The Event Assistant will provide administrative assistance for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s annual Alice Awards Dinner and Auction for two months, from roughly January 16 to March 15, 2007. The Assistant will work with the Events and Outreach Director, Development Director, Executive Director, and volunteers to organize the event. For more information about the event, go to www.aliceawards.org.
Salary
$9 to $12/hour depending on experience and qualifications. 40 hours per week. As this is a short-term temporary position, we regret we cannot offer benefits.
Job Duties
The Alice Assistant will be responsible for:
* Recording and tracking ticket sales in the BTA’s database
* Recording auction donations in the BTA’s database
* Tracking table sponsorships and seating arrangements
* Managing raffle ticket sales
* Attending the event on March 10 and assisting with set-up and clean-up
The Alice Assistant will also:
* Assist with event logistics
* Assist with soliciting donations for the silent auction
* Assist with soliciting ticket sales
* Assist with other administrative tasks, as needed
The Alice Assistant may also be responsible for processing regular membership donations, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
* A love of special events
* Attention to detail
* Experience with donor solicitation
* Experience working with corporate donors and partners
* The ability to write clearly and fluently, manage many tasks at one time, and meet deadlines
* Strong computer skills (Mac OS X, Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro)
* A sense of humor and the ability to work as a part of a team
Send resume, cover letter, and list of three references to:
BTA Event Assistant Search
PO Box 9072
Portland, OR 97207
Fax: (503) 226-0498
e-mail: evan >at< bta4bikes.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by 5 pm on January 8, 2007.
