March of Dimes

  TITLE: Assistant Community Director - Special Events

REPORTS TO: Special Events Director

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement

POSITION PURPOSE:
Provide leadership and guidance to volunteers in order to grow significantly special events revenue.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Recruit and work with volunteer leadership for multiple special events in the Metro Atlanta area
  • Meet and exceed revenue goals by securing cash and in-kind sponsors for special events.
  • Work with volunteers to generate additional revenue for events through table and ticket sales, auctions and additional night of event initiatives 
  • Uncover, develop and expand the volunteer leadership networks to benefit these events. 
  • Work with staff and volunteers to develop revenue growth plans based on market potential. 
  • Create cultivation plans and implement for all high dollar FTM and auction donors. 
  • Establish ancillary promotions with corporations interested in our target market. 
  • Research the competitive, successful, innovative events occurring in your market and begin a plan for the next big income boost for 2009.
  • Work with program staff and volunteers to ensure that every event contains program content to enhance the knowledge of the audience and general public regarding the March of Dimes   mission, programs, special services, and benefits for mothers and babies.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Bachelors degree
  • 2-4 years job-related experience
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and public speaking skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple priorities
  • Proven track record of success


Mark Gibson, State Director
March of Dimes Georgia Chapter
1776 Peachtree Street, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA  30309
FAX# 404-355-7723
Email: mgibson@marchofdimes.com


YHJ
 
printable format      email page