance skills within the fields of education and nonprofit under the guidance of WGVU’s experienced staff, supporting the intern in alignment with their own goals, interests, and passions around education. The Education Intern will be an active team member in addressing the education priorities of WGVU and the communities we serve, learning all aspects of the WGVU Education Program, including PBS, NPR, WGVU, and MLC education assets and resources. 

The Education Intern will gain hands-on experience in: 

• Designing a large-scale education digital resource content project.
• Building relationships while working with community partners and K-12 educators, parents, and students.
• Managing, implementing, and promoting education programming.
• Planning community engagement events.
• Presenting educational content and resources.

To learn more about WGVU and its Education Program, visit https://www.wgvu.org/ and go to Education│Kids. 

Required Qualifications 

• Education Major (or related field) or experience in K-12 education.
• Understanding of digital classroom technology and curriculum standards.
• Understanding of effective, equitable educational pedagogies and best practices.

Desired Qualifications 

• Ability to strategically and effectively manage time and resources.
• Ability to balance teamwork with independent work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities, strong attention to detail, and excellent follow-up skills.
• Knowledge of public media is a plus!

Work Environment: Blended – in-person and virtual. 

Some projects take us off campus into a variety of conditions, including the outdoors. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for special events. Please also note that some schools/programs/events may require us to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Contact:

If interested please contact Kristyn Bomberg at bombergk@gvsu.edu or by phone at 616-331-6784.