Job description

UNPAID VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Opportunity available within the state of Pennsylvania

Regional Special Events Lead with the Development Team - Share Your Skills and Develop Your Resume!

This opportunity is an engaging opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills in event planning, communications and interacting with the public while serving the mission of the American Red Cross. The ideal candidate will be available to work at the Harrisburg office, but may also work in a hybrid/remote capacity.

Purpose:

This position supports the Regional Development/Fundraising department of the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. Assist the Development team with planning fundraising events. Takes a leadership role in planning the logistics of event execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take a leadership role in planning logistics of Red Cross special events.
• Supervise event volunteers
• Assist with event execution, including working with event venue, caterer, coordinating auction, volunteer support and community outreach.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward Red Cross support through donated auction items, ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities.
• Prepare the event program in a timely manner, including developing scripts for event presenters.
• Coordinate all day-of logistics, including timeline, supervising event volunteers, and more.
• May chair nomination committee at a Real Heroes Breakfast. Duties may include contacting nominator and nominee for Heroes Award; gathering story and contact information; and maintaining spreadsheet to track nominations.
• May chair auction committee at a Gala. Duties may include working closely with Relationship Managers; soliciting businesses for in-kind auction donations; maintaining spreadsheet of donations; sending thank you letters; and coordinating day-of auction logistics.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.
• Detail-oriented
• Skilled at multi-tasking
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to plan, organize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coordinate and organize multiple functions and activities and work with extremely tight deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Development Opportunities:

• Enhance events management and execution abilities
• Build leadership and managerial skills
• Meet with community leaders as a representative of the Red Cross
• Play a significant role in helping the American Red Cross carry out its mission of helping individuals and families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies
• Gain professional fundraising events experience with a well-recognized and respected international organization

To get started, follow this link: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=43393&h=193&p=1899125

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Self-determined schedule

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $0.01 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Self-determined schedule

COVID-19 considerations:
Volunteers are required to show proof of vaccination or wear a mask

Work Location: One location

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