Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $28.00
Benefits
generous time off
Paid holidays
Personal Days
Vacation Time
Sick Time
employer funded Pension Plan
health care coverage
Company paid life insurance
long term disability insurance
Supplemental insurance plans
Flexible spending account
Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility
Tax deferred annuity
Christmas bonus
Job Description
The Salvation Army is a globally recognized charitable organization committed to serving communities through comprehensive social services, including humanitarian aid, emergency response, and community development initiatives. With a strong presence in the Buffalo area, the Salvation Army Buffalo Area Services Team operates as a vital branch dedicated to supporting local populations through various programs and events designed to raise awareness, garner support, and provide direct assistance. As an organization, the Salvation Army prides itself on its enduring commitment to social betterment, community empowerment, and the strategic mobilization of resources to meet evolving needs effectively. The Buffalo Area Services Team epitomizes... Show More
Job Requirements
- Full-time employment
- Experience in event coordination or related field preferred
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including administration
- Must have valid driver’s license and accessible vehicle
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
- Background check clearance as applicable
- Commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army
Job Qualifications
- Experience as a volunteer helpful
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including listening and interviewing
- Ability to plan, organize, and delegate activities within the agency framework
- Leadership skills with donor and sponsor motivation understanding
- Capacity for creative thinking, risk-taking, and innovation
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience with fundraising tracking or database software desired
- Valid driver’s license meeting organizational insurance requirements
- Accessible vehicle
Job Duties
- Managing practical aspects of events including venue selection, vendor management, budget management, scheduling and timelines, risk management, and compliance
- Developing and executing marketing strategies to promote events and manage attendee registrations
- Researching, cultivating, and soliciting donors and corporate sponsors
- Coordinating volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, supervision, and recognition
- Overseeing on-site event execution including staff and volunteer management
- Conducting post-event evaluation and reporting including feedback collection and financial performance analysis
- Supporting strategic goals by leveraging events for revenue generation, awareness, relationship cultivation, mission promotion, community building, organizational visibility, and stewardship
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