Public Affairs and Business Development Coordinator

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This position will assist in engaging public officials, supporting organizational events, and managing communications related to meetings in Washington, D.C. and other areas that are relevant to growth and development. This role involves maintaining records, coordinating with stakeholders, and providing marketing and communication support to enhance our outreach efforts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.    Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, political science, nonprofit management, or a related field (preferred)
2.    Two (2) years prior experience in public relations or government relations
 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.
1.    Assist with public officials' involvement in events, ensuring smooth coordination and communication
2.    Maintain and update the guest list for Children’s Gala and other community events. Assist with coordination of high-profile attendees
3.    Work closely with organizational leadership to enhance event participation
4.    Prepare reports, summaries, and updates from Washington, D.C. & West Virginia Legislative Meetings
5.    Maintain organized records of meetings related to organizational developments
6.    Ensure timely communication and follow-up on key action items for upcoming events and meetings
7.    Support the CH Grant Writer in expanding networks and engaging potential funders
8.    Identify opportunities to connect with policymakers, public servants, and community leaders
9.    Assist in managing web content, social media, newsletters, and other outreach materials
10.    Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding
11.    Help draft press releases, announcements, and event-related promotional content
12.    Introduce an Outreach Connection Program that strengthens our partnership with state FQHC's
13.    Create a comprehensive directory of non-WVU pediatric providers statewide 
14.    Collaborate with ambulatory team to enhance access to WVU Children's Hospital & Signature Service Lines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.    Lifting will be required some for events
2.    Movement around hospital walking

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.    Standard office environment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.    Strong written and verbal communication skills
2.    Detail-oriented
 

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

4500 WVUH CH Pediatrics Admin

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.