DEVELOPMENT/PR ASSISTANT

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Support the development team with the planning, execution and follow-up of tasks and responsibilities associated with Foundation special events, development initiatives and campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Seeking a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field
 Excellent verbal, written, organizational skills
 Strong interpersonal relational skills
 Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, preferred
 Flexible schedule, some evenings, weekends
 Own transportation, must be able to perform errands, some light lifting
 Understanding the basics of budgets, a plus
 Assistance with campaigns
 Create and distribute Press Releases
 Maintain and update media contact list
 Event Support
 Creative design skills a plus


RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

 Assist with planning, set up, execution and teardown of events or other foundation development functions
 Solicit and obtain silent and live auction items, in-kind donations, services
 Recruit and coordinate volunteers for fund raising activities, events, functions
 Provide support for special events, campaigns or other development initiatives with strong commitment to teamwork
 Coordinate mailings, e-blasts and other forms of development communications
 Represent Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (Ambassador) at various functions, events, etc
 Other duties as assigned

OTHER INFORMATION:
 Availability – Flexible Hours, 3-4 Days a week. Weekends on special occasions.
 Unpaid
 Must live in Metro Detroit area.

I hope this helps. Please list myself as the main contact. Thank you for all of your help and have a great day!


Scott Ceglarek
Campaign and Corporate Relations Manager
Children's Leukemia Foundation of MI
(w) 248.530.3010
(c). 810.434.8242
sceglarek@leukemiamichigan.org

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