Outreach Specialist

Outreach Specialist

The Myasthenia Gravis Association (MGA), a 501c3 organization seeks an Outreach Specialist to join their team.  This position is based in Kansas City with a hybrid work environment where approximately 2-3 days of work are in office.
 
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and coordinate all MGA calendars including the web and social media events
• Serve as the first point of contact for all inquiries to MGA, helping identify individual needs and directing them to the appropriate staff member
• Assist with physical office equipment and supply management
• Track event registrations
• Support the MGA team to obtain and acquire donations for MGA benefits and events
• Support the MGA to provide thank you and tax acknowledgement letters for donations
• Support the MGA team in our clinic partnerships as needed
• Support and assist with the development of social media campaigns
• Provide administrative support to support groups as needed
• Input and track event attendance in MGA database (Salesforce)
• Assist in maintaining MGA database and provide reporting to the team upon request
• Provide intakes on individuals living with Myasthenia Gravis who contact the MGA including the coordination and distribution of new patient packets
• Coordinate and provide content for the weekly blog
• Maintain and update MGA webpage as needed
• Represent the MGA in the community as needed
• Work closely with MGA Team surrounding internal and external events in a manner that aligns to the MGA’s overall strategic goals
• Network and gain sponsorships and donations to MGA core events
• Coordinate and effectively communicate with volunteers
• Collect and assemble event materials
• Assist with volunteer events and recogition
• Develop and track feedback from groups and events

• Have 2+ years experience working in the nonprofit space.
• Have the ability to travel as needed +/- 20% (typically Monday-Friday) with some extended workdays and weekends
• Be a self-starter
• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Implement and maintain a system of organization
• Operate with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrate consistent and timely follow through
• Demonstrate a team mentality and positive attitude
• Maintain composure under pressure
• Demonstrate an ability to seamlessly adjust with changing directions
• Demonstrate best in class client and patient service
• Uphold professional standards in communications, appearance and interactions
• Be proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Canva and database management
• Prior experience with Salesforce, Onecause, and Zoom or other digital event platforms is preferred.