Provincial Events Manager The Lung Association

The Lung Association is a health organization dedicated to saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, advocacy and education. We believe our employees and volunteers are our greatest resources and as such we are committed to providing a passionate, well-managed organization known for its integrity, honesty and trusting relationships. Our fundraising activities are an important part of what we do in that they support our life saving work. After all, when you can't breathe, nothing else matters.

Our Community Offices throughout Ontario run many special events throughout the year to raise funds. Based in the Provincial Office and reporting to the Vice President of Marketing & Development, the Provincial Events Manager will develop strategies and workplans for province-wide special events, and develop tools to enhance the effectiveness of local community-based events to help ensure that annual revenue objectives and budgets are met. In consultation with other members of the Marketing & Development team, the Manager will develop and implement marketing and communications plans and sponsorship strategies to support special event activities.

Working with Community Office staff and members of the Marketing & Development team, the Manager will research and develop new special event fundraising opportunities, pilot and evaluate new events with the potential to become province-wide, and develop "Event in a Box" kits and any necessary training for the successful roll-out of special event activities. In addition, the Manager will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of special event activity in the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of successful experience in the planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of special events and other fund raising initiatives;
• 2 to 3 years of previous experience managing staff and volunteers, and leading staff and volunteer teams or committees;
• the ability to plan, develop and work within budgets, and attain financial objectives;
• strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate;
• excellent presentation and sales skills, with the ability to negotiate;
• good writing skills;
• excellent organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail;
• research and analytical abilities; and
• the use of a personal vehicle and willingness to travel as necessary.

The Lung Association welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. To apply, please submit a detailed resume and covering letter indicating your salary expectations.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Contact Information
Leslie Olsen
Director of Human Resources
Ontario Lung Association
Email: lolsen@on.lung.ca