Operations Assistant

Breakthrough T1D • Denver, CO

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes. Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it. The Operations Assistant (OpsA) at Breakthrough T1D is integral in the day-to-day execution of fundraising and community engagement event efforts, donor and supporter management, office operations, marketing, and event logistics to support Breakthrough T1D’s, specifically the Mountain West Territory, strategy and mission. The OpsA helps to organize, coordinate, implement, and expand a variety of the territory’s development activities that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors and that grow the territory’s reach, revenue, and engagement. Their relationships with constituents and donors on behalf of Breakthrough T1D will ensure the expansion of our reach to support maximum territory growth to further our mission. The Operations Assistant role focuses on key operational needs of the territory that support relationship building with donors and fundraising volunteers. They are a force multiplier for their territory colleagues in driving impact and strengthening both donor and volunteer engagement resulting in increased revenue and results. This individual is a detail-oriented team player who can effectively manage competing priorities and complex details through collaboration, communication, and engagement. They support the implementation of organizational strategies through their territory to drive optimal results and actively demonstrate and promote enterprise-wide mindsets. As one of the top performing Territories in the country, The Mountain West Territory plays a vital role in the overall organization’s success. The Mountain West Territory is comprised of 3 states (Colorado, Utah and Wyoming) and has an annual core fundraising budget of more than $4 Million. The Territory has a total staff of eight including 5 who live/work in the Rocky Mountain Chapter (CO/WY) and 3 who live/work in the Utah Chapter. We have a hybrid work schedule, in office two days a week and working remotely from home and in the field three days a week. The Operations Assistant must live in the Denver Metro area with the ability to travel to the Utah Chapter (Salt Lake City) on occasion. Some evening and weekend work is expected throughout the year. The Territory office is located in Denver (Colorado Blvd and Exposition).

Requirements

• 2+ years of administrative or operations experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization; experience with healthcare non-profit with diversified fundraising and event portfolio highly preferred
• Experience partnering with strong and active volunteers, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers.
• Demonstrate a high degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity. A team player who can achieve individual objectives and support those of the entire chapter team.
• Proven ability to successfully manage various event details, timelines, and skilled in efficient time management. Able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be an enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D’s mission.
• Clear communicator with ability to inspire others to engage and support an organization’s mission.
• Proficient with MS Office and constituent management databases.
• High level of experience and knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) with ability to post/update information to these channels frequently. Ability to respond to social media requests in timely manner.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, such as coordination of people and resources, planning, and resource allocation, as well as ability to develop presentations, reports, and business correspondence, manage files and records, and coordinate office procedures.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel within Territory footprint.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with creative platforms (Canva), Adobe, etc., preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary territory and chapter office support, including all territory operational needs
• Stay current with departmental and organization-wide policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Develop expertise in platforms used for fundraising management, event management, constituent management and financial management, as appropriate. Emphasis on providing CRM, and Greater Giving (GG) data entry support for the territory.
• Serve as the lead financial operations staff member; ensure the proper handling of invoices and territory expenses; partner with Donor Services and Donations Processing team for coding gifts; follow up with donors with outstanding payments to facilitate payment; provide financial reporting as needed.
• Manage territory office systems including voicemail, calendar, and inbox and maintain supply inventory for office and territory events.
• Provide administrative support to Territory Executive and chapter staff as needed.
• Assists Chapter leadership in preparation of board meetings and board correspondence as needed.
• Provide administrative support for fundraising activities, which includes updating CRM records, executing mail/email solicitations, and preparing information needed for meetings.
• Manage ordering of event collateral, signage, and other materials to support a positive and engaging participant experience; help ensure brand compliance and use of all available branded materials as appropriate
• Proactively manage shopping, packing lists for events and storage inventories to ensure successful and smooth event execution.
• Manage event day volunteer recruitment and communication; Serve as point-person and coordinator of day of event volunteer training and volunteer assignments
• Manage administrative/project-based volunteer recruitment and communication; Serve as point-person and coordinator of administrative volunteers
• Support the identification, cultivation and development of key volunteers and elevate potential volunteers to Peer to Peer (P2P), Signature Events, and other territory colleagues as appropriate
• Ensure meaningful engagement of volunteers at all levels and engage in good working relationships with key volunteer partners.
• Actively serve on Marcom Advisory Council through regular participation in monthly calls and disseminate information to territory colleagues as appropriate
• Support process for all Sales Force Marketing Cloud (SFMC) communications on behalf of the territory, liase with Marcom partners in the preparation and sending of communications
• Support the creation and execution of any hard-copy mailings for the territory/chapter
• Responsible for securing and managing earned media placements for Breakthrough T1D and local events
• Responsible for timely and relevant updates to chapter and event websites
• Maintain chapter social media accounts, with emphasis on increasing impressions and leveraging national resources
• Supports and maintains the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of the organization.
• Understands the strategic direction and purpose of the organization and supports the Territory’s fundraising strategies and business needs.

Benefits

• Breakthrough T1D offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, voluntary benefits, flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts, an employee assistance program (EAP), life and disability insurance, performance-based bonuses, and generous paid time off.
• Benefits may vary by job level and full time or part time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level