Careers

Title:                       Special Events Assistant – East

Reports to:           Associate Director, Regional Development

*Applications without a cover letter will not be considered*

Position Description:

The Special Events Assistant – East is a fully remote position that can be located anywhere in the Eastern or Central Time Zones and reports to the Associate Director, Regional Development. 

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is a national non-profit organization serving people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) through its broad network of 50 Chapters and Affiliates.  Support for these Chapters and Affiliates is made possible by a Regional Development team organized into four distinct regions. The Special Events Assistant – East will provide critical administrative support to the Regional Development Directors serving two of these regions.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all event, donor, and volunteer information is captured in the HDSA donor database.
• Generate event reports to support volunteer event management.
• Ensure post-event financial reports and donated goods & services reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Draft and distribute approved e-blasts to promote Regional/Chapter/Affiliate events and activities.
• Manage the collection of Chapter/Affiliate board rosters and board meeting minutes.
• Order pre-event collateral, including event kits and t-shirts.
• Develop a personal commitment and understanding of Huntington’s disease and those who have it, and be able to articulate the programs of HDSA that need support.

Qualifications:

 The ideal candidate will be an eager and organized people-person with two years’ experience providing administrative support in a special event based fundraising or sales environment.  Deep appreciation for volunteer driven patient advocacy organization a must!

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of two years providing administrative support to a multi-member remote team. Experience in a fundraising or sales environment a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively with exceptional organizational and communication skills. Understanding of volunteer-led organizations.
• Must be a self-starter with the right levels of flexibility and awareness, in accomplishing the responsibilities of the position and meet deadlines, attention to detail, and good humor.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office suite and a strong understanding of database functionality, such as fundraising/CRM software.
• Consistently apply the society’s organizational values of HD Families First, Honesty & Integrity Always, Respect, and Collaboration in everything we do.

At HDSA, we are on a mission to support families affected by Huntington’s disease and rid the world of this devastating brain disorder. In order for us to continue our crusade against HD, we seek HONEST, COMMITTED and RESPECTFUL staff members that put HD FAMILIES FIRST and are ready to COLLABORATE with this dynamic team. In the battle against HD, no one fights alone. At HDSA, Family Is Everything!

Join the #HDSAFamily to give meaning to your career and let your skills, personality and vision make a big difference in the lives of HD families.

HDSA offers a competitive salary and benefits, as well as a terrific team with which to work. HDSA is an equal-opportunity employer. Salary range $42,000 – $46,000 per year. Commensurate with experience.

Please e-mail resume & cover letter to  jobs@hdsa.org.

Title:                       Special Event Assistant – West

Reports to:           Associate Director, Regional Development

*Applications without a cover letter will not be considered*

Position Description:

The Special Events Assistant – West is a fully remote position that can be located anywhere in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones and reports to the Associate Director, Regional Development. 

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is a national non-profit organization serving people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) through its broad network of 50 Chapters and Affiliates.  Support for these Chapters and Affiliates is made possible by a Regional Development team organized into four distinct regions. The Special Events Assistant – West will provide critical administrative support to the Regional Development Directors serving two of these regions.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all event, donor, and volunteer information is captured in the HDSA donor database.
• Generate event reports to support volunteer event management.
• Ensure post-event financial reports and donated goods & services reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Draft and distribute approved e-blasts to promote Regional/Chapter/Affiliate events and activities.
• Manage the collection of Chapter/Affiliate board rosters and board meeting minutes.
• Order pre-event collateral, including event kits and t-shirts.
• Develop a personal commitment and understanding of Huntington’s disease and those who have it, and be able to articulate the programs of HDSA that need support.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be an eager and organized people-person with two years’ experience providing administrative support in a special event based fundraising or sales environment.  Deep appreciation for volunteer driven patient advocacy organization a must!

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of two years providing administrative support to a multi-member remote team. Experience in a fundraising or sales environment a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively with exceptional organizational and communication skills. Understanding of volunteer-led organizations.
• Must be a self-starter with the right levels of flexibility and awareness, in accomplishing the responsibilities of the position and meet deadlines, attention to detail, and good humor.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office suite and a strong understanding of database functionality, such as fundraising/CRM software.
• Consistently apply the society’s organizational values of HD Families First, Honesty & Integrity Always, Respect, and Collaboration in everything we do.

At HDSA, we are on a mission to support families affected by Huntington’s disease and rid the world of this devastating brain disorder. In order for us to continue our crusade against HD, we seek HONEST, COMMITTED and RESPECTFUL staff members that put HD FAMILIES FIRST and are ready to COLLABORATE with this dynamic team. In the battle against HD, no one fights alone. At HDSA, Family Is Everything!

Join the #HDSAFamily to give meaning to your career and let your skills, personality and vision make a big difference in the lives of HD families.

HDSA offers a competitive salary and benefits, as well as a terrific team with which to work. HDSA is an equal-opportunity employer. Salary range $42,000 – $46,000 per year. Commensurate with experience.

Please e-mail resume & cover letter to jobs@hdsa.org.