World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the worldโs leading conservation organizations, seeks an Associate Specialist, Events.
Events are integral to the Development Departmentโs strategy and designed to engage and maintain current donors while expanding the base of donors and prospects. This position is responsible for organizing and providing logistical recommendations and support for regional prospecting, cultivation, stewardship and institutional events, while executing on some limited administrative support tasks including expense report processing and data entry.
Salary Range: $56,700 - $70,900
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Responsibilities
Key Competencies:
Qualifications
A Bachelorโs Degree (or equivalent experience) required, plus a minimum of two yearsโ professional experience in event coordination and execution.Must possess the confidence and professionalism to be able to work independently and successfully with leadership volunteers, the full spectrum of Development donors, executive and senior staff, consultants, vendors, and venues.Knowledge of Blackbaud CRM or other constituent management databases is required.Ability to construct complex, accurate reports from database system data is preferred.Knowledge of fundraising preferred.Demonstrated comprehension of standard development practices and techniques.Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely.Excellent organizational and analytical ability and judgment.Ability to self-motivate and work well independently and with others.Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet short deadlines.Possess a demonstrated interest in environmental policy and conservation issues and a commitment to the goals of WWF.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to bridge relationships and communication between multiple departments.Detail-oriented.Strong project management skills.Experience entering information into donor/fundraising database systems.Travel (approximately 25% and often independently).Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams. Identifies and aligns with WWFโs core values: COURAGE โ We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where itโs needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home. INTEGRITY โ We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.RESPECT โ We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.COLLABORATION โ We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.*** Please note that this position will close on June16th COB. Applications will be accpeted up to that date.
To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #25064 Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
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