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Coordinator IV, Events

Coordinator IV, Events

American Red CrossSilver Spring, MD, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Events Coordinator

Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others, youre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

The American Red Cross is seeking an Events Coordinator to support our Fundraising initiatives across the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region. This is a hybrid position that can be based out of our offices in Fairfax, VA, Washington, DC, or Silver Spring, MD.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW :

  • Research, identify, cultivate, and solicit new and existing donors for monetary and / or in-kind gifts to support special events. Recognize potential for increased donor involvement and capitalize on opportunities to grow existing relationships.
  • Identify event sponsors for potential enhanced or increased partnership opportunities.
  • Create a seamless, balanced, and enjoyable experience for potential donors through effective leadership and recognition techniques. Develop effective working relationships with donors, volunteers, government, and foundation representatives to nurture their connections to the Red Cross. May oversee collaboration with internal communications and marketing teams to develop strategies and materials.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to assigned event chairs and committees. Direct the activities of and serve as the primary staff liaison to the volunteer committees for assigned events. Provide staff support and leadership to event chairs and related committees formed to help secure sponsors and participants.
  • Create and collaborate with other staff on special event project plans and participate in budget development. Monitor event outcomes, including revenue and expenses, to drive exceptional event program growth. Manage the implementation and production of all fundraising events, including vendor relationships, budgets, and event logistics. Coordinate activities and formulate strategies related to the event program. Evaluate the outcome of each event and provide recommendations for improvement. Responsible for meeting Special Events revenue goals.
  • Collaborate with Communications and Marketing to develop materials related to events, including media releases and photo sessions. Respond to media interview requests as needed.
  • Direct the work of development volunteers or staff regarding administrative support duties, including recording and tracking donor invoices, acknowledgement correspondence, mass mailings, thank you letters, support at the event, etc. May hire, train, coach, counsel, and evaluate the performance of volunteers or give significant recommendations as to those supervisory actions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED :

  • Education : High School or equivalent required.
  • Experience : Minimum 7 years of related experience and documented success in event planning or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
  • Skills & Abilities : Leadership ability with exemplary interpersonal, verbal, listening and written communication skills. Partner internally and externally with others to develop the organization. Must be open, friendly, and comfortable with diverse groups, with the ability to network effectively and establish long-term relationships with the community. Work successfully on teams and strive for optimum results. Ability to resolve conflict and promote cooperation, commitment, momentum, and pride. Must put the success of the team above one's own interests. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving. Capable of directing and working effectively with donors, volunteers, staff, and committees in a wide range of activities while under pressure and / or deadlines. Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to work on a team.
  • Travel : May need to travel and participate in meetings and conferences.
  • Physical Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
  • WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE :

  • Pro-active, self-starter with a can-do attitude who can work independently but also within a cross-functional team environment.
  • Humanitarian spirit and commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross.
  • Experience researching and managing third-party events.
  • SALARY INFORMATION :

    The salary range for this position is : $26.00 -$28.00 per hour. Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the work is performed. The stated salary range in this posting is an average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon your location and qualifications.

    BENEFITS FOR YOU :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO : Starting at 15 days a year, based on the type of job and tenure
  • Holidays : 11 paid holidays comprise of six core holidays and five floating holidays
  • 401K with up to 6% match
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Disability and Insurance : Short + Long Term
  • Service Awards and recognition
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