VisionWalk Specialist

Location: Remote; United States

Purpose: The VisionWalk Specialist is a key role on our VisionWalk team, providing excellent logistical and organizational support in collaboration with other regional team members to ensure Walks happen on time and on budget. This position is responsible for the development, management, and execution of VisionWalks and kickoff events, providing all back-end logistical support to cultivate relationships and achieve fundraising goals.

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

• Work collaboratively with Community Managers, VisionWalk Assistants, and National VisionWalk Director to provide all planning and logistical support for regional VisionWalks and kickoff events with a focus on bottom-line results
• Coordinate and execute contracts related to site selection, logistics, vendors, volunteers, and speakers
• Attend select committee meetings and VisionWalks in coordination with Community Managers to provide day-of support
• Collaborate with regional department leaders on fiscal management of events, including budgeting, contract negotiation, and invoices
• Manage the before, during, and after of assigned events; responsible for ensuring assigned VisionWalk events are on budget and on time
• Collaborate with assigned field team to develop an annual communication plan which accounts for market activities & events
• Cultivate Team Captains, committee members, or other community members as identified by Community Manager and VisionWalk Director and facilitate internal relationship handoffs
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, day-of management, and training; in-kind donation solicitation; organization of event day supplies
• Assist with data entry, gift management, and event communications and collateral

Requirements:

• Must have minimum 3 years of demonstrated non-profit event planning; preference for prior walk or signature event experience
• Applied experience with donor databases, working knowledge of relational databases and event management platforms
• Experience leading and motivating volunteers, as well as developing and maintaining positive relationships with donors and community members
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiastic, takes initiative, and has strong follow-up skills
• Strong fiscal management skills, including budget preparation, planning, analysis, decision making, and reporting.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; Proven ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and of varying physical and cognitive proficiencies
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Able to lift 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
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Position Specifics:

• Location: Must reside in one of 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.
• The budgeted starting salary range: $68k–$75k. 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 Eligible: up to 5%.
• Reports to: National Director, VisionWalk

How to Apply:

• Provide resume and cover letter to:HR@FightingBlindness.org.
• Please include VW Specialist within the email subject line.