Job Details
Development Events Assistant Manager.
(Exempt | Full-time)
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation s leading nonprofit organization representing people with hearing loss. HLAA opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. With more than 48 million Americans living with hearing loss and these numbers growing rapidly, we work nationally and in local communities to promote hearing health and provide vital assistance and resources to help people with hearing loss and their families to live better lives.
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Development team as a Development events/Walk4Hearing Assistant Manager. This position helps advance community engagement in the mission of HLAA through raising funds, recruiting and partnering with volunteers, program development and support.
The primary responsibility is to assist with implementation of HLAA s Walk4Hearing events in designated geographic areas, while working closely with volunteers, teams and partners, to meet participation and fundraising goals, and create impactful events. Walk4Hearing is our community of support in action, connecting and empowering people with hearing loss to thrive.
The Assistant Manager will:
- Organize designated Walk4Hearing events in cooperation with local HLAA Chapters and Walk committees, including planning timelines, budgeting, timelines, program agendas, logistics and event feedback and evaluation.
- Coordinate event logistics, including venue selection, permits, equipment rentals, securing of speakers and entertainment and event setup.
- Recruit, cultivate and support volunteer leaders and committees to reach event goals.
- Identify and develop relationships with potential event sponsors and other community partners, including businesses, schools, hearing professionals, health care providers and government health offices.
- Achieve fundraising, participation and retention goals through engagement and solicitation of sponsors and fundraising efforts of partners and teams, and by providing volunteers with fundraising guidance and support.
- Contribute to marketing and promotional strategies to increase awareness of HLAA and Walk4Hearing, and to generate public interest and media attention for events.
- Develop fundraising communication campaigns and timelines, including a digital and social media strategy to support local Walk events.
- Develop recognition activities to honor top fundraisers and donors.
- Ensure that funds raised are directed timely to local partners, and that stories of impact are shared with the community.
- Maintain accurate data records and assist constituents with our DonorDrive fundraising platform and other fundraising tools.
- Utilize HLAA s CRM system (Raiser s Edge NXT) as a resource for donor information and prospective Walk participants.
- Develop a current knowledge of hearing health and hearing loss issues and HLAA initiatives.
- Promote HLAA and ensure its mission is integrated into fundraising activities and volunteer engagement.
- Assist the Walk4Hearing Senior Manager in areas as needed to ensure the success of the Walk4Hearing program.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor s degree or equivalent education and experience.
2-3 years of related experience in nonprofit fundraising or community building, including events, sponsorship recruitment or volunteer engagement.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Desire to collaborate and contribute to a growing development program.
- Strong relationship building skills, a positive outlook, and commitment to working as a team.
- Ability to establish collaborative relationships and flexibility to work with a variety of people with different styles and personalities.
- Effective writing and verbal communications skills.
- Self-starter and ability to work independently while handling multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high level attention to details.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and ability to utilize fundraising platforms and data systems to track participation and engagement.
- Experience working with volunteer committees a plus.
Work Environment:
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Travel and some weekend and/or evening work are required. Travel to HLAA walk cities and the annual convention is also required.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter with salary range requirements to ...@hearingloss.org with "Walk4Hearing Assistant Manager in the subject line.
Applications will only be considered complete with the required materials (resume, cover letter including the salary range requirements). Viable candidates with a complete application for this opportunity will be contacted and invited to interview.
Status and Benefits
- Supervisor: Senior Manager of Walk4Hearing
- Terms of Employment: At Will
- Employment Status: Full-Time/Exempt
- Location: North Bethesda (Rockville), Maryland (flexible, remote or hybrid work), with some travel required
- Benefits: Comprehensive package includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, TIAA 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays, personal day, vacation, sick and flexible work schedule.
HLAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HLAA is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. HLAA does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parenthood, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.