Event and Fundraising Coordinator

The Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation is seeking a part-time (30 hours per week) Fundraising and Event Coordinator. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic and collaborative team environment, all while making a difference in the restaurant industry. 

Primary responsibilities include:

Event Coordination 

• Lead or provide support for Foundation events, from planning, implementation and budget management. 
• Coordinate event logistics, including mailings, registration and attendee tracking.
• Assist in the development of event marketing and promotional materials.
• Work with event stakeholders, including seeking out sponsors and in-kind donations.
• Monitor event timelines to ensure deadlines are met.

Fundraising

• Lead the Foundation’s silent auction, including soliciting donations, creating signage, overseeing auction set-up and managing payments.
• Lead the Foundation’s annual giving campaign and Dine to Donate program.

Program Coordination 

• Lead and coordinate the Foundation’s Scholarship program. 
• Support the ServSafe program, serving as primary back up to the ServSafe Coordinator.

Administration

• Provide administrative support for Board and Committee meetings.
• Coordinate endowment fund administrative activities, including tracking donations, updating reports and drafting donor correspondence. 
• Update and manage databases. 
• Write general marketing copy for website, member communications and events. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Experience planning and organizing events
• Experience in fundraising
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience managing projects and programs that achieve desired goals 
• Experience leading administrative activities with little supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher)

Competencies important to be successful in this position include:

• Detail-oriented. Pays attention to details to ensure accuracy. 
• Organization. Well-organized with excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Initiative. Proactively solves problems and identifies opportunities for improvements. 
• Accountability. Accepts responsibility for assigned projects and demonstrates a commitment to quality work. 
• Team Player. Works collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.

Did we just describe you? This position allows for much variety in your day and if you truly are seeking a part-time yet career-focused position, this is for you. We offer paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and more! Let's hear from you. Submit your resume, salary range and a letter telling us why this is your dream position to Connie Fedor at cfedor@wirestaurant.org.