Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are a vital resource for our organization and help us increase our impact on global poverty. The bulk of volunteer opportunities revolve around our annual Business of Hope Luncheon and are therefore concentrated in September, October and November.

Other opportunities exist throughout the year and typically involve providing general office support to the development team. If you are interested in joining our volunteer list serve, please download our volunteer application form or contact Beth Irwin at 206.652.8748.

Employment Opportunities

Position: Temporary Event Assistant

Reports to: Development Officer: Special Events

Founded in 1994, Global Partnerships (GP) is a rapidly growing nonprofit organization whose mission is to expand opportunity for people living in poverty. We invest socially motivated capital and strategic philanthropy to support the growth of microfinance institutions, and thereby create jobs and expand income for people living in poverty throughout Latin America. GP currently has $34 million invested in 21 partners in 6 countries reaching 586,000 borrowers who support an estimated 1.8 million family members.

Our annual fundraising luncheon is attended by 1,200 individuals and raises over $600,000 in donations. This event serves as a foundation of our resource development efforts and is the primary vehicle for introducing new people to our work. Planning and execution of this event is led by staff and volunteers.

The Event Assistant will assist the Event Coordinator and the Development Operations Manager in planning and executing various tasks in support of the Luncheon, most notably in the areas of database support and Table Captain communications.

This position is a temporary, part-time position (averaging 35 hours/week) and runs from 9/3/08 through 11/14/08. It will involve occasional evening and weekend hours.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Registration: process event registrations and payments following established database protocols
• Table Captain communications: provide needed materials to all Table Captains; respond to requests; track table guest lists
• Materials preparation: acquire and inventory event materials; prepare attendee nametags
• Set up and help lead volunteer gatherings in support of event materials preparation
• Day-of event: assist with setup and on-site registration at help-desk
• Post event: gift processing; mailing of thank-you’s and gift receipts
• Administrative support of Event Coordinator: includes communication with vendors, scheduling, and other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness (critical to database support)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to positive stewardship of donors (i.e. positive customer service)
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
• Event coordinating experience a plus
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge database a plus
• Positive attitude and ability to work flexibly with team members
• Passion for GP’s mission
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends

Global Partnerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. To apply please send a cover letter, resume and three references to:

Chris Megargee, Development Officer

Global Partnerships

909 NE Boat Street, Suite 200

Seattle, WA 98105

Or send via email to info@globalpartnerships.org with the Subject Line: Event Assistant.

No phone calls please.

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 18.