Posted on June 26, 2012

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National Event Coordinator

Work in conjunction with the Development Manager to fulfill the requirements of NHF’s special events programs which include, but not limited to, the national Hemophilia Walk program + Training, the Spring Soiree, NHF’s Annual Meeting, cultivation events, and online database management and donations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all special events timelines, schedules and budgets
• In collaboration with the Development Manager, help to plan, produce and provide in-office and on-site support for all NHF special events
• Work collaboratively with other NHF departments to solicit venues, create collaterals, obtain logos/text for events
• Assemble and coordinate mailing lists, sponsorship packages, invites, and all other printed materials for Spring Soiree
• Build and work with committees for Spring Soiree and Hemophilia Walk program
• Send out regular communications to staff, donors, volunteers, honorees for all NHF special events
• Attend and make presentations Hemophilia Walk meetings, events and workshops (as assigned)
• Prepare acknowledgement letters
• Conduct prospect research (as needed)
• Maintain and produce routine fundraising reports for events
• Enter information into database
• Schedule meetings/conference calls with event donors, volunteers, honorees (as needed and assigned)
• Make follow-up calls to sponsors, donors, volunteers (as needed)

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; customer service skills; and strong organizational detail and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize projects with multiple and often competing deadlines and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to coordinate events in multiple locations
• Computer savvy (Word, Excel, Database management)
• Website/HTML/Photoshop experience a plus

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 3-5 years experience with a demonstrated ability in events management.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Intelligence, integrity, good judgment, plus flexibility, creativity and a sense of humor
• Ability to work independently, to work under supervision, to maintain confidentiality and to work in a team-based and goal-oriented environment
• Must be comfortable making a lot of phone calls and constantly following up with chapter leaders + event managers, donors, volunteers
• Must be comfortable traveling (locally + nationally) for work (possibly up to 5 trips in a calendar year)

Application Instructions

To Apply, please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to jobs_nhf@hemophilia.org