The Arkansas Chapter is seeking to hire a Special Events Coordinator to manage fundraising activities and special events within the region. This position reports to the Events Manager and is based in Little Rock.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Plan, coordinate and implement all aspects of all assigned fundraising events.
- Assist in sponsor cultivation and solicitation, promotion and marketing activities and corporate initiatives.
- Identify, recruit, train and manage high impact volunteers for fundraising events who will assist the organization in increasing concern and awareness as well as growing revenue.
- Prepare presentations, materials, and reports.
- Prepare and distribute communications to volunteers and donors - via email, print, and telephone - based on the Association's communications timeline and additional needs.
- Manage, evaluate, and expand fundraising programs under the direction of the Events Manager and Executive Director.
- Assist and maintain database for all event participants and donors.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for each event, establish budgets, work plans and timelines.
- Represent the Association at public events, conferences, workshops and media events.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in business, communication, marketing or related field.
Skills/Experience:
- 3+ years experience in fundraising or sales.
- Experience recruiting, training, and mobilizing volunteers.
- Effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast paced environment. High efficiency in time management and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
- Detail oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
- High level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends and to travel as needed to perform job duties.
- Must possess a reliable person vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of valid insurance to attend meetings and perform event duties.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 16 2017
Active Until:
Jan 15 2018
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit