Manager, Field Development - New Jersey
Company: Autism Speaks
Location: Hoboken
Posted on: May 21, 2023
Job Description:
We would love for you to join our New Jersey team as a Manager
of Field Development focused on the Autism Speaks Walk portfolio,
which includes the Northern NJ, NJ Shore and South Jersey Walks!
Raise funds for Autism Speaks by recruiting and managing
volunteers, raising awareness and implementing fundraising and
mission-related events to achieve revenue goals. -Individual will
be home based in the New Jersey! -The ideal candidate will have a
passion for the work we do for the Autism / Autistic Community and
will be well equipped with training and resources to thrive in a
flexible environment with a kind and compassionate culture.At
Autism Speaks, we remain steadfast in our commitment to being a
trusted and caring resource for our community and constituents from
the time of diagnosis through adult life.In this role, you will
report to the Area Executive Director. You will quickly learn that
her leadership values are her commitment and success to New Jersey.
-The Area Executive Director gains inspiration from her team and
others around while helping you grow and maintain your own
achievements. - She is positive, loves to think "outside'' the box
and is a good steward of the organization.PURPOSE: Raise funds for
Autism Speaks by recruiting and managing volunteers, raising
awareness, and implementing fundraising and mission-related events
to achieve revenue goals. - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Achieve the revenue goals for
assigned fundraising events in the New Jersey Market.Work with
supervisor to establish and implement planning timelines, income
goals, and expense budget and participant recruitment strategies.
Execute events in partnership with volunteer leadership,
specifically managing committee recruitment and retention. Achieve
the assigned fundraising goals by implementing the strategies
identified in the business plan, including sponsorship, corporate
recruitment and retention and mission integration.Support the local
implementation of global campaigns of Autism Speaks sometimes in
collaboration with Outreach Director for region.Manage the
day-to-day operations of assigned Chapter/Market events, including
event logistics, data entry, acknowledgements, and materials
management.Manage and provide administrative support to volunteer
committees. Make presentations to businesses, organizations and
community groups to secure sponsorship, recruit teams and committee
volunteers and manage accounts on a year-round basis.Integrate
digital marketing initiatives, such as email campaigns, fundraising
websites, as well as other forms of digital outreach. (The
responsibilities listed above are representative and not all
inclusive. - Other duties may be assigned by supervisor. - As
outlined in your performance goal setting forms, you will be
responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon
with your manager.)POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Education: - Bachelor's
degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years professional working
experience.Experience: -
- 3+ years demonstrated leadership with focus on peer-to-peer
fundraising, recruitment and management of volunteers,
relationship-building, networking, budget management, and volunteer
mobilization. Proven track record of multi-functional fundraising
experience: special events, multiple walk events, corporate
campaigns. Specialized Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to work independently and recreate and implement
fundraising and volunteer-development plans
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including
presentation skills
- Organized and detail oriented
- Superb customer service skills
- Ability to prospect, recruit, manage and develop
volunteers
- Strong analytical skills
- Sound judgment
- Proficiency with MS Office 365
- Database knowledge (Raiser's Edge and/or Luminate
preferred)
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary
- Ability to travel within chapter territory and occasionally for
overnight meetings and conferences
- Must have valid driver's license, insurance, and access to
reliable transportationCORE COMPETENCIES:
- Building Collaborative Relationships
- Professional Behavior
- Results-Driven
- Customer Orientation
- FlexibilityYou are responsible for protecting the
confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks
data and information to which you have access.Autism Speaks is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to
fostering a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive workplace. We
recruit, evaluate, employ, and promote candidates without regard to
race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression,
protected veteran or military status, disability or other legally
protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply for job openings. Reasonable accommodations
will be provided. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply.About Autism Speaks:At Autism Speaks, our mission is to
promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life
span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. We do
this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and
acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing
research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum
disorder and related conditions. Together with our broad and
diverse community, we strive every day to achieve our vision of a
world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.
This mission and vision drive every member of our staff; our
employees are inspired, energized and motivated by the impact we
can collectively have on behalf of the autism community. Autism
Speaks celebrates every success achieved to create a kinder, more
inclusive world for people with autism, and we work collaboratively
across departments to find solutions that will do the most good for
the most people. - Just as we strive to enhance lives today and
accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow for people on the
spectrum, we also aim to enhance the lives of our dedicated
employees, through thick and thin.
Salary & Benefits:Autism Speaks offers a competitive compensation,
benefit and vacation package. We also provide flex work hours,
weekly training sessions, tuition reimbursement and summer bonus
Fridays in addition to a creative, innovative, collaborative,
inclusive, kind and fun work environment.For consideration, please
forward your resume and cover letter. -Powered by JazzHR
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