Job description

Position Overview

The primary objective of the CEC is to raise funds toward Feeding South Florida’s (FSF) operating budget

by overseeing Food + Fund Drives, FSF events, third party events, the Youth Ambassador Program, and

other community engagement initiatives. The CEC is responsible for the creation, planning, and

expansion of annual events, quarterly events, monthly networking opportunities, third-party events,

and external sort and community service days. All events and initiatives contain a fundraising

component and will promote Feeding South Florida’s mission, activities, programs, and other services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create, oversee, and execute all FSF and third-party special events, ensuring budgets, fundraising

and attendance goals are met.

• Create, develop, support, retain, and recognize volunteer committees for all special events and initiatives.
• Devise a holistic approach to the events calendar in conjunction with the overall marketing calendar and agenda for the organization, taking the seasons and other community events into consideration.
• Facilitate and expand the Youth Ambassador Program.
• Initiate, facilitate and support poverty simulations and Market Mania events.
• Assist with the development and distribution of event information or FSF collateral material through on-site presentations, internet, telephone, or by mail.
• Assist with cause related marketing campaigns and special promotions with corporate partners.
• Schedule potential donor meetings, give group presentations and/or tours for corporations, service organizations, volunteer groups, and others on behalf of Feeding South Florida.
• Attend check presentations, grand openings, and other community events.
• Submit weekly reports, monthly dashboard numbers and track other key metrics for grants, stewardship reports and other information as necessary.
• Assist leadership with other duties as assigned.

Job requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in events and volunteer management, with a proven track record of fundraising success.
• Creativity, innovative vision, and affinity for out-of-the-box thinking
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written – with proper use of grammar and spelling.
• Flexibility and the ability to work as a member of a team on several projects simultaneously.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining professional and consistently meets deadlines.

• Efficient time management and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and respect for cultural diversity.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the skills required to handle all the items associated with planning, organizing, and implementing events and maintaining records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with community leaders, donors, volunteers, media representatives and other staff.
• Ability to make presentations in a professional manner.
• Deep commitment to the mission of Feeding South Florida.
• Proficiency with computer skills and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.