Relational Fundraising & Events Assistant (Contractor)

Relational Fundraising & Events Assistant

Team: Station Services

Status: Full-time, Contractor, temporary through May 2020

Note: The individual selected for this role will not be employed directly by PBS. The incumbent will be hired by a staffing firm as a contractor under the instruction of PBS.

The Relational Fundraising & Events Assistant serves an integral role on the Station Services team, serving a facilitative and logistical liaison between teams at PBS, stations, and outside stakeholders. S/he contributes to the successful planning and execution of 2 projects; the conclusion of the National Estate Planning Awareness Campaign (NEPAC) and the 2020 PBS Insider Experience at PBS Annual Meeting.

Essential duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate logistics for internal and external stakeholders on the planning and production of annual event
• Collect and organize data and metrics from stations participating in the National Estate Planning Awareness Campaign (NEPAC)
• Provide administrative and logistic support to the Corporate Relations team, including:
  • Receiving and screening telephone calls; answering routine and specific questions; taking accurate messages;
  • Preparing charts, slides and other presentation materials as needed;
  • Drafting event documents including, but not limited to: agendas, marketing materials and stakeholder communications.
• On the ground support at the event (May 10-14, 2020): Travel required.

Requirements for success:

• 3 or more years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Event planning training and/or experience preferred
• Strong computer skills including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel and strong typing skills required
• Experience working with Tableau a plus
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, telephone and interpersonal skills
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle a heavy and often changing workload independently
• Ability to identify multiple strategies to tackling problems
• Ability to work productively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Team oriented and flexible
• Familiarity with planning logistics for travel and conferences
• Excellent customer service skills

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities