FFB is the largest nongovernmental supporter of retinal degeneration research in the world, dedicated to finding preventions, treatments, and cures for people affected by inherited retinal diseases. We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and organized individual to provide administrative support to two Events Managers for the region. This position is located in Plano, TX. The ideal candidate will help support annual events in the region including VisionWalk (our signature walk-a-thon event), wine tastings, golf tournaments, and other existing volunteer led events.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintain excellent customer service with all volunteers, Board members and constituents.
- Draft event correspondence, gift acknowledgments, corporate proposals, website copy, printed materials, and auction solicitations.
- Coordinate schedules and meetings among Event Committee members and FFB staff.
- Manage invitation responses, donations, guest lists and mailing lists.
- Develop and design promotional materials such as invitations, advertisements, posters and presentations.
- Research prospective event locations and funding resources, such as corporate, foundation and individual sponsors.
- Negotiate contracts with outside vendors, and maintain invoices and expenses based on FFB accounting procedures.
- Provide day of event support, including evening and weekend events, with some travel.
- Maintain excellent customer service and support with all volunteers, FFB Board
- Members and National Trustees, donors and event attendees.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Knowledge of relational databases is required
- 4+ years of previous experience as an administrative assistant
- Non-profit experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask
- High degree of computer literacy, and a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required.
- Some overtime may be required as well as minimal travel
Please send resume with salary requirements to
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. RESUMES WITHOUT SALARY REQUIREMENTS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED. We offer an excellent salary and benefits, as well as a terrific team to work with! FFB is an equal opportunity employer.
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