Job Location: West Orange, NJ Job Type: Exempt Department:
Income Development
Supervisor
Gene Derkack
This Results Description provides a general summary of the job requirements of this position.
Job Summary:
The Manager, Special Events is responsible for managing community-based fundraising events for a region of the American cancer Society. Depending on region size and event complexity, incumbents at this level may independently manage smaller events and/or assist Directors in managing larger/multiple fund-raising events. The Manager is accountable for the successful execution of event plans and logistics in achieving stated income goals for assigned events, working closely with volunteer leaders and other regional event staff. The Manager implements event action plans for one of more ACS signature events, such as: Relay For Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Daffodil Days and/or Golf & Gala events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages successful execution of established community fund-raising and/or other income events within assigned region.
Effectively recruits and trains volunteer teams and manages/coordinates their implementation of special event plans and protocols.
Tracks indicators of progress towards income goals, escalating findings and recommending solutions as required. Adheres to expense management practices and division spending guidelines.
Ensures all event communications are distributed timely and accurately to all constituent groups.
Coordinates event logistics and planning as prescribed for large-scale community events.
Manages product sales, and collateral distribution for events.
Assists in identifying sponsorship leads and underwriting opportunities to maximize income potential for events.
Ensures implementation of data collection for each income activity, including income/expense information and donor/volunteer records Works in a team environment to effectively represent the Society and its mission in the community, participating in mission objectives as required.
Attends evening and/or weekend meetings and/or events as needed. Participates in required regional event meetings, conference calls and other trainings to maximize success of events.
Contacts and Relationships:
Reports to Sr. Director of Special Events
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 to 3 years successful fund raising or related event planning experience. (ACS internal candidates must have 1-2 years event experience.)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work in a team environment.
Experience recruiting, training and delegating to volunteers
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Must be able to handle multiple projects, review and prepare event schedules and meet critical deadlines.
Skilled with Microsoft products (WORD, Excel, Powerpoint), Internet proficient and capable of learning proprietary databases.
Resourcefulness, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Preferences:
Special Events and events planning/non-profit experience
Special Work Requirements:
Must be able to certify oneself tobacco free.
Availability to attend evening meetings, travel for centralized training, and participate in all ACS events as required.
Multi-lingual strongly considered.
Our Commitment to you:
You will receive training, support from your management team and the latest resources available to ensure that you succeed in meeting your goals and objectives
