AIM at Melanoma

Steps Against Melanoma Walk Coordination Manager

Founded in 2004, AIM at Melanoma is a global foundation dedicated to finding more effective treatments and, ultimately, the cure for melanoma. AIM’s goal is to end this disease in our lifetime while improving the lives of those it affects.

Our Walk & Fun Run program—Steps Against Melanoma—serves as an important vehicle for both melanoma education/awareness and fundraising. Currently numbering 20+ per year, the Walks & Fun Runs are led by volunteer coordinators in local venues and are structured so that participants can form teams and raise funds for AIM in honor or memory of someone who has suffered from the disease. The funds raised through Steps Against Melanoma go to AIM’s research programs and are therefore a critical part of AIM’s overall budget.

Job Summary

The Steps Against Melanoma Walk Coordination Manager manages and coordinates the day to day logistics of Steps Against Melanoma, working closely with the volunteer walk coordinators in each city to plan and execute each walk. The Manager is responsible for making sure each walk is well-planned and well-executed.

Reports To

The manager works closely with and reports to the Director of Events & Donor Relations.

Responsibilities

The Manager is tasked with ensuring that all walk coordinators are poised for success. The Manager’s duties for each walk will vary based on the experience of each volunteer coordinator, but the bottom line is that each walk must be planned, managed and executed properly. Along with the coordinator, s/he manages all of the administrative duties for the walks, including insurance, security, and rentals. Via telephone, video, and email, s/he will train, support, and manage all volunteer walk coordinators across the country. S/he will attend many of the walks.

Specific responsibilities:

Assist and manage all current walk coordinators
Assist coordinators with all administrative pieces of their walks: park rental, security, insurance, etc.
Communicate weekly with all coordinators
Create and adhere to timelines and ensure event logistics for each walk are moving forward
Work with AIM’s contacts at cancer centers and dermatology offices to enlist their support and encourage them to form teams
Work with coordinators to seek local sponsors
Attend walk and help execute the event
Work with VP on seeking non-industry national sponsors
Motivate and encourage participants to raise funds and build teams
Work with the Director of Events & Donor Relations and AIM’s Director of Community Engagement to enlist new walk coordinators and new volunteers
Utilize AIM’s walk Facebook groups to communicate with and encourage participants and coordinators
Encourage and assist with new DIY events
Learn and use all online systems AIM uses (Salesforce, Classy, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
Track event expenses and adhere to budget

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

A candidate for this role should have a BA/BS. Experience with events is required—nonprofit fundraising events preferred—and experience with Walks, Runs, Team in Training, or other like events is also preferred. Public speaking experience a plus. S/he must:

Have the ability and commitment to work collegially and collaboratively with staff and volunteer coordinators
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a keen attention to detail
Have the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Have the ability to multi-task and manage multiple events simultaneously
Be an organized, efficient, and detail-oriented administrator; a problem-solver; and a DO-er.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products

This position is full-time and remote—work from home. It involves weekend travel to multiple walks; April/May and September/October are extremely busy. Laptop and phone are provided. Salary range is $50,000 to 55,000/year, dependent upon experience. Benefits include full individual coverage for health insurance and three weeks of vacation per year. Please address cover letter and resume to Alicia Rowell.

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