Senior Manager Community Engagement - New Jersey and Eastern PA-Remote

Autism Speaks

8d • $67 - $80 • Remote

About The Position

Come join Autism Speaks as a Senior Manager, Community Engagement with responsibility in the the New Jersey and Pennsylvania area with specific focus on our New Jersey Fall Classic, Third-Party events and the ability to establish a new special event in the PA area. This position is a front-line fundraiser and ambassador for Autism Speaks and will speak knowledgeably and persuasively about the mission of the organization and the variety of ways to engage.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the autism community, and the mission of autism speaks and will 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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years professional working experience.
• Experience: 5+ 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 to 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)
• Physical & Work Environment Requirements
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to support programs and events.
• This role includes travel primarily related to events, which at times can involve overnight stays; occasional travel for team meetings and conferences may also occur.
• Event days include setting up and moving materials as well as being actively engaged on‑site for prolonged periods
• Regular use of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must have reliable mode of transportation (automobile, valid driver’s license, and insurance is required)
• CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Professional Behavior
• Results-Driven
• Customer Orientation
• Flexibility
• You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.

Responsibilities

• Raise funds for Autism Speaks by recruiting and managing volunteers, raising awareness, soliciting corporate sponsorship and implementing fundraising and mission events to achieve revenue goals.
• Achieve the revenue goals for assigned fundraising events in the Area. Current portfolio goal is $460,000 but subject to change.
• 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 the Area.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned Area 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/s. As outlined in your performance goal setting forms, you will be responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon with your manager.)

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees