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The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Overview:
The Special Events Manager serves as the main point of contact for all special events for The Salvation Army in San Francisco Metro, primarily the Holiday Luncheon, Flower Power and Golf Tournament. Responsibilities include working with divisional and metro leadership, development team, special event committees, communications and digital team, and vendors to oversee, coordinate and implement all aspects of these events. This position will also assist the Director of Development with administrative tasks.
Compensation:
- $65,000.00 USD per year
Special Events Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creating or maintaining detailed event records, and work with Director of Development and event constituents on all post event follow-up work.
- Hold a debriefing meeting after each event to discuss what went right and wrong and make appropriate notes for the following year.
- Assembling sponsor packets, collecting event RSVPs, soliciting auction items, organizing event check-in, registration, and check-out.
- Work with committee event chairs, attending committee meetings, taking notes, sharing information, and following through on action steps.
- Coordinate all event details including logistics, scheduling, managing event sponsors and maintaining vendor relations.
- Research, brainstorm and generate creative techniques to enhance and improve the special events.
- Create budgets for each event, track income and expenses, and process invoices for payment.
- Works with the Development team on design elements and event promotion and operation.
- Manage and execute on all details regarding the special fundraising events in San Francisco.
- Managing event volunteers, working closely with the SF Metro Advisory Board.
- Follow up events by sending letters of appreciation and acknowledgement.
Administrative Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handle communication, assist with information, and process Director of Development correspondence for signature, assuring accuracy and correct protocol. Maintain and update filing system for general correspondence.
- Respond to calls and emails as directed by the Director of Development.
- Assist the Director of Development with all administrative tasks.
- Enter donor information and records into Portfolio as directed.
Qualifications:
- Computer literate, preferably in Windows environment (Microsoft Office), Desktop Publishing preferred (HTML and Photoshop p a plus). Must be fluent in Microsoft Word.
- Ability to maintain good rapport and communication with other staff members, corps personnel and the public.
- At least one year of experience as Administrative Assistant or related position.
- Knowledge of Salvation Anny practices, policies, and organization desirable.
- Detail oriented, accurate and precise, and maintain accurate filing systems.
- Able to demonstrate strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, accurate and precise.
- Capable of maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Capable of handling and controlling multiple projects.
- Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree a plus.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Demonstrate strong "team player" attitude.
- Able to take initiative.
Equipment Used:
- Standard Office Equipment
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Anny will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:
The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Anny as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services arc a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.
At Will Employment:
Employee understands and acknowledges that unless otherwise defined by applicable law; and employee relationship with this organization is of an "at will" nature." Employee may resign at any time, or The Salvation Army may discharge the employee with or without cause at any time. It is also understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of The Salvation Army.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)