The business and community development specialist builds partnerships to secure new and steward existing sponsorships, underwriting agreements, and other revenue from businesses and organizations in support of WCMU Public Media. This position contributes to the success of the Development team within Public Broadcasting, providing vital revenue to support WCMU Public Media programs and outreach efforts within the context and culture of philanthropy.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education & experience that equates to four years.
Demonstrated experience with philanthropy, sponsorship, or sales.
Possession of a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to form positive relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter with a committed work ethic and the ability to project a positive image.
Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience with philanthropy, sponsorship, or media sales.
Prior experience in public media.
Appreciation for and understanding of public media, especially WCMU programming and its mission.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develops relationships with community leaders, businesses, and organizations to enhance WCMU’s reputation and recognition as a valuable institution.
Secures underwriting, sponsorship, trade and other revenue from businesses and organizations in support of WCMU Public Media.
Secures funding for special events, programming, local content, and fundraisers, as required.
Assists with special events and other development efforts, including on-air pledge drives.
Analyzes and interprets audience and market research, utilizing knowledge and metrics to generate and cultivate new and prospective clients.
Achieves goals for underwriting, sponsorship, and other revenue generating initiatives as agreed upon with the Director of Development for WCMU Public Media.
Participates in professional development opportunities as budget and time permits.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation. If you wish to include recommendation letter(s) that are not required, please utilize the Recommendation Letters upload field.
Central Michigan University has a Flexible Worksite Policy. Some flexible worksite arrangements may be possible for this position in accordance with this policy.
Employee Group
Public Broadcasting - Salary
Pay Range
$36,069 per year, plus commission
Division
Government and External Relations
Department
Public Broadcasting
Employment Status
Full-Time
Weekly Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI / Flexible
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
