JOB: Sports Marketing Professional/Fundraiser for Half Marathon, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Sports Marketing Professional / Fundraiser for Half Marathon
       
Description:
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), is a private, non-profit national organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. CCFA sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality, offers a wide range of educational programs for patients and health care professionals, and provides supportive services to patients and family members.

CCFA seeks an Endurance Manager for its Mid-America Chapter. This position will be responsible for implementing certain elements of campaigns or projects, marketing, fundraising support and event management to guarantee success of Team Challenge campaign in designated market.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develop and implement grassroots marketing plan to generate interest in Team Challenge program
• Implement public relations and media involvement in marketing the Team Challenge program
• Implement logistics for event weekend and assigned special events
• Provide elements of fundraising materials required for successful implementation for campaign (Endurance Fundraising Event)
• Recruit and manage volunteers required for implementation of campaign and special events
• Coordinate and implement public awareness of CCFA, Team Challenge and our mission
• Prepare and maintain assigned campaign correspondence records and statistical reports as needed.

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the duties listed in the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS: (i.e. years of experience, degree etc.)
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Sales/marketing and/or fundraising experience
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Attention to detail – Strong and written verbal communications
• Public Speaking required
• Travel is required during some weeknights and weekends. Required to work two Saturday mornings month to attend group training sessions
• Team player
• Bachelor’s Degree

How to Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to cbeck@ccfa.org

Last day to apply: February 14, 2009

CCFA is an EOE.