Event Coordinator

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Job Description:

Why Choose Us?

As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day.

If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

We are currently seeking an Event Coordinator to support our National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region.

The position is Work from Home based in the Fairfax, Virginia, Washington, DC or Baltimore, MD area.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

The Event Coordinator will plan, coordinate and implement successful events, in collaboration with staff and volunteer leadership, to raise funds for 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.

Provide staff support for relevant committees. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

• 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 groups for 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, and results to increase special event program growth.
  
  Manage implementation and production of all fundraising events including vendor relationships, budgets, and event logistics. Coordinate activities and formulate strategies related to event program. Assess outcome of each event and make recommendations for improvements. 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 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 success of team above 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. A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.

• Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

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. 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.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work.

Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO + Holidays

• 401K with 5% match

• Paid Family Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

• Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested in Volunteering?

Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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