American Red Cross
Overview
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.
Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else — you become part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, with mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You will work with staff and volunteers to plan events that raise funds and promote awareness of Red Cross services. This role involves coordinating with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and internal teams to execute successful fundraising events.
What You Need to Know The Event Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing successful events in collaboration with staff and volunteer leadership to raise funds for and promote community awareness of Red Cross services. They develop and execute plans to identify, cultivate, solicit, and recognize event underwriters/sponsors and other participants. Provide staff support for relevant committees and support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
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 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.
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 the success of the team above one’s 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.
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. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 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 sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
What Will Give You the Competitive Edge
Pro-active, self-starter with a can-do attitude who can work independently but also within a cross-functional team environment.
Humanitarian spirit and commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross.
Experience researching and managing third-party events.
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 the geographic location where the work is performed. The stated salary information in this posting is an average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon location and qualifications.
Benefits for You As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year, based on the type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprise six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else — you become part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, with mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You will work with staff and volunteers to plan events that raise funds and promote awareness of Red Cross services. This role involves coordinating with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and internal teams to execute successful fundraising events.
What You Need to Know The Event Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing successful events in collaboration with staff and volunteer leadership to raise funds for and promote community awareness of Red Cross services. They develop and execute plans to identify, cultivate, solicit, and recognize event underwriters/sponsors and other participants. Provide staff support for relevant committees and support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
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 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.
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 the success of the team above one’s 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.
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. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 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 sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
What Will Give You the Competitive Edge
Pro-active, self-starter with a can-do attitude who can work independently but also within a cross-functional team environment.
Humanitarian spirit and commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross.
Experience researching and managing third-party events.
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 the geographic location where the work is performed. The stated salary information in this posting is an average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon location and qualifications.
Benefits for You As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year, based on the type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprise six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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