Husky Storyteller

This position is for UConn Students Only

If you are an International Student, you must have permission from ISSS prior to applying

POSITION SUMMARY

Husky Storyteller team members work for the UConn Foundation and serve as a liaison between the UConn Foundation and prospective donors. Using email, social media, text message, in-person events, phone and video to communicate, Husky Storytellers will connect with alumni, students, parents, and friends of the UConn Foundation throughout the year, helping to educate the UConn Foundation community about the impact and importance of giving.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of video production to produce a steady stream of video projects.
• Work within organization marketing standards and guidelines.
• Produce simple, straight-forward, "authentic" video (using your phone to capture of-the-moment, compelling content)
• Edit videos via tools such as iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Capcut
• Script and storyboard individual and/or team videos
• Serve as on-camera talent for the video produced by you and your fellow Husky Storyteller teammates.
• Attend campus events or interviewing subjects to give alumni and supporters an "inside-look" at UConn campus life.
• Create messaging which allows for engaging with students, alumni, parents, and friends of the university through multiple channels to inspire philanthropic giving.
• Serve as an ambassador for the UConn Foundation by discussing University initiatives, accolades, and accomplishments.
• Call constituents (alumni, parents, and friends) to build personal rapport, update demographic information, and secure donations. Use additional tools such as SMS, email, and video to support your outreach efforts.

Leadership

Provide visible leadership across the entire organization by engaging in organization-wide activities such as department meetings, all-staff meetings, and staff events.

Key Competencies

• Digital information fluency skills, including familiarity with and demonstrated savvy on multiple social media networks including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral, written, and digital communication skills, including public speaking experience.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, Data Entry, Outlook, and ESP), detail oriented, punctual and reliable, professional, and ability to use professional judgment particularly as it relates to digital engagement content
• Customer service and/or sales experience preferred, non-profit fundraising experience a plus.
• Must be available during the academic year.
• Must be available during regular business hours as well as some night and weekend work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning donor related and other information.
• Values diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Hours worked may not meet or exceed 15 hours without explicit approval from Supervisor. While we do our best to accommodate student academic/personal schedules, we reserve the right to limit hours if an effort to coordinate schedules becomes too restricted.

Professional Outcomes

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Inclusion
• Technology and Data
• Career Development

Education & Experience

• Enrollment at the University of Connecticut
• A student in good standing related to grade point average and student code of conduct.