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TITLE: Assistant Community Director
REPORTS TO: Division Director
LOCATION: Syracuse, NY
REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement
POSITION PURPOSE:
This individual acts as a liaison between March of Dimes, its volunteers and the division area by recruiting volunteer participation, corporate participation and sponsorship for the division fund raising events. This individual will implement fundraising activities within an assigned geographic area of the division.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruit, train and monitor performance of volunteers to implement fund raising events that meet or exceed budgeted goals.
Develop and maintain working relationships with community leaders and corporations to promote and support March of Dimes mission, and maintain involvement in March of Dimes fund raising activities.
Work with Chapter Communications staff and local media sources to publicize mission and fund raising activities.
Secure media sponsorship for events to heighten public awareness, reach fundraising goals, and to attract financial sponsorship from corporations.
Work with Chapter Program staff to ensure that every event displays/promotes the March of Dimes mission.
Recruit volunteers to assist in coordinating all event logistics and event materials to ensure successful events.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum three years experience in fund raising, event coordination, etc.
Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be organized and detail oriented.
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
Must be able to work well with diverse populations even under stressful conditions.
College degree preferred.
Patricia Campany, Division Director March of Dimes 5 Adler Drive Syracuse, NY 13214 FAX# 315-463-4433 Email: pcampany@marchofdimes.com
