Events Foundation Assistant

Job Description

About Children’s Wisconsin

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Through the generous support of our friends and partners in the community, our exceptional doctors, nurses, and care providers achieve the impossible every day. Our foundation provides a guidebook for giving and ensures careful stewardship of all gifts.

Our foundation is staffed with experts who guide donors through the many ways to support the care we give to kids. We work every day to ensure their wishes are honored.

Why Work at Children’s Wisconsin?

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

For a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

About the Role: Events Foundation Assistant

This role involves assisting the Events Foundation staff with planning certain components of events, ensuring the successful execution of fundraising initiatives to support Children’s Wisconsin’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Events Foundation staff with planning certain components of Signature Events.
• Assist Events Foundation staff with planning certain components of Community Events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Events Foundation staff and overall foundation objectives.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Working toward a degree in Events, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
• An interest in event fundraising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity and Enthusiasm.
• Organizational skills: Ability to manage time and meet numerous deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills: Ability to effectively work with volunteers and staff.
• Computer use: Limited desktop publishing work and proficient understanding in Microsoft programs.
• Access to a car for local travel (minimal travel; mileage will be reimbursed).
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.