Cystic Fibrosis Ireland are seeking to recruit a motivated, organised and customer focused Community Events Coordinator. The role will be based in our Dublin office.  

The Community Events Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) fundraising events, seeking to maximise participation in events and funds raised to deliver agreed fundraising targets.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibility for key fundraising Events ensuring the events are well organised, fully supported and deliver net income as per fundraising targets
• Update and implement event plans for key events, including promotion of the events, recruiting participants, following up with participants to ensure funds raised as per fundraising targets, tracking and receipting of this income in CFI relational database
• Provision of content to promote events on CFI social media & Website, organising and running of events and follow up with participants to thank them for their participation and fundraising
• Update event plans after each event based on feedback and review of key learnings and opportunities for the following year

GENERAL:

·        To support the implementation of the Fundraising Strategy and work plan, with a particular focus on Fundraising Events and delivery of fundraising targets related to same

·        To work with the Community Events Officer and Fundraising Manager on all areas required to achieve the Fundraising Targets

·        Receipting of income and recording all relevant details on CFI Relational Database

·        Follow up calls to donors, volunteers and fundraisers as appropriate 

·        Provision of content for Quarterly Magazine - Spectrum 

·        Support varied elements of fundraising activity within CFI

Essential Education, Skills and Experience:

·        Minimum 2 years previous experience working within an event fundraising role

·        High class interpersonal and communication skills

·        Team player with strong people skills

·        Proven track record of meeting fundraising targets

·        Digital marketing experience desirable – social media management, content & email marketing etc.

·        Full clean driving licence and own car desirable

·        Third level qualification in Marketing/Communications/Event Management desirable

·        Experience running fundraising events including recruitment of participants across different media (traditional and digital)

·        Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder relationships

·        Experience in volunteer recruitment and retention

·        Good knowledge and experience of community fundraising and charity fundraising in general

·        Strong project management and team-playing skills with an ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

·        Experience using a Relational Database and adhering to GDPR guidelines in contact of fundraisers, volunteers and donors

Location: Hybrid - Requirement to be CF House, Rathmines based 3 days per week

Position Type: Full Time Fixed Term Contract Monday - Friday 9am-5pm (35 hours per week).  Time flexibility and travel required as there is some evening and weekend work expected as part of the role for which time off in lieu is allowed.