Overview
Do you have at least 2 years’ experience working on fundraising events?
Are you looking to lead a large-scale event for a mission-based cause?
We are currently in search of a Nonprofit Special Events Assistant for a Health Organization. This position is based in Hinsdale, IL.
ORGANIZATION: Health Organization
LOCATION: Hinsdale, IL
POSITION TITLE: Nonprofit Special Events Assistant
SCHEDULE: Full time (40hrs/week)
DURATION: Temporary (2 months)
HOURLY PAY: $14.00 – $17.00/hour
Is This Your Dream Job? The Nonprofit Special Events Assistant reports to the Manager of Special Events and Annual Giving and supports all areas of event-planning and executing, donor relations, and participant administration. This is a great opportunity for someone who is currently unemployed and looking to start a new position ASAP.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Event administrative experience required
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly organized and professional demeanor
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, social media platforms and database programs
- Capable of balancing multiple priorities effectively and meeting deadlines
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to excellence
- Must be able to lift/move items up to 30 pounds
How You Will Spend Your Day:
- Work in donor/event database to track revenue, update participant records and run reports as needed
- Address general event questions and manage event voicemail and e-mail
- Manage registration process for participants; entering forms, processing forms
- Assist in donation processing
- Work on cultivation of event committees and team captains
- Coordinate logistics for events (ordering supplies, securing in-kind donations etc.)
- Assist with coordinating volunteers needed for events
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Special Events & Annual Giving
We’d love to hear from you.
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