Development / Event Specialist, Heart Walk - Gulfport, MS
Tracking Code
8328-415
Job Description
Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact everyday?
Imagine all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.
This is satisfying and challenging work that makes a real difference in people's lives. We are where you can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. We are where you can connect people to making a lifesaving impact. We are where you can partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare. The American Heart Association is where you can make an extraordinary impact.
The Gulfport, MS office of the American Heart Association has an opening for a Development / Event Specialist . This position will focus on logistical and administrative support for two fundraising events Heart Walks 2(one in Pascagoula and one in Gulfport). Responsibilities will include database management, financial reporting, assisting with creation of promotional materials, obtaining in-kind donations, recruiting volunteers, and interacting with corporate sponsors, executive committee members, and individual donors.
Primary functions to include :
- Planning and tracking of event logistics (i.e.: securing venue, reviewing vendor contracts and proof of insurance, van/truck rentals)
- Managing and tracking direct and indirect event expenses
- Meeting deadlines for the development and management of respective annual budgets
- Volunteer recruitment and management (External Partners)
- Creating and/or coordinating AHA materials and packets
- Managing and updating internal database systems (Blackbaud or Greater Giving)
- Accountability and upkeep of Sponsorship Agreements
- Securing auction items and in-kind donations
- Managing post-event feedback
- Supporting fundraising directors with day to day administrative tasks
- Position will require periodic travel throughout the designated markets.
Required Experience
- High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) preferred
- 1+ years of prior administrative and event planning and/or non-profit experience
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, managing multiple territories simultaneously
- Attention to detail and drive for excellence
- Ability to recruit and train large groups of office and day-of-event volunteers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and sometimes irregular hours
- Ability to lift 20-30 pounds
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the designated market on a frequent basis.
To view a complete listing of our open positions, please visit our website at: HEART.org/careers
NOTE: All applicants must apply via our on-line system. You will receive an automated response alerting you that your application has been received. Only those selected to interview will be contacted directly. All other resumes will remain in our database for future reference.
The American Heart Association will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, marital status or based on political or religious opinions or affiliations, membership or non-membership in employee organizations .
Benefits include comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with generous employer contributions, 12 paid holidays per year, paid time off, flexible spending accounts and a Fit-Friendly work environment.
Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.#LI-KB1
Job Location
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Job Category: Administrative/Clerical
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