The Campaign Assistant supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) signature fundraising campaign, Student Series, within Eastern PA. Responsible for several aspects of Student Series including school recruitment and management, in-person visits and other administrative duties as assigned.
Works under the supervision of Student Series Campaign Manager(s), in conjunction with fellow campaign staff, to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage and coach schools to achieve fundraising goals through planning, customer service and stewardship.
- Host interactive student group meetings and demonstrate exemplary public speaking in school assemblies
- Identify and network with schools and coordinators in Bucks, Northampton, Monroe, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Pike, Wayne & Susquehanna counties to promote the fundraising campaign(s) and drive fundraising success.
- Draft concise, effective and personable communications to participants.
- Provide administrative assistance to campaign(s) through email, phone & Campaign 360 database.
- Perform other functions and activities as directed by the manager.
- Maintain a working knowledge of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society mission and its programs to address them.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree
Skills/Experience:
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License
- Willingness to travel up to 50% through assigned Eastern Pennsylvania counties.
Position Requirements:
- 1-2 years’ professional or intern – level experience in a fundraising, communications, sales, marketing or related field.
- Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
- Experience in cold calling and sales outreach a plus.
- Experience with database management a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
- Able to simultaneously manage a high level of detail across multiple projects.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure.
- Able to work well within a team environment, offering assistance and support to team members whenever necessary.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
- Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
- May be required to move Campaign materials weighing up to 15 pounds for various events.
- May be required to travel within the Chapter's designated area.
- Required to work evenings or weekends.
Job Function:
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 4 2018
Active Until:
Aug 4 2018
Hiring Organization:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
industry:
Nonprofit