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Project Manager, Campaign

Position Type: Limited Duration Full-timeSalary: $48,692 - $57,283We highly encourage candidates to submit a cover letter and resume to the application.  This position is Open Until Filled – Applications will be reviewed as they are received. For immediate consideration, apply as soon as possible! Summary of Role: The Project Manager, Campaign, serves as Project Manager for all aspects of the Food Share’s capital campaign. The goal of the campaign is to raise funds for a new warehouse and commercial kitchen, which will serve our community for the next 30+ years. The Project Manager, Campaign, will be the hub of information about the campaign, and will keep other stakeholders informed, organized, on tasks, and on schedule. The position also provides administrative and project support to the VP of Development.You Are… A Get-Things-Done Person. You are a skilled organizer and planner and proactively look for ways to move projects forward. You approach problems with curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset. You can adapt to changing conditions and unexpected challenges. You have success in meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. An Effective Collaborator. You work well with diverse groups and on dispersed teams, and you can operate in complex situations. You can quickly engage and gain trust from colleagues and are known for being supportive. An Effective Communicator. You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate with a wide variety of people. A Flexible Worker. You are comfortable with shifting schedules and don't expect every day to go as planned. Your responsibilities as the Project Manager, Campaign will include: Serves as Project Manager for all aspects of the Food Share’s capital campaign, including preparation, implementation, evaluation and completion. Facilitates campaign communication within the Development team, and among all Food Share departments. Facilitates communication with campaign counsel. Facilitates communication with government relations agency. Gathers information for campaign materials. Reviews, evaluates and provides feedback on campaign materials. Gathers and organizes feedback from other staff members on campaign materials. Coordinates campaign activities and events. Organizes and monitors staff and volunteer assignments and follow-up. Prepares and sends campaign correspondence to donors and community members. Tracks campaign budget, progress toward goals, outstanding proposals, recognition opportunities, and other key campaign information. Schedules and prepares meetings, records key decisions, tracks action items, and follows up as needed to ensure that tasks are completed. Maintains campaign calendar and communicates key dates to stakeholders. Other duties as assigned. Provides administrative support to the VP of Development. (25%) Facilitates communication within the Development team and among all Food Share departments. Manages calendars, schedules appointments, and coordinates meetings. Records key decisions, tracks action items, and follows up as needed to ensure that tasks are completed. Drafts, proofreads, and edits correspondence, reports, and presentations. Supports the onboarding of new team members. Coordinates Development team projects like volunteer days, program site visits, and team-building events. Manages expense documentation. About Marion Polk Food ShareWe are the regional food bank bringing people together to end hunger and its root causes in Marion and Polk counties. Support from our local community makes it possible for the Food Share to collect and distribute nutritious food for children, adults, and seniors through more than 70 partner programs, including food pantries, meal sites and home-delivered meals and to carry out programs to address the root causes of hunger.At the Food Share, our commitment is to: Treat all people as our neighbor. Encourage creativity and be willing to take risks. Listen first and seek to understand. Focus on shared goals. Celebrate diversity, ensure dignity, and act equitably. Job Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment while using a telephone and sitting at a computer screen for extended periods doing repetitive tasks. May lift, move and carry objects up to 30 pounds, such as boxes containing materials and other supplies.Hybrid/remote/onsite requirements: This job is primarily an on-site position, with some remote work possible. All hybrid work assignments begin, end, or change only with supervisory approval.The Food Share provides essential services to our neighbors in Marion and Polk counties. As a result, all Food Share employees may be asked to report to work during local public health, weather, or other environmental emergencies.More on Compensation: The Food Share provides all employees with the following benefits: Competitive pay 12 paid holidays each year Earned vacation and sick leave Employee Assistance Program 401K retirement contributions This limited duration position is estimated to end on December 31st, 2027. The end date may be extended by mutual agreement.Position eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Contributions towards Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for employee and dependentsEmployer paid Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and physical demand satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.EOE. All candidates will need:  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and accuracy. Experience identifying and safeguarding confidential information and materials. Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Must review and agree to Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethical Standards. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including eligibility to work with vulnerable populations. Must pass driving record check and be insurable through Marion-Polk Food Share’s vehicle insurance policy.  The most competitive / strongest candidates will possess a combination of the following background, skills, experience, and knowledge. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant, full-time work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Fundraising experience. Capital campaign experience. Project management experience. Commitment to engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Care and concern about food -insecurity in our community and a desire to make a difference.