Community Relationship Manager, Casper

Details: Job ID: 10855Position Description: Save lives. Fulfill yours. Would you like a position where you're not sitting behind a desk all day, every day? Would you like to work in a fast-paced and positive environment? If so, we have an open Community Volunteer and Fundraising Relationship Manager position.The Mountain Region of the American Cancer Society, Great West Division is recruiting to fill a fundraising position in our Casper, WY location. We offer a competitive salary, travel reimbursement, and a great benefits package.The ideal person for this position has at least three years of face to face outside sales or fundraising experience, is self motivated, organized, works well independently, is comfortable with public speaking and has worked with a data management program.COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP MANAGER Provide the vision and strategic direction for Relay events that support the organizations goals and objectives.Through outcome and evaluation of previous Relay events, organize a written plan to meet or exceed goal by using American Cancer Society best practices for Relay events.Assist in identification and recruitment of key Relay leadership positions with highly qualified individuals.Develop, implement and manage event timeline and budget.Conduct orientation meetings with volunteer leadership.Develop effective working relationship with high-level executives, recruit and solicit sponsorship in support of the Relay events.Work with committee chairs on all aspects of their campaign / events to assure successful outcomes.Build constituent and volunteer capacity for income activities, and recruit, train and manage volunteers.Visit various corporations and local businesses to gain sponsorships, and visit your relay sites.Serve as staff liaison between assigned activities and American Cancer Society leadership team to insure implementation of common goals and to promote a harmonious working relationship.Position Requirements:POSITION REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree &/or equivalent experience preferred. 2 years experience preferred in a fundraising or outside sales position that involves building and maintaining relationships at the corporate level with demonstrated success preferred but not required. Possess strong selling and negotiation skills.Knowledge and demonstrated ability to successfully identify, cultivate, recruit, and maintain relationships with top level volunteers.Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication at all organizational levels.Ability to plan, conduct, and participate in meetings, work in a team environment and interact with all levels of American Cancer Society staff, volunteers and public.Ability to use Microsoft products, computer software, run reports, and maintain accurate data.Ability to lift 25 lbs. Must be willing and able to work some evenings & weekends. Extensive local travel is also required, so reliable transportation is needed, as well as the ability and willingness to do a lot of driving around your community. This is a full time, salaried position ($32,500.00), with an outstanding benefits program including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays and more as well as working with a wonderful group of people for a great cause. An additional and very valuable benefit is the feeling of fulfillment at the end of the day.No relocation assistance is provided for this position. If you are not a local applicant, please indicate WHY you are interested in moving and WHEN you would be available to start if chosen for this position. ACS is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBT community, veterans, and people with disabilities.

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