Special Events Coordinator

 

 

Special Events Coordinator

Job Location

Pittsburgh, PA

General Summary

The Alzheimer's Association is seeking a Part Time candidate to fully implement and manage our 2nd Signature Event, The Longest Day and RivALZS/Blondes vs. Brunettes.



 

Essential Job Functions

• The Longest Day
• Responsible for the success of the Association's second signature event, The Longest Day, and serve as the events primary contact across the Chapter raising in excess of $100,000 for this event.
• Recruit, support and coach a volunteer team / committee to develop and execute a recruitment, cultivation and retention plan for new and veteran teams.
• Work with Associate Director of Events and Marketing Director to ensure an annual, chapter-wide marketing plan for The Longest Day is in place.
  
  

• Blondes vs. Brunettes
• Serve as the primary Alzheimer's Association Greater PA Chapter contact surrounding the RivALZS/Blondes vs Brunettes event in Pittsburgh.
• Recruit, support and coach a volunteer team / committee to develop and execute a recruitment, cultivation and retention plan for new and veteran teams.
• Coordinate with the volunteer team / committee to provide mission-focused education and training to volunteers and players to further infuse mission and purpose into the event.
• Work with volunteers and finance staff on annual budgets and event financial management.
• Work with the National office to maintain event standards, including the event website and corresponding data entry process.

Other

• Create and maintain income and expense budgets and an annual plan for Chapter events.
• Work with Association staff to ensure that all event information is included in the Chapter's database.
• Provide assistance to other Association events, as needed.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• At least three years of experience in a nonprofit development or marketing/sales setting
• Demonstrated expertise recruiting and managing volunteers preferred
• Ability to make frequent trips to other locations for meetings, events, etc. via auto and air; ability to operate a motor vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to physically lift, set-up and tear down event materials: including chairs, tables, boxes, coolers, etc.
• Willingness to work on evenings and weekends if necessary
  
  

Send your resume and cover letter:

• by email: [email protected]
• by mail:
  Send resume to:
  Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pennsylvania
  2595 Interstate Drive
  Suite 100
  Harrisburg, PA 17110
  

If apply ing by e-mail, please attach your resume and cover letter as Microsoft Word documents, or include both within the text of your e-mail message.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and we appreciate your interest in the Alzheimer's Association.

 

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