AAMU Marketing and Funding Specialist

Overview

Alabama A&M University, a historically Black university (HBCU), is dedicated to the application of knowledge and excellence in teaching, research, and service to diverse student populations and community needs. The university aims to provide a student-centered educational and service environment for the emergence of scholars, scientists, leaders, and critical thinkers who can excel in a diverse and competitive society. The VISTA project aligns with education and healthy futures, with goals to increase awareness of poverty, food insecurity, and healthy living in the community;

increase conversations about these topics; and increase accessibility to food and healthy food options.

• Grant Research & Writing:
  Identify, research, and draft grant proposals targeting corporate, federal, and private foundation funding.
• Donation Infrastructure:
  Expand the market’s donation pipelines, focusing on securing sustainable corporate partnerships and individual donor tracks.
• Plan and execute large-scale campus donation initiatives, such as the annual Stuff the Bus Tour and targeted drives for reusable dinnerware, cookware, and pantry items.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing plan to increase campus awareness of the Bulldog Market’s services and reduce the stigma surrounding food insecurity.
• Digital Outreach:
  Manage and create engaging content for social media, campus newsletters, and the market's digital platforms.
• Develop standard operating procedures for tracking donor analytics, marketing reach, and campaign success metrics.

• Workshops and conferences
• Relocation Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage*
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Training

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Car recommended