Job Description

Schedule/Hours: 8 to 5 Monday - Friday 40 hours per week possible weekends

This position is responsible for:

• Plans, coordinates and supervises arrangements for selected special event functions in Northeast Florida to include assisting the other as needed. Researches and secures location, facilities, transportation, and equipment; recruits, assigns, and supervises volunteers; monitors event functions to ensure events run smoothly; serves as liaison to the Public Relations Coordinator in order to obtain media opportunities. Key responsibilities include planning and analyzing cost-effective events, setting revenue goals, forming relationships with volunteers and donors. Recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors the work of volunteers ensuring ample staff to meet event or campaign needs; prepares records and reports regarding the same; supervises Red Kettle Assistant(s) during the Holiday season.

• This position requires a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends. Requires an outgoing, detail-oriented, event-planning professional who can form/build vendor, community, and donor relationships with an awareness of the Development Department's overall fundraising goals. Will be responsible for other special events fundraisers throughout the year to include the volunteer appreciation dinner, office celebrations, William Booth Society events, Kettle Kickoff, and other events as directed. Attends networking workshops, webinars, volunteer fairs, as directed by Director of Development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates, implements, and evaluates strategic plan for Red Kettle volunteer and Site Recruitment to maximize fundraising opportunities.

• Supervises Red Kettle assistant(s) during the Holiday season, assigns, trains, and monitors work duties and schedules of same.

• Research, registers, and attends community events related to visibility of The Salvation Army and recruitment of volunteers.

• Recruits and participates in the screening, selection, and recognition of volunteer staff ensuring adequate staff is maintained to meet event and campaign needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a normal office environment and in the community.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field

And

• Three years progressively responsible experience performing grants management work,

Or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans Disabled

Job Tags

Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift

Similar Jobs