SEASONAL CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY ASSISTANT en Opportunity Village

Description

SUMMARY

As an important seasonal position for the Resource Development team, the Seasonal Corporate Philanthropy Assistant will play a necessary, behind-the-scenes role in supporting the execution of Opportunity Village's most celebrated year-end fundraising efforts. This position provides direct support to the Resource Development team, with a strong focus on facilitating the activation of corporate sponsorships and ensuring high-quality coordination across a variety of holiday events. These include the Great Santa Run, known for its spirited community atmosphere and broad local appeal, and the Magical Forest, a beloved family tradition that draws thousands each year.

This is a seasonal, non-sales role that requires professionalism, flexibility, and a solution-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate brings a high level of organization, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine enthusiasm for meaningful work that directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to events that are not only memorable and mission-driven but that also serve as a cornerstone of Opportunity Village's annual philanthropic impact.

Embrace Opportunity Village's core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with participants and team members, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with sponsor activation and fulfillment for The Great Santa Run and Magical Forest, including booth setup, branded material coordination, and on-site sponsor support.
2. Coordinate logistics related to sponsor deliverables, ensuring timely communication and execution in alignment with partnership agreements.
3. Support the Resource Development team in event planning and donor stewardship tasks leading up to and during the holiday fundraising season.
4. Collaborate with internal departments, such as Events, Communications and Public Relations, and Community Engagement, to ensure seamless event-day operations and visibility for corporate partners.
5. Help track and organize sponsor assets, including promotional items, signage, and branded materials.
6. Assist in event setup, execution, and breakdown—including physical tasks such as lifting and placing sponsor materials at events.
7. Maintain professional, positive sponsor communications during events and assist with documenting sponsor interactions for post-event follow-up.
8. Attend all scheduled holiday-season fundraising events, providing hands-on support to ensure sponsor and guest satisfaction.
9. Help enter and manage data on sponsors and campaigns in donor-tracking systems, as needed.
10. Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as mandated by state law.
11. Travel to a variety of locations in the Las Vegas area and between Opportunity Village campuses.
12. Must be able to meet all requirements of OV vehicle policies and travel:
    1. Between worksite locations
    2. Within the community
13. May be assigned other duties as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not directly supervise others.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, team members, and supervisors (verbal and written).
• Must possess social discernment to assess and understand others' reactions and behaviors.
• Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
• Have a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Self-directed, with strong ability to work independently, and to set and adhere to deadlines.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and social perceptiveness to respond to common inquiries in a calm, kind, and professional manner.
• Comfortable with multitasking and adjusting to changing priorities during live events.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities, follow through to completion of tasks, work well under pressure, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to conduct tasks and successfully perform under critical deadlines.
• Ability to resolve multiple complex issues simultaneously while remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to accept and apply performance-based feedback.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in event coordination, nonprofit support, customer service, or fundraising logistics.
• Required: Valid driver's license and ability to meet insurance requirements.
• Preferred: Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below are representative of those required of a team member to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position. The list below of minimum essential functions is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.

• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods and stand for extended periods during events.
• Ability to work in a typical office environment.
• Ability to tolerate a highly active environment.
• Ability to tolerate slight to extreme indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• Ability to endure varied noise levels from moderate to loud.
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and examine documents, records, and files.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.