Senior Coordinator, Nationwide Community Engage...

As a key contributor, the Sr. Coordinator of Community Engagement Operations plays a crucial part in supporting our strategic plan for field operations, driving daily project operations, and providing vital support and training to our community engagement staff. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the autism community and align with the mission of Autism Speaks, thriving in our flexible environment characterized by a kind and passionate culture. Together, we are dedicated to remaining a trusted and caring resource for our community, offering support from the time of diagnosis through adult life.  Individual will work from home and can be located anywhere in the country.PURPOSE:  This position is responsible for supporting the operational tasks in the Field, focusing on key initiatives and events in order to achieve and/or exceed revenue goals.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

As a member of the Nationwide Community Engagement Operations team, you will be responsible for supporting one or more specialization areas which could include revenue tracking, communications, training, volunteers, vacancy support, and/or general operational support.Assist Community Engagement leadership team in ensuring walk, special and endurance events achieve and/or exceed revenue goals.   Support centralized field operation needs in collaboration with Senior Director of Revenue Operations and Area leadershipSupport the Community Engagement team with assigned mission-integration goals for events, including supporting the local implementation of global campaignsSupport the Community Engagement team with data management training which may include producing invite lists, tracking RSVPs, assisting with registration, Luminate/StratusLIVE support and conducting prospecting research Update and maintain organizational community and events calendarProvide onsite support for events as neededWork with supervisor to establish and implement timelines, goals and strategies for assigned tasks within the Community Engagement Operations portfolio of work

(The responsibilities listed above are representative and not all inclusive.  Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s.  As outlined in your performance goal setting forms, you will be responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon with your manager.)POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Education:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceExperience:  2+ years of work experience (administrative, peer-to-peer fundraising and/or special events) including grassroots organizing and volunteer mobilization; issue advocacy campaigns strongly preferredSpecialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Organized and detail-oriented, with strong administrative skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Superb customer-service skills
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Database knowledge a plus (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and/or Kintera and Luminate preferred)

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to support programs and events.
• This role includes travel primarily related to events (approximately 20%), which at times involves overnight stays; occasional travel for team meetings may also occur.
• Event days include setting up and moving materials as well as being actively engaged on‑site for prolonged periods
• Regular use of a computer for extended periods of time.

Must have reliable mode of transportation (automobile, valid driver’s license, and insurance is required)CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Professional Behavior
• Results-Driven
• Customer Orientation
• Flexibility

You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.Autism Speaks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive workplace. We recruit, evaluate, employ, and promote candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, protected veteran or military status, disability or other legally protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for job openings. Reasonable accommodations will be provided. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.About Autism Speaks:At Autism Speaks, our mission is to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Together with our broad and diverse community, we strive every day to achieve our vision of a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. This mission and vision drive every member of our staff; our employees are inspired, energized and motivated by the impact we can collectively have on behalf of the autism community.Autism Speaks celebrates every success achieved to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism, and we work collaboratively across departments to find solutions that will do the most good for the most people. Just as we strive to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow for people on the spectrum, we also aim to enhance the lives of our dedicated employees, through thick and thin.Salary & Benefits:Autism Speaks offers a competitive compensation, benefit and vacation package. We also provide flex work hours, weekly training sessions, tuition reimbursement and summer bonus Fridays in addition to a creative, innovative, collaborative, inclusive, kind and fun work environment.Autism Speaks is an employer that participates in E-VerifySalary range is $48k-$55k, depending on candidate’s relevant years of experience and geographic location. 

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