Coordinator IV, Events

Events Coordinator

Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others, youre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

The American Red Cross is seeking an Events Coordinator to support our Fundraising initiatives across the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region. This is a hybrid position that can be based out of our offices in Fairfax, VA, Washington, DC, or Silver Spring, MD.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW :

• 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 teams to develop 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, to drive exceptional event program growth. Manage the implementation and production of all fundraising events, including vendor relationships, budgets, and event logistics. Coordinate activities and formulate strategies related to the event program. Evaluate the outcome of each event and provide recommendations for improvement. 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 the performance of volunteers or give significant recommendations as to those supervisory actions.

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WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE :

SALARY INFORMATION :

The salary range for this position is : $26.00 -$28.00 per hour. Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the work is performed. The stated salary range in this posting is an average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon your location and qualifications.

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