Special Events & Volunteer Coordinator

Location: 328 N Ocean ST Jacksonville, FL 32202

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $19.65-$22.11

About this opportunity:

• Plans, coordinates and supervises arrangements for selected special event functions in Northeast Florida to include assisting the other as needed. Researches and secures location, facilities, transportation, and equipment; recruits, assigns, and supervises volunteers; monitors event functions to ensure events run smoothly; serves as liaison to the Public Relations Coordinator in order to obtain media opportunities. Key responsibilities include planning and analyzing cost-effective events, setting revenue goals, forming relationships with volunteers and donors. Recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors the work of volunteers ensuring ample staff to meet event or campaign needs; prepares records and reports regarding the same; supervises Red Kettle Assistant(s) during the Holiday season.
• This position requires a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.  Requires an outgoing, detail-oriented, event-planning professional who can form/build vendor, community, and donor relationships with an awareness of the Development Department’s overall fundraising goals. Will be responsible for other special events fundraisers throughout the year to include the volunteer appreciation dinner, office celebrations, William Booth Society events, Kettle Kickoff, and other events as directed. Attends networking workshops, webinars, volunteer fairs, as directed by Director of Development.

Key responsibilities:

• Creates, implements, and evaluates strategic plan for Red Kettle volunteer and Site Recruitment to maximize fundraising opportunities
• Supervises Red Kettle assistant(s) during the Holiday season, assigns, trains, and monitors work duties and schedules of same.
• Manages Digital Pay Kettle Campaigns and Online Red Kettle Campaigns with area churches, groups, corporations, and schools that are unable to participate in the traditional Red Kettle Campaign to maximize fundraising results.
• Research, registers, and attends community events related to visibility of The Salvation Army and recruitment of volunteers.
• Serves as staff liaison to the Christmas committee to continually improve campaign performance.
• Plans and coordinates arrangements for special event sites and plans and coordinates transportation of equipment and participants of assigned special events.
• Coordinates arrangements for leases/rentals/purchases of special equipment.
• Recruits, assigns and supervises volunteers for special events.
• Identifies, cultivates and solicits cash and in-kind sponsorships from individual and corporate donors.
• Develops event promotional material in conjunction with the Director of Development and Public Relations Coordinator.
• Recruits and participates in the screening, selection, and recognition of volunteer staff ensuring adequate staff is maintained to meet event and campaign needs.
• Responsible for accurate data entry into Red Kettle Worker registration software.
• Actively participate in the research, planning, cultivation and coordination of opportunities relating to the overall development effort and/or program specific and event needs.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates with Corps Officers in other counties with new trends and techniques with regards to RKC and special events fundraising  and possible media opportunities.
• Performs other related work as required.

What we are looking for in you:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field

And

Three years progressively responsible experience performing grants management work,

Or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  9/13/24-10/13/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled