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1a.: Special Events Manager, Relay For Life - ACS - North Brunswick NJ From: Terrence Seamon
1b.: Re: Special Events Manager, Relay For Life - ACS - North Brunswick N From: Cheryl Rich

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1a.: Special Events Manager, Relay For Life - ACS - North Brunswick NJ

Posted by: "Terrence Seamon" thseamon@yahoo.com thseamon

Sun Aug 1, 2010 4:04 am (PDT)

Special Events Manager, Relay For LifeAmerican Cancer Society
North Brunswick NJ
Posted: July 31, 2010

(R18) Special Events Manager, Relay For Life
Job ID #:6310

Location:New Jersey - North Brunswick
Functional Area:Fundraising Department:

Position Type:Full-Time Regular

Education Required:Bachelors Degree

Experience Required:1 - 3 Years

Relocation Provided:
Position Description
Job Summary: The Manager, Special Events is responsible for managing
community-based fundraising events for a region of the American cancer Society.
Depending on region size and event complexity, incumbents at this level may
independently manage smaller events and/or assist Directors in managing
larger/multiple fund-raising events. The Manager is accountable for the
successful execution of event plans and logistics in achieving stated income
goals for assigned events, working closely with volunteer leaders and other
regional event staff. The Manager implements event action plans for one of more
ACS signature events, such as: Relay For Life, Making Strides Against Breast
Cancer, Daffodil Days and/or Golf & Gala events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
. Manages successful execution of established community fund-raising and/or
other income events within assigned region. . Effectively recruits and trains
volunteer teams and manages/coordinates their implementation of special event
plans and protocols. . Tracks indicators of progress towards income goals,
escalating findings and recommending solutions as required. Adheres to expense
management practices and division spending guidelines. . Ensures all event
communications are distributed timely and accurately to all constituent groups.
. Coordinates event logistics and planning as prescribed for large-scale
community events. . Manages product sales, and collateral distribution for
events. . Assists in identifying sponsorship leads and underwriting
opportunities to maximize income potential for events. . Ensures implementation
of data collection for each income activity, including income/expense
information and donor/volunteer records . Works in a team environment to
effectively represent the Society and its mission in the community,
participating in mission objectives as required. . Attends evening and/or
weekend meetings and/or events as needed. Participates in required regional
event meetings, conference calls and other trainings to maximize success of
events.
Contacts and Relationships: . Reports to Sr. Director of Special Events Position
Requirements

Qualifications: . Bachelors degree preferred. . Minimum of 2 to 3 years
successful fund raising or related event planning experience. (ACS internal
candidates must have 1-2 years event experience.) . Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work in a team environment. .
Experience recruiting, training and delegating to volunteers . Demonstrated
organizational and time management skills . Must be able to handle multiple
projects, review and prepare event schedules and meet critical deadlines. .
Skilled with Microsoft products (WORD, Excel, Powerpoint), Internet proficient
and capable of learning proprietary databases. . Resourcefulness, attention to
detail, and the ability to work independently.

Preferences:
. Special Events and events planning/non-profit experience
Special Work Requirements:
. Must be able to certify oneself tobacco free. . Availability to attend evening
meetings, travel for centralized training, and participate in all ACS events as
required. .

Multi-lingual strongly considered.
Our Commitment to you: You will receive training, support from your management
team and the latest resources available to ensure that you succeed in meeting
your goals and objectives

Please refer to job code cancer-17527 when responding to this ad.

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1b.: Re: Special Events Manager, Relay For Life - ACS - North Brunswick N

Posted by: "Cheryl Rich" rich.cheryl@yahoo.com rich.cheryl

Sun Aug 1, 2010 12:03 pm (PDT)

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
--- On Sun, 8/1/10, Terrence Seamon <thseamon@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Terrence Seamon <thseamon@yahoo.com>
Subject: [SMCNG] Special Events Manager, Relay For Life - ACS - North Brunswick NJ
To: "HRDNJ" <hrdng@yahoogroups.com>, "Career Transition NNJ ASTD" <ct_njastd@yahoogroups.com>, "St. Matthias Career Networking Group" <smcng@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sunday, August 1, 2010, 10:56 AM

Special Events Manager, Relay For LifeAmerican Cancer Society
North Brunswick NJ
Posted: July 31, 2010

(R18) Special Events Manager, Relay For Life
Job ID #:6310

Location:New Jersey - North Brunswick
Functional Area:Fundraising Department:

Position Type:Full-Time Regular

Education Required:Bachelors Degree

Experience Required:1 - 3 Years

Relocation Provided:
Position Description
Job Summary: The Manager, Special Events is responsible for managing community-based fundraising events for a region of the American cancer Society. Depending on region size and event complexity, incumbents at this level may independently manage smaller events and/or assist Directors in managing larger/multiple fund-raising events. The Manager is accountable for the successful execution of event plans and logistics in achieving stated income goals for assigned events, working closely with volunteer leaders and other regional event staff. The Manager implements event action plans for one of more ACS signature events, such as: Relay For Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Daffodil Days and/or Golf & Gala events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
. Manages successful execution of established community fund-raising and/or other income events within assigned region. . Effectively recruits and trains volunteer teams and manages/coordinates their implementation of special event plans and protocols. . Tracks indicators of progress towards income goals, escalating findings and recommending solutions as required. Adheres to expense management practices and division spending guidelines. . Ensures all event communications are distributed timely and accurately to all constituent groups. . Coordinates event logistics and planning as prescribed for large-scale community events. . Manages product sales, and collateral distribution for events. . Assists in identifying sponsorship leads and underwriting opportunities to maximize income potential for events. . Ensures implementation of data collection for each income activity, including income/expense information and donor/volunteer records . Works in a team
environment to effectively represent the Society and its mission in the community, participating in mission objectives as required. . Attends evening and/or weekend meetings and/or events as needed. Participates in required regional event meetings, conference calls and other trainings to maximize success of events.
Contacts and Relationships: . Reports to Sr. Director of Special Events Position Requirements

Qualifications: . Bachelors degree preferred. . Minimum of 2 to 3 years successful fund raising or related event planning experience. (ACS internal candidates must have 1-2 years event experience.) . Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work in a team environment. . Experience recruiting, training and delegating to volunteers . Demonstrated organizational and time management skills . Must be able to handle multiple projects, review and prepare event schedules and meet critical deadlines. . Skilled with Microsoft products (WORD, Excel, Powerpoint), Internet proficient and capable of learning proprietary databases. . Resourcefulness, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Preferences:
. Special Events and events planning/non- profit experience
Special Work Requirements:
. Must be able to certify oneself tobacco free. . Availability to attend evening meetings, travel for centralized training, and participate in all ACS events as required. .

Multi-lingual strongly considered.
Our Commitment to you: You will receive training, support from your management team and the latest resources available to ensure that you succeed in meeting your goals and objectives

Please refer to job code cancer-17527 when responding to this ad.

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