Senior Coordinator, Nationwide Peer-to-Peer Pro...

Autism Speaks is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Nationwide Peer-to-Peer Programs to support the strategic and operational plan for TeamUp , our signature endurance fundraising program, which includes 5ks to marathons all across the country. This role is personally accountable for achieving fundraising revenue goals, delivering high-quality participant experience, and ensuring consistent, well-coordinated event execution, including program components.The Senior Coordinator provides hands-on fundraising coaching to participants, delivers tools and resources to support their success and growth, tracks and reports on performance, and supports on-site event execution.This role is part of a collaborative, growing program and requires flexibility to pitch in across TeamUp and other peer to peer‑ events as needed. Manager may request Senior Coordinator to attend other events outside their specific day-to-day portfolio. This individual will work from home and can be located anywhere in the country. However, Senior Coordinator must be comfortable with traveling to events.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the daily operations and execution of the strategic fundraising plan for Autism Speaks’ TeamUp program and other P2P initiatives. In coordination with the Centralized Fundraising Support Team, support the implementation of the fundraising incentive program.Manage TeamUp vanity email inbox and provide best-in-class customer service. Implement social media plan to increase program visibility, community engagement, and fundraising performance.Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, digital, web, and donor support, to ensure consistent messaging and operational efficiency. Identify and solicit in-kind donations to enhance participant offerings and reduce expenses.With direction from the Senior Manager, execute program timelines, communication plans, and engagement tools to recruit, train, and motivate participants to increase program revenue. Monitor performance against revenue and participation goals (including an annual fundraising target of approximately $100,000); share reports to track progress and identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation.Proactively identify and troubleshoot issues affecting participant experience or program performance.Deliver high-quality customer service by coaching and engaging an assigned portfolio of fundraising participants and volunteers across all stages of the fundraising lifecycle using phone, email, newsletters, virtual meetings, and social media.Serve as on-site supporting staff for key TeamUp events (which can include Chicago Marathon, New York Marathon, Houston 8K and runDisney). and other peer-to-peer events as needed, providing in-person operational and participant support to the designated event lead to achieve event goals.Serve as a power user of fundraising platforms, ensuring effective utilization, data accuracy, and reporting integrity.(The responsibilities listed above are representative and not all inclusive.  Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s.  As outlined in your performance goal setting forms, you will be responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon with your manager.)Position Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience Experience: 3+ years relevant experience with proven track record; strong background in peer-to-peer fundraising  Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and seamlessly.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service and participant support.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of fundraising platforms and systems; experience with GoFundMe Pro/Classy preferred.
• Experience with CRM and fundraising databases; Stratus Live preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for mission-driven work.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to support programs and events.
• This role includes travel primarily related to events (approximately 30%), which at times involves overnight stays; occasional travel for team meetings may also occur.
• Event days include setting up and moving materials as well as being actively engaged on‑site for prolonged periods
• Team Up event sites require moving between start areas, finish areas, and other event locations over distances of up to approximately one mile depending on the event.
• Regular use of a computer for extended periods of time.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Building Collaborative RelationshipsProfessional BehaviorResults DrivenCustomer OrientationFlexibility

You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.Autism Speaks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive workplace. We recruit, evaluate, employ, and promote candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, protected veteran or military status, disability or other legally protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for job openings. Reasonable accommodations will be provided. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.About Autism Speaks:At Autism Speaks, our mission is to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Together with our broad and diverse community, we strive every day to achieve our vision of a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. This mission and vision drive every member of our staff; our employees are inspired, energized and motivated by the impact we can collectively have on behalf of the autism community.Autism Speaks celebrates every success achieved to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism, and we work collaboratively across departments to find solutions that will do the most good for the most people. Just as we strive to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow for people on the spectrum, we also aim to enhance the lives of our dedicated employees, through thick and thin.Salary & Benefits:Autism Speaks offers a competitive compensation, benefit and vacation package. We also provide flex work hours, weekly training sessions, tuition reimbursement and summer bonus Fridays in addition to a creative, innovative, collaborative, inclusive, kind and fun work environment.For consideration, please forward your resume and cover letter.Autism Speaks is an employer that participates in E-VerifySalary range is $50-$60k depending on candidate’s relevant years of experience and geographic location. 

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