Community Representative - Portage Office

Details: Job ID: 10105Position Description: Experience the Mission of the American Cancer SocietyThe American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. The American Cancer Society has been dedicated to its mission for nearly 100 years and with more than three million volunteers nationwide, the ACS is one of the oldest and largest voluntary health agencies in the United States. The organization consists of a National Home Office based in Atlanta, Ga., 12 chartered Divisions and more than 3,400 local offices in communities throughout the country. Uniquely, the ACS is able to exercise its mission on both a national and local level, which provides the organization with the opportunity to make the most significant impact on cancer, America’s number one public health concern. Our comprehensive approach to combating the cancer problem is rooted in various programs and services that help people both stay well and get well as well as empowering people to join the Society to fight back and find cures. Specifically, we are available to provide information, support, resources and services 24 hours a day, by calling us at 800-227-2345 or by visiting us online at cancer.org. We also organize community-based events and outreach activities year round to mobilize volunteers to assist with raising awareness, fundraising, and celebrating cancer survivorship.If you are looking for more than just a job or if you or someone you know has felt the indiscriminant affects of cancer, you may be interested in a rewarding employment experience where you can make a difference every day working for a cause you believe in and still satisfy personal career objectives. If so, we invite you to experience the mission of the American Cancer Society.Experience the RewardsThe American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, works to serve the residents of Michigan and Indiana and offers promising careers in support of its lifesaving mission. As a value-based organization, the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, places service to staff, volunteers and community first. We proudly offer employees a well-rounded compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a professional learning environment that supports both career and personal development. The American Cancer Society values accountability and high performance and rewards those teams and team members who continually improve their capability and contribution. In addition, employees enjoy a culture of wellness and have access to a comprehensive program designed to assist them with making healthy lifestyle choices and to enhance and maintain their quality of life and vitality.The American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division strongly supports a diverse workforce and considers diversity an integral part of our culture. As an inclusive grassroots organization we are an equal opportunity employer and actively seek qualified candidates, which reflect the diverse communities we serve.Experience How You Can Make a DifferenceAs a Community Representative you will serve as an advocate for the ACS, supporting the American Cancer Society's mission and helping the organization better communicate who we are and what we do to the people who need us. You will experience the personal fulfillment gained from being a part of shared mission and from making a difference in the lives you know and those you will never meet. Eligible candidates need qualifications enabling them to fulfill the following key responsibilities:• Manage, grow and meet income goals for multiple Relay for Life Events • Recruit, cultivate and manage key volunteers• Develop and cultivate community partnerships/relationships and participate in appropriate coalitions• Assertively promote American Cancer Society Advocacy, initiatives and services to worksites and community leaders to effectively build a broad-based support for our mission. • Seek monetary and in-kind donations from businesses and the community• Manage, grow and meet income goals for multiple fundraising events • Capture and track constituents effectively utilizing Siebel system• Comply with stringent stewardship guidelines and demonstrate ability to work within established budgets Now accepting applications on-line at www.cancer.orgPosition Requirements:Key Qualifications & Position Requirements• Bachelors degree and/ or equivalent combination of education and experience desired• Two to three years professional experience in income development, including Fundraising, Donation Solicitation, Large Event Management with Volunteer Management preferred • Demonstrated project management skills with high attention to detail and ability to multi-task and delegate• Demonstrated ability to inspire volunteers• Strong relationship building skills• Possess high energy, positive attitude• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and ability to adjust to various audiences• Must be a team player who can effectively work and interact with staff, volunteers, and the public • Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Demonstrated presentation skills• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, database and spreadsheet management, email software, and internet browsers • Must possess a valid driver’s license• Area, and some overnight travel required • Night and weekend work required • Ability to lift and carry items up to 35lbs• Must be a Non-Smoker Now accepting applications on-line at www.cancer.org

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