Events/Programs Coordinator (Downtown / Civic / Van Ness)

Jan. 10, 2012

San Francisco, CA

Confidential

Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California is hiring:

POSITION TITLE: Events/Programs Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Executive Director.

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience

STATUS: Full time, with benefits.

LOCATION: San Francisco, 2 blocks BART (Montgomery).

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California (EFNC, www.epilepsynorcal.org) is a non-profit providing programs and services directed to the 140,000 people in Northern California with epilepsy and their families/care givers. Founded in 1953, EFNC is an affiliate of the national Epilepsy Foundation (www.efa.org) and our mission is to lead the fight to stop seizures, find a cure, and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Responsible for implementing, planning and executing EFNC's outreach and awareness programs such as the Epilepsy Awareness Walk, Summer Camp for teens with epilepsy, and others. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: promotion, logistics, design and production of materials, budget and revenue goals, volunteer selection, recruitment and training, and ensuring all appropriate event follow-ups and acknowledgements are completed. Duties include development activities such as data base maintenance, appeal production and general support. Works internally with a collaborative and supportive team and externally with: contractors, volunteers, donors, and the broad epilepsy-centric community.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Plans and implements events and outreach programs

Represents the EFNC to partners, donors and the public

Other duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Demonstrated experience organizing events

Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, be self-motivated

Strong attention to details, highly organized and able to manage to deadlines

Comfortable working occasional weekends and/or evening events

Knowledge or familiarity with health disability issues is a plus, but not required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of 2 years' experience in nonprofit or related field

Bachelor's degree or equivalent college level degree required

Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with donor databases (Donor Perfect), donor management/communication programs (Kintera, Convio) a plus

Experience with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube

Non-profit experience a plus

Enthusiastic, can do attitude

Pass background check/fingerprinting

To Apply:

EFNC is an equal opportunity employer. Please reply to this posting with a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this job, resume, salary history and a salary requirement range with "Events/Programs Coordinator" in the subject line.