What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development / Fundraising Event Assistant ManagerEvent Assistant position at Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)?
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization representing people with hearing loss. HLAA opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. With more than 50 million Americans living with hearing loss and these numbers growing rapidly, we work nationally and in local communities to promote hearing health and provide vital assistance and resources to help people with hearing loss and their families to live better lives.
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Development team as a Walk4Hearing Assistant Manager . This position helps advance community engagement in the mission of HLAA through raising funds, recruiting and partnering with volunteers, program development and support.
The primary responsibility is to assist with the implementation of HLAA’s Walk4Hearing events in designated geographic areas, while working closely with volunteers, teams and partners, to meet participation and fundraising goals, and create impactful events. Walk4Hearing is our community of support in action, connecting and empowering people with hearing loss to thrive.
The Walk4Hearing Assistant Manager will :
- Assist the Walk4Hearing Senior Manager as directed to ensure the success of the Walk4Hearing.
- Organize designated Walk4Hearing events in cooperation with local HLAA Chapters and Walk committees, including planning timelines, budgeting, timelines, program agendas, logistics and event feedback and evaluation.
- Manage Donor Drive database, maintain accurate data records and assist constituents with DonorDrive fundraising platform and other fundraising tools. Use Donor Drive to track participation and provide reports. Provide final fundraising reports for each Walk through reconciliation of Donor Drive.
- Write inspiring coaching emails and other communications to team captains, teams and walkers.
- Support coordination of event logistics, including venue selection, permits, equipment rentals, securing of speakers and entertainment and event setup.
- Recruit, cultivate and support volunteer leaders and committees to reach event goals.
- Work with staff to achieve fundraising, participation and retention goals through engagement and fundraising efforts of partners and teams, and by providing volunteers with fundraising guidance and support.
- Contribute to marketing and promotional strategies to increase awareness of HLAA and Walk4Hearing, and to generate public interest and media attention for events.
- Assist in developing recognition activities to honor top fundraisers and donors.
- Collect stories of impact from walkers and share stories with the community.
- Develop a current knowledge of hearing health, hearing loss issues, and HLAA initiatives.
- Ensure HLAA’s mission and branding mission is integrated into all fundraising activities and volunteer engagement.
Education and Experience :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
2-3 years of related experience in nonprofit fundraising or community building, including events, sponsorship recruitment or volunteer engagement.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Experience with fundraising platform such as Donor Drive.
Work Environment :
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requires travel and some weekend and / or evening work. Travel to HLAA annual convention is required.
How to Apply :
All interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter with salary range requirements to jobs@hearingloss.org with "Walk4Hearing Assistant Manager” in the subject line.
Applications will only be considered complete with the required materials (resume, cover letter including the salary range requirements) . Viable candidates with a complete application for this opportunity will be contacted and invited to interview.
Status and Benefits
Supervisor : Director of Development
Terms of Employment : At Will
Employment Status : Full-Time / Exempt
Location : North Bethesda (Rockville), Maryland (flexible, hybrid work) with travel required.
Benefits : Comprehensive package includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, TIAA 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays, personal day, vacation, sick and flexible work schedule.
HLAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HLAA is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. HLAA does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parenthood, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
