The Sanford Center for Aging's Marketing and Outreach Coordinator VISTA will enhance well-being and health outcomes among older adults by building capacity for Sanford Center for Aging programs and services through the development of a marketing and outreach strategy. The level of poverty among older adults in Washoe County paired with lack of access to health, community and social resources can serve as a barrier to living a healthy and meaningful life. The Marketing and Outreach Coordinator VISTA will help reduce the impact of poverty on older adults' lives through raising awareness and reducing barriers to participation in Sanford Center for Aging programs and services. In particular, the Marketing and Outreach Coordinator VISTA will
Service Activities
Develop a strategic marketing plan (including social media) in collaboration with the Operations Coordinator of the Sanford Center for Aging based out of the University of Nevada, Reno's School of Medicine
Produce marketing communication materials for all Sanford Center for Aging programs
Conduct outreach activities to local physician and provider offices, table at community events, and be present for select University of Nevada, Reno events.
Develop a fund development plan to help foster philanthropic support for program sustainability and future growth in collaboration with Sanford Center for Aging leadership and Development and Alumni Relations staff.
Community Need Addressed
The level of poverty among older adults in Washoe County paired with lack of access to health, community and social resources can serve as a barrier to living a healthy and meaningful life. This position will help reduce the impact of poverty on older adults' lives through raising awareness and reducing barriers to participation in Sanford Center for Aging programs and services.
Position Outcomes
Develop a strategic marketing plan (including social media) in collaboration with the Operations Coordinator of the Sanford Center for Aging based out of the University of Nevada, Reno's School of Medicine.
Produce marketing communication materials for all Sanford Center for Aging programsConduct outreach activities to local physician and provider offices, table at community events, and be present for select University of Nevada, Reno events.
Develop a fund development plan to help foster philanthropic support for program sustainability and future growth in collaboration with Sanford Center for Aging leadership and Development and Alumni Relations staff.
This position will remove barriers and increase participation in Sanford Center activities.
Benefits
Living allowance
Skills you will gain
Marketing and outreach
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Improvise
Teamwork
Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers
Decisions
Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process
Tools
Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines
Planning
Facilitate group planning
Service
Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization