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Speakers Bureau Coordinator
Milwaukee, WI
Job Description
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Position: Speakers Bureau Coordinator Status: Temporary Full-time (August-December)
Department: Resource Development Number of Openings: 1
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Applications accepted beginning April 1st. Interviews to start early May.
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County changes lives and improves our community by mobilizing people and resources to drive strategic impact in health, education, and financial stability. United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County invests in over 200 programs at over 100 local nonprofits and community wide initiatives that improve lives. In 2023, United Way raised over $57 million!
Summary:
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County is currently seeking a Speakers Bureau Coordinator for our 2023 Community Campaign. The Speakers Bureau Coordinator supports the operations of United Way’s Speakers Bureau, which is a group of key volunteers that speak at workplace engagements throughout the community, by fulfilling speaker requests, building relationships with key non-profit partner contacts, and performing critical administrative tasks. The Speakers Bureau starts with United Way on Thursday, August 1st with thorough training, and ends on Thursday, December 12th with the close of the Community Campaign.
Why be a Speakers Bureau Coordinator?
- The connections you will make. During your time at United Way, you will be working with other United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County staff and learning about many businesses and non-profits in our community.
- The fantastic learning opportunities that you’ll receive. This is a resume building experience - you’ll receive training and learn new skills.
- Strengthen your knowledge of community issues and organizations that address those issues and increase their confidence, executive presence, and leadership abilities!
- Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:
- Gain a working knowledge of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County.
- Grow skills in customer service, project management, and non-profit experience during a robust 2-week training program.
- Attend Speakers Bureau training and provide feedback to speakers.
- Provide weekly updates at staff meetings.
- Coordinate and manage daily requests for speakers.
- Develop and strengthen working relationships with all agency speakers and executive directors.
- Maintain and update Speakers Bureau lists with accurate contact information.
- Coordinate and manage Speakers Bureau calendar.
- Coordinate the collection of presentation feedback on a consistent basis and organize, evaluate, and share results.
- Assist with miscellaneous events, volunteer activities and administrative tasks.
- Coordinate weekly agency speaker presentations for United Way staff.
Core Competencies:
Mission-Focused. The top priority for all United Way professionals is to create real social change understanding that improved lives is the end game. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
Relationship-Oriented. United Way professionals understand that people come before process and are astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
Collaborator. United Way professionals understand the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
Results-Driven. United Way professionals are dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.
Brand Steward. United Way professionals are stewards of the brand and understand their role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.
Additional Skills and Competencies:
- Accountability! You need to be committed to making our community campaign successful and to helping our local companies do well. This is accomplished by your commitment to providing excellent customer service and professional adaptability.
- Ability to work independently, but also a desire and ability to work as a team – willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with others.
- Ability to multi-task, managing several projects at once by prioritizing and planning.
- Intermediate Excel skills are necessary to create and manipulate spreadsheets.
- Intermediate Word skills are required to performing mail merges.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn other computer programs such as ANDAR and web-based reports is also a key component of this role.
- Strong written and verbal skills are necessary to effective communication in all facets of our business.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced environment with very high demands.
- Ability to represent United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County in a consistently professional manner.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A commitment of 40 hours per week.
- A valid driver’s license, reliable automobile and auto insurance coverage is preferred. Please note that if needing to drive on the job, mileage is reimbursed.
- 1 year of relatable work experience (performing administrative tasks in an office environment) is preferred or an internship/community service equivalent.
Americans with Disabilities:
It is the policy of UWGMWC to comply with all relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. UWGMWC will not discriminate against any qualified applicant with respect to any terms, privileges or conditions of employment based upon an individual’s physical or mental disability. UWGMWC will also make reasonable accommodation whenever and wherever possible for all employees or applicants with disabilities provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments required by the job, and provided that any accommodation does not require significant difficulty or expense. UWGMWC’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all personnel and employment practices including, but not limited to, job application procedures, hiring, advancement, termination, compensation, job training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of UWGMWC to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, veteran status or military service, or other non-merit factor or other legally protected characteristic. This applies to all recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, transfers and other employment-related programs and personnel actions.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a core value at United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. We strive every day to enhance the culture of belonging and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment. We believe this allows us to attract, retain the best possible colleagues to use their full gifts to serve our community. We are looking for other great colleagues who are excited about this important work.
This job description indicates the general nature and work level performed by employees within this position. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required. The duties and/or requirements of this position may be modified, added, or deleted at any time. Other duties may be assigned.
Job Summary
Start Date
August 1st, 2024
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
8am-5pm
Salary and Benefits
$16 per hour
Hybrid position, on-site presence required.
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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