Special Events Assistant – Easter Seals Florida, Inc (Tampa)

by | Sep 26, 2020 | Job Opportunities

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Special Events Assistant

$16.54 per hour (part-time averaging 17 hours per week)

Are you looking to gain some work experience and build your skills in fundraising and special events?  We are seeking an ambitious, energetic, and collaborative individual to serve as the organization’s part-time (Avg. 17 hours per week) Special Events Assistant.  The Special Events Assistant is responsible for providing general administrative support to the development team, working effectively with team members to achieve development goals.  The Special Events Assistant also assists with special, fundraising, open house, and other organization events.  This position requires tremendous accuracy, excellent attention to detail, solid follow-up skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.  Usual hours of work are scheduled daytime from Monday through Friday, but some evenings and weekend hours may be required.  Travel is required.

What we value:

  • An Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED and two to three years related administrative experience and/or training (preferably in a nonprofit development office)
  • Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills; professional phone skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Significant attention to detail, superior organizational and writing skills and the ability to work quickly and efficiently 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and donor database software (Donor Perfect preferred)
  • Detail-oriented self-starter who can efficiently handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Available for evening and weekend events and activities
  • Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, to drive to meetings and for other business-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Easterseals Florida is an AA/EEO employer and Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

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