Membership Coordinator/WUFT-TV/FM and WJUF-FMJob No: 538777
Work Type: FullTime
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Advancement,Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 23120100 - CJC-WUFT-TV
Job Description
ClassificationTitle:
Membership Coordinator/WUFT-TV/FM and WJUF-FM
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in anappropriate area of specialization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description:
JoinUF Advancement as WUFT-FM & WUFT-TV Membership Coordinator - Shape the Future of Campus Media - Where your skills amplify avibrant community!
As the Membership Coordinator, you'll be the heartbeat of our radio and television family. Reporting to theSenior Director of Development and the WUFT Membership Director, you'll build lasting relationships with listeners, donors, and partnersacross Gainesville and beyond. Your work will keep the signal strong, the community engaged, and the campus budget healthy.
Why UF?
- A gold-standard culture: We strive to be the best in voluntary support for highereducation, and every staff member echoes that mission.
- Stability and growth: The University of Florida offerscompetitive pay, substantial benefits, tuition assistance, and ample internal advancement.
- Living the mission:Your day-to-day will directly support the university's priorities, fueling the stories that shape scholars and citizens.
What You'll Do - Pledge-drive champion: Plan, coordinate, and energize FM/TV pledge drives;recruit volunteers, curate premium gifts, and manage on-air and direct-mail outreach.
- Database steward: Maintainaccurate member records, process contributions, and generate insightful reports to guide future campaigns.
- Communicationconduit: Handle phone, email, and face-to-face interactions-answering benefit questions, updates, and support, while keepingnewsletters and social posts fresh.
- Event liaison: Assist the Major Gifts team on high-capacity donors,coordinate-RSVPs, set-ups, and thank-you logistics for events, community tables, and station outreach.
- Communitybuilder: Identify and nurture relationships with local partners-corporates, foundations, and volunteers-to expand WUFT'spresence.
The Ideal Candidate - Holds a strong blend of donor stewardship, database acumen, andevent-management expertise.
- Exhibits an entrepreneurial spirit, tenacity, and credible professionalism.
- Communicatesengagingly, adapts to changing priorities, and is driven by UF's mission.
- Comfortable during extended hours, occasional weekends,and unpredictable campaign peaks.
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some weekend workrequired. Hours may vary during membership campaigns and special events, and occasionally early morning, evening, and travel commitments maybe necessary.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary and health/risk insurance.
- Tuition assistanceand a generous leave policy.
- A vibrant campus life, Gainesville's cultural scene, and proximity to world-class medicine andresearch.
- Included "total reward" package details: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu
About GainesvilleAs home to Florida's largest and oldestuniversity, Gainesville (
http://cityofgainesville.org) is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events,and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area are home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, aworld-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and privateschools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within 2 hours are attractions such as Disney World,Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with experience and education
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
Preferred:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Master's degree in an appropriate area ofspecialization.
- Prior non-profit fundraising and member development experience preferred.
- Enthusiastic about mission ofpublic media.
- Must have computing skills and willingness and ability to learn new software as necessary.
- Excellentcustomer service skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects andpriorities effectively and professionally.
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonalcommunication skills, maintaining a professional demeanor and appearance when interacting with members, volunteers and staff, bothinternally and externally.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity toengage effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals are essential.
- Support the University's commitment tocreating a respectful and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in all interactions;demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellentorganizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
- Proficient in the following areas:Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet browsers and email platforms. Familiarity with donordatabases, contact management systems, and tracking systems is also highly preferred.
- Knowledge of software specifically designedfor public media, including Allegiance, Mvault, Forest Direct, Viability and others.
- The ability and willingness to travel. A validdriver's license and good driving record are essential. *
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications must besubmitted online via https://jobs.ufl.edu andinclude the following:
- A cover letter and resume
- Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of threereferences.
- Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
All questions and inquiries shouldbe directed to search chair Natalie Karaoglanian, Senior Director of Development and WUFT Membership Director, at
natkara@jou.ufl.edu. If an accommodation dueto a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professionalcredentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found athttp//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file throughthe UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/.All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, andverification of education.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Florida's Government-in-the-SunshineLaws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination and reference, be available forpublic inspection.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need notreapply.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Applications Close: 15 May 2026
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538777
Our Commitment:
The Universityof Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University ofFlorida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due toa disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visitAccessibility at UF.
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