TITLE: Assistant Community Director
REPORTS TO: New England Collaborative Director
LOCATION: Rhode Island
REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position is accountable for coordinating and implementing cost-effective fundraising events and supporting communication and program activities. The position will be accountable for the above in the state of Rhode Island and for specific events and programs. This position acts as liaison between March of Dimes (MOD), its volunteers, and the local community. Primary purpose is recruiting and utilizing volunteer, community, and corporate support to reach specific fundraising and program goals.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising/Event Management
· Achieve budget in all areas of responsibility.
· Actively participate in securing new sources of revenue as well as retain and/or increasing veteran sources (sponsors/teams/donors/in-kind/etc.)
· Identify, recruit, train, and manage high impact volunteers for leadership and revenue producing positions.
· Adhere to, track, and evaluate MOD Core Tactics, Best Practices, and timeline for each event assigned.
Professional Effectiveness
· Demonstrate ability to prioritize, communicate, and multitask.
· Utilize and update staff, volunteer, and event management tools effectively and in a timely manner.
· Recruit, train, manage and reward high impact volunteers/volunteer committees to ensure that they are fully supported, engaged, and prepared to promote our mission message.
Program/Communications
· Work with program staff and volunteers to ensure that each event, presentation, and printed collateral piece contains program content to enhance the knowledge of MOD mission, programs, special services and benefits for mothers and babies.
· Prepare and distribute communications to volunteers, teams, and donors - via email, print, and telephone - based on Division’s communications timeline and additional needs.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work related experience.
- Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, sales and marketing, volunteer management and development experience.
- Detail oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast paced environment.
Betsy Akin, Director, New England Collaborative
March of Dimes 260 West Exchange Street, Suite 002
Providence, Rhode Island
Fax: 401-454-1970
Email: bakin@marchofdimes.com
Pleas submit before: November 5, 2009
NOTE:
1. Credit and criminal background check is required for this position: Yes X No__. If yes, offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of credit and criminal check.
2. If Human Resources or the hiring manager confirms you as a qualified candidate, you must inform your immediate supervisor of your intentions prior to initiating the formal interviewing process.
3. Upon request, the hiring manager will be provided with information related to your performance, salary, and past work history.
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