Development Specialist

• Support the strategic growth, participant recruitment, and program development of the Huntsman Heroes team and associated partnering events.
• Partner with running ambassadors and coaches to promote the team at year-round events, schedule and host lunch-and-learns with local companies, and expand community outreach. Create and manage a volunteer support team to assist in this effort.
• Work directly with team coaches to establish the official schedule for coaches and volunteers throughout the season.

• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in non-profit event planning, fundraising, peer-to-peer athletic event coordination, hospitality, customer success, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with donor databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge), mobile auction/event platforms (e.g., GiveSmart, Goat Events), social media, and website backend maintenance is a plus.
• Schedule: Ability to work flexible hours, including required early morning Saturday training sessions from November through June, Saturday events and occasional evening event hours.

• Exceptional customer service, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to philanthropy ethics codes and patient privacy standards.
• Demonstrate strength in relationship management.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• A collaborative team player who can operate independently with minimal direction, while actively bringing issues to the larger team to find the best collaborative solutions.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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