The Special Events Coordinator supports the mission of the Alzheimer's Association. The primary purpose of the Special Events Coordinator is to support the successful execution of the Alzheimer's Association's two Special events: Walk to End Alzheimer's (Walk) and The Longest Day (TLD). Priority roles with each event include increasing revenue, generating awareness and mobilizing volunteers.
The position is located in the Raleigh Office and reports to the Manager of Special Events.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Follow Walk and TLD standards and best practices for leadership development, increased participation and event revenue growth.
- Follow comprehensive plan for Walk and TLD that includes budget, timelines, reports, recruitment, retention, volunteer committee engagement, mission integration and logistics.
- Meet benchmark deadlines for successful goal attainment and event execution.
- Serve as the Staff lead for Volunteer Committees in support of the assigned ENC WTEA events and The Longest Day/Relationship events.
- Support Volunteer Committees and recruit additional volunteers for committees and event day in partnership with Manager of Special Events.
- Work with Walk Committee and program staff to organize and participate in community outreach activities and presentations that promote the Walk and Alzheimer's Association mission and services.
- Support event logistic chair and committee with Walk logistics (i.e. site permits, donated food and supplies, transporting supplies, determining Walk site layout and routes).
- Work with team captains to maximize their fundraising efforts by coaching them on wrap around fundraising ideas for teams and attending such activities as appropriate.
- Recruit TLD Committee including Chair, Recruitment Chair, Engagement Chair, and Marketing & Outreach Chair.
- Work with TLD Committee to support increasing past team participation, fundraising and volunteer engagement as well as identifying and registering new teams, supporting their onboarding, recruitment and fundraising efforts. Initiate and drive team creativity and innovation.
- Monitor activities to identify trends and best practices, measure impact of specific actions, identify and address issues as they arise, adjusting plans as required.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field.
Skills/Experience:
- 3-5 years progressive professional experience and proven success in the development and promotion of fundraising events or similar programs
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate and coach volunteers at different levels of expertise with diplomacy in a fundraising or sales and marketing environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to form and develop corporate relationships and partnerships
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills to engage with and work effectively with a strong customer service focus with visitors, callers, and volunteers
- Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize work and multi-task with keen attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
- Self-starter with a high degree of initiative to and problem-solve
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to engage with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion
- Preference given for experience in a non-profit setting with successful execution of mass-market fundraising events.
- Driven by goals and outcomes, the candidate must be able to set priorities, manage his/her time, delegate appropriate tasks to volunteers, and meet deadlines to ensure goal attainment and expected results.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point), Google Suite (Mail, Calendar, Docs & Hangout) required; previous with Convio and CRM databases preferred
- Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for the job
- Ability and willingness to travel by car within the assigned territory up to 60%. May require occasional overnight trips and air travel.
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, early mornings and occasional weekends; ability to travel if required
- Willingness and ability to represent Chapter at meetings and special events.
- Must possess valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs of materials
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 3 2018
Active Until:
May 3 2018
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit