Job description
Autism Speaks is seeking a Senior Coordinator of Peer-to-Peer Programs, responsible for supporting the strategic and operational plan for our TeamUp national endurance fundraising program. This role will drive revenue growth, enhance the participant experience, and ensure seamless execution of all program components.
Senior Coordinator position is remote, however ideally the individual will be located in Florida. We are open to nearby geography for the most qualified candidate.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the Manager, Peer-to-Peer Programs to drive daily operations and execution of the strategic fundraising plan for Autism Speaks’ TeamUp program and other P2P initiatives.
- Partner with the Manager, Peer to Peer programs to drive performance and support the program in meeting or exceeding established revenue and participation goals by identifying opportunities, optimizing engagement strategies, and executing effective fundraising tactics.
- Cultivate relationships with fundraising participants and teams through calls, emails, virtual meetings, and social media to enhance the participant experience and increase fundraising.
- Monitor performance against revenue and participation goals; create and share reports to track progress and identify opportunities for growth.
- Serve as the platform power user in fundraising systems including StratusLive, TeamRaiser, and Tatango.
- With direction from Manager, oversee program timelines, communications, and engagement tools to recruit, train, and motivate participants to increase program revenue.
- Lead social media efforts to increase program visibility, community engagement, and fundraising performance.
- Support the implementation of the fundraising incentive program and app-based fundraising and activity challenges.
- Proactively identify and troubleshoot issues affecting participant experience or program performance.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, digital, web, and donor support, to ensure consistent messaging and operational efficiency.
- Manage all vanity email inboxes and provide best-in-class customer service.
(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 experience
Experience: 3+ years relevant experience with proven track record; strong background in peer-to-peer fundraising
Specialized Skills and Knowledge:
- Knowledgeable of fundraising systems and software, preferably Blackbaud Luminate and Stratus Live.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written), as well as strong presentation skills
- Excellent project-management skills
- Critical thinking skills to identify issues, concerns and problems and develop solutions which can be implemented
- Proficiency with Office 365 (intermediate level)
- Database skillset (Stratus Live preferred)
- Clearly articulated passion for mission
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends
- Flexibility to travel (approx. 20%)
- Ability to diplomatically engage with a variety of personalities in a positive manner.
- Ability to work independently with good decision-making and problem-solving skills
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-Verify
Salary range is $50-$65k depending on candidate’s relevant years of experience and geography.
