American Red Cross

Volunteer Program Coordinator, Special Events and Fundraising

American Red Cross

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Washington

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Salary

💰 $28 - $32 per hour

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

Unity

About the role

  • Plan, coordinate and implement successful events to raise funds and promote community awareness of Red Cross services
  • Develop and execute plans to identify, cultivate, solicit, and recognize event underwriters/sponsors and other event participants
  • Serve as the regional development team’s first point of contact for community inquiries via phone and written correspondence
  • Provide staff support for relevant committees and volunteer leadership
  • Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers
  • Manage the engagement of volunteers through regular communications, appreciation events, and consultation with staff
  • Provide administrative support for the fundraising leadership team and coordinate special projects and department meetings
  • Collaborate with Communications and Marketing to develop event materials, media releases, and photo sessions
  • Create and collaborate on special event project plans, participate in budget development, and monitor event outcomes including revenue and expenses
  • Manage implementation and production of fundraising events including vendor relationships, budgets, and event logistics
  • Direct work of special event volunteers or staff regarding administrative support duties including donor invoices, acknowledgements, mass mailings, and event support
  • Assist with onboarding of new fundraising department volunteers and serve as primary supervisor for new volunteers
  • Perform duties in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations

Requirements

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent required
  • Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
  • 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
  • Ability to resolve conflict and promote cooperation, commitment, momentum, and pride
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities through strong organization skills and creativity
  • Capable of directing and working effectively with donors, volunteers, staff, and committees in a wide range of activities while under pressure and/or deadlines
  • Basic proficiency in use of Personal Computer, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications when applicable
  • Ability to work on a team
  • Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout regional jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system