Wichita, Kansas
Campaign Specialist Job Opening in Wichita, Kansas - Why LLS:
How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At LLS, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our chapters, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."
Overview:
Responsible for managing and implementing Student Series for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in support of LLS? mission, within the Mid-America chapter's chartered area.
Reports to: Campaign Manager
Supervises: NA
Additional Position Information:
LLS Student Series is a service learning, character education and philanthropy program where students gain the unique experience of helping thousands of children and adults in their fight against blood cancers like leukemia. As children move through their years at school, they can grow with the Student Series and have an even greater impact on the lives of patients. More than 14.5 million students and 850,000 educators in 28,000 schools across the U.S. participate annually. Since its beginning, students have raised more than $288 million to fund breakthrough therapies and patient services. By participating, not only will kids learn about making an impact, but about leadership, teamwork, philanthropy and what "doing good" for others can mean. The core program consists of collecting money over a three-week period.
Responsibilities:
Oversee aspects of Student Series campaign including participation in school meetings, recruitment and kickoff events, etc.
Ensure revenue goals are attained by partnering with chapter leadership to identify, recruit, manage and steward volunteer committees and fundraising campaign participants.
Identifies, cultivates and stewards campaign participants by developing and implementing campaign appropriate strategies and relationship cultivation activities for successful recruitment, acknowledgement and retention of
Act as an on-site manager during school assemblies and events.
Manage and adhere to campaign timelines and budgets by tracking revenue and expenses associated with Student Series campaigns.
Oversee logistics, timelines and other operational elements for assigned fundraising campaigns.
Provide input into the development of a strategic plan for Student Series, including fundraising goals, budget recommendations, vendors, volunteer goals, and timelines.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Student Series participants, including fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), community engagement, event satisfaction, and overall success of the campaign.
Develop positive volunteer interactions through recruitment, mentoring, and providing comprehensive support for volunteer leadership and participants to develop and achieve personal fundraising plans, while focusing on the mission of LLS.
Identify and network with corporations, community groups, schools, and key donors to engage their support in LLS fundraising campaign(s).
Connect with vendors to secure the best rate or donation of services needed for the campaign(s).
Develop/modify marketing materials (brochures, recruitment, promotional flyers, pledge forms) to promote the fundraising campaign.
Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS's mission and programs to promote the Society's fundraising, research, and patient initiatives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor?s Degree.
2 years fundraising, sales, marketing, communications, event planning experience.
Position Requirements:
Collaborate with Mission Team ensuring success of patient access, education, public policy & advocacy and research.
Excellent MS Office Suite and database management skills.
Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Professional and solid judgment.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations May be required to move Campaign materials weighing up to 15 pounds for various events.
Travel within the Chapter's designated area.
Required to work evenings or weekends.
Disclaimer:
To Apply:
Qualified applicants interested must upload then submit professional resume AND cover letter to Jami Carlson through Indeed, and/or visiting and completing the online application under the "Work for LLS" tool.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) does not accept resumes from third party recruitment/search firms. Please do not forward resumes to LLS employees or any company locations or email addresses. LLS is not responsible for any fees related to resumes not solicited by LLS Recruiting. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $30,000.00 to $35,000.00 /year
Job Location:
Wichita, KS
Required education:
Bachelor's
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