Event Coordinator
Reports to the Director of Events and Operations.
Role Summary
The Event Coordinator will play a vital role in planning and executing Head for the Cure (HFTC) 5K events across various regions, contributing to the success of our mission to raise awareness and support for brain cancer patients and caregivers. This position involves managing logistics, building relationships with sponsors and volunteers, supporting fundraising efforts, and ensuring seamless event execution.
Event Planning & Communication (65%)
Fundraising (25%)
Data Entry & Website Management (5%)
Advocacy Efforts (5%)
QUALIFICATIONS
Event Coordinator
Reports to the Director of Events and Operations.
Role Summary
The Event Coordinator will play a vital role in planning and executing Head for the Cure (HFTC) 5K events across various regions, contributing to the success of our mission to raise awareness and support for brain cancer patients and caregivers. This position involves managing logistics, building relationships with sponsors and volunteers, supporting fundraising efforts, and ensuring seamless event execution.
Event Planning & Communication (65%)
Medical and dental insurance coverage ($5,000 -$6,000 Value). The Head for the Cure Foundation offers full benefits, and funds 100% of the premium costs, for each full-time employee. Our benefits provider is Humana, and I believe you will find the medical plan to be comprehensive.
Life insurance. $50,000 in life insurance coverage.
401K Retirement Plan ($2,000 Value). Available at time of first payroll, the Head for the Cure Foundation offers a retirement plan, matching up to 3% of your salary depending on your personal contributions and also pays for all fees associated with the plan. Vesting is based on years employed.
Paid vacation. 10 days annual paid vacation
Holiday schedule. We follow the following holiday schedule: MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Additional holiday/vacation. HFTC provides additional holiday time, closing the office during the period between Christmas and New Year’s Day. We also added a special weeklong “Head for the Cure” holiday in early-November. Timing details pending.
Work Schedule. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 12p.m. Evenings and Weekends as needed.
Comp time. Accrued in consideration of event travel and other weekend Foundation obligations.
Technology allowance. HFTC provides an allowance of $50/month for each employee, in consideration for mobile phone and home Wi-Fi service.
Credit card. Provided for Foundation expenses; reimbursement for mileage and HFTC travel.
Maternity/Paternity Leave. 8 weeks paid maternity leave. 2 weeks paid paternity leave.
Medical and dental insurance coverage ($5,000 -$6,000 Value). The Head for the Cure Foundation offers full benefits, and funds 100% of the premium costs, for each full-time employee. Our benefits provider is Humana, and I believe you will find the medical plan to be comprehensive.
Life insurance. $50,000 in life insurance coverage.
401K Retirement Plan ($2,000 Value). Available at time of first payroll, the Head for the Cure Foundation offers a retirement plan, matching up to 3% of your salary depending on your personal contributions and also pays for all fees associated with the plan. Vesting is based on years employed.
Paid vacation. 10 days annual paid vacation
Holiday schedule. We follow the following holiday schedule: MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Additional holiday/vacation. HFTC provides additional holiday time, closing the office during the period…
To apply for this role, please submit your resume to Director of Events and Operations at maggie@headforthecure.org. In your email, please address the following questions:
To apply for this role, please submit your resume to Director of Events and Operations at maggie@headforthecure.org. In your email, please address the following questions: