Coordinator of Special Events

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and serviceCoordinator- Special EventsPosition Summary:Support Income Team in developing new events while maintaining current events. Work through volunteers and recruit new volunteers to successfully implement a special event action plan that focuses on one of our signature events – Relay for Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Daffodil Days, Golf and/or Gala.
Essential Functions:Works closely with Director of Special Events and provides steady support in evetns planning and executions.Identifies best pratices and takes the lead in troubleshooting and efficient work flow.
Ensures implementation of data collection for each income activity, including income/expense information and donor/volunteer records.Works in a team environment to effectively represent the Society and its mission in the community.
REQUIREMENTS
Successful fund raising or sales experience preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus ability to work in a team environmentExperience recruiting, training and delegating to volunteers a plus.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skillsAbility to handle multiple tasksWorks well with limited supervisionCan solve problems independentlyComputer literateAbility to see the "big picture"Committed to the mission of the ACS
Send Resumes to:
Evan Guzman ACS-95 Schewnk Drive, Kinsgton NY 12401 Fax 845-331-4109.Email – [Click here for email]
Non smokers only. No PHONE CALLS! ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity. For more cancer related information visit our Website at www.cancer.org. 1-800-ACS-2345