VisionWalk Assistant (East Territory)

Remote

Full Time

Entry Level

The VisionWalk Assistant provides top-notch administrative support for the execution of all VisionWalk operations, the Foundation's signature fundraising event. This position is a key member of our National VisionWalk team, providing essential support that enables the team to actively develop, execute, and manage these signature events. t

Primary Responsibilities: The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not meant to be an all-inclusive list

Provide day-to-day administrative support for annual VisionWalks and kickoff events in assigned region including database entry, scheduling and meeting management, and assistance in the organization of online Walk and auction sites as applicable.
Maintain and manage mailing lists, event RSVPs, and gift acknowledgments
Ensure complete and consistent event information on all social channels
Collaborate on the creation of promotional materials such as invitations, advertisements, informational packets, posters, and other assorted presentation materials.
In partnership with the Community Manager and the VisionWalk Specialist, provide support in researching prospective event venues and funding resources, such as corporate, foundation and individual sponsor.
Maintain Walk and event invoices and expenses.
Solicit in-kind donations, auction items, and other services as needed.
Provide excellent customer service and support for all Foundation constituencies
Recruit, manage, and provide training for day-of volunteers.
Maintain and organize all event materials and supplies year-round and for day of event.
Attend all assigned events to provide day-of-event support, to include all set up, take down and volunteer management.

Requirements:

Must have at minimum 1 full year prior employment experience supporting non-profit fundraising events
Applied knowledge and experience with relational databases (i.e., Virtuous, Classy)
Proven ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying physical proficiencies.
Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to work a flexible week, weekends, and evenings, as necessary
Must have reliable transportation and ability to use own vehicle for transporting supplies and materials.
Possession of valid driver’s license with driving record acceptable to Foundation insurance carrier
Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Position Specifics:

Location: Must reside within East region. Preference will be given to applicants in the following locations-Washington D.C., Philadelphia, PA, NY metro, Boston, MA. Relocation is not provided
Work from home with travel to events, trainings, and meetings.
Travel: up to 30% anticipated
Full-time, flexible schedule; some evenings, weekends, and overnight travel required
HP or MAC laptop, monitor, printer, $120.00 monthly technology stipend provided.
Non-exempt, overtime eligible
The budgeted starting salary range: $48k–$53k. This range is what we reasonably expect to offer for this role and considers factors considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic market, skill sets, depth of experience, and salary equity to internal roles.
Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility: up to 3%
Reports to: National Director, VisionWalk

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