Organization: March of Dimes
Job: March for Babies Family Team Specialist
Location: Portland, Oregon
Employee Type: Temporary, Part-time
Start Date: January 9, 2012
Application Deadline: December 12, 2011
Position Purpose
A temporary part-time position to support Family Team revenue and development in the Portland
Metro and SW Washington markets. Position drives revenue by developing structured, local Family
Team committees, and focus on recruiting and mentoring new Family Teams, retaining veteran Family
Teams and increasing revenue with Family Teams. Although weekly hours may vary, this position
generally requires a minimum of 14 hours per week from January 9, 2012, through June 1, 2012.
Position Responsibilities
• Recruit, develop, and manage local volunteer Family Team Revenue committees and Chairs to drive
revenue, recruit new teams and mentor team captains to achieve their goals • Ensure the recruitment
goal of new Family Teams is reached by utilizing support and resources provided by national office and
chapter staff • Develop and manage process to ensure Family Team captains are contacted within 48
hours of registration, and that ongoing targeted communication is provided through MFB season •
Develop strategies to utilize Family Teams in development and growth of corporate teams by
implementing core best practices • Participate in training (Webex, phone calls, etc.) provided by
national office • Provide requested feedback and evaluation information to ensure assessment is
sufficient and measurable.
Qualifications Required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent • Up to 3 years of work experience required • Knowledge of Microsoft
Office, especially Word and Excel • Strong verbal and written communications skills • Sales and
marketing experience • Volunteer management and development experience • Detail oriented,
adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks • Basic understanding
of March of Dimes mission and the different ways it impacts the “customer base” (premature birth,
birth defects, infant death) • Sensitivity and compassion for families that are living with the
consequences of premature birth, birth defects and/or infant death • Must be able to travel via
automobile. Must possess a valid driver’s license and car • Must be flexible to work late or evening
hours or on the weekend • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds • Must be able to use
a printer, copier, calculator, telephone, fax machine • Must successfully complete a credit and criminal
background check be able and willing to travel extensively throughout Portland and SW Washington and
to work evening; mornings and weekends as necessary.
To Apply please forward résumé and cover letter to: Sblank@MarchofDimes.com
The March of Dimes is an equal opportunity employer