Donor Relations and Events CoordinatorAsheville, NCFull-Time ABOUT WARREN WILSON COLLEGE

Warren Wilson College is a vibrant, nationally recognized, independent liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 600 undergraduates located on a 1,135-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. The education program incorporates experiential learning, challenging work experiences, and deliberate community engagement, with a commitment to sustainable practices.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Donor Relations and Events Coordinator is responsible for executing special events and implementing cultivation and stewardship projects for the advancement office.

Interested candidates should read below to learn more details about the position and key areas of responsibility listed in the job description. Please note that priority will be given to applicants who apply by May 14, 2019 by 11:59 PM EST. All applications must be submitted electronically. Thank you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Event Coordination: showrunner for events including but not limited to: recruiting & managing staff & volunteers, set ups, food ordering, invitation process, event publication management, event breakdown/clean up process, event follow up
  • Homecoming & Family Weekend
  • Scholarship Luncheon
  • Spring Events
  • VIP Events
  • Other events as they arise
• Donor Stewardship:
  • Student appreciation connections
  • Other creative donor stewardship efforts
• Donor Cultivation Logistics Support: Supporting experiences and committees to accomplish engagement goals. Typically, a tour or committee will be identified by Trustees and other advancement staff, and this position is responsible for the logistical support of the committee and tours as needed.
  • Donor and Prospective Donor Engagement Tours
  • Advisory Committees
    • Event Committees
    • Environmental
    • Families of Wilson
• Publication Project Management: manage systems, committees, information, and editing process to ensure timely and high quality publications. Set up regular meetings, manage deadlines, and coordinate writers, illustrators, and photographers for:
  • Magazine
  • President’s Report
  • Other publications as they arise
• Administrative Support
  • Email and letter campaign support
  • Support creation & production of event materials
  • Other institutional administrative & logistics support as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Track record of successful, complex project implementation
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and database navigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Event management and production experience
• Background in working with staff, students and volunteers
• Experience with alumni programs, fundraising, marketing or related higher education programs such as student activities
• Experience with Warren Wilson College campus
• Marketing and public relations skills, especially with regard to social media
• Other experience with programs like Raiser’s Edge, Adobe Suite, Canva

Department

Advancement

Supervisor

Mary Catherine Wilder

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Supervisor’s Title

Director of Foundation and Donor Relations

Classification

Full-time

Status

Regular

Positions Supervised

None

Schedule/Hours

40 hours per week, 12 months per year