Coordinator, Peer-to-Peer Programs

The physical location for the candidate selected must reside within the contiguous United States.  

Who we are!
Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way by funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S.  Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives in order to make the biggest impact against this disease.
Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others!  We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.  It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!
 

What You'll Be Doing in the role of Coordinator, Peer-to-Peer Programs:
The Coordinator, Peer-to-Peer Signature Programs will be a key member of the Community Development team, providing support to the 3-Day, Race for the Cure, and MORE THAN PINK Walk. They will support a range of projects related to the planning and execution of Komen’s portfolio of Peer-to-Peer fundraising programs, managing multiple activities, timelines, and deliverables to ensure projects stay organized and on track. They will facilitate seamless communication across the team, internal departments, local market teams, agency partners, and vendors, providing consistent follow-up to ensure responsibilities are completed and deadlines are met. The coordinator will be the go-to resource for local market teams for Race and Walk T-shirt programs, signage, materials, and top fundraiser recognition pieces, helping ensure all deliverables are completed and received according to established timelines. They will also manage day-to-day operations related to sourcing and ordering items for all Signature Programs, working with Procurement, agency partners, and vendors to streamline processes, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and conserve donor dollars. They will take ownership of assigned projects through successful completion and serve as a reliable, organized resource who keeps teams, vendors, and projects moving forward. 
 
What You Will Bring to the Table:

• Coordinate T-shirt and merchandise programs for Signature Programs, including design coordination, ordering, quantity management, fulfillment, and cost allocation for up to 40 concurrent and overlapping Race and Walk events, as well as print-on-demand partnerships that allow fundraisers to create and sell event-related merchandise to support their individual fundraising efforts.
• Source, order, and coordinate event materials, signage, recognition items, and mission programming elements for all Signature Programs across local markets, ensuring quantities, production, delivery, and event-specific needs are accurately coordinated and completed according to established timelines.
• Develop and maintain tools and resources for local markets to coordinate event needs, deadlines, quantities, and deliverables for T-shirts, event signage, and other Race/Walk materials.
• Manage project timelines and provide consistent follow-up with local market staff, vendors, agency partners, and internal teams to ensure responsibilities and deliverables are completed on schedule and projects remain on track.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and agency partners to ensure prompt communication, competitive pricing, accurate cost tracking, quality products, and timely delivery of materials.
• Support sponsor activation and event branding needs by coordinating the process for local markets to submit and approve Race T-shirt back artwork and custom signage for Race and Walk events, providing follow-up and ensuring artwork and materials are approved and submitted according to established deadlines and production requirements.
• Partner with Community Development team members, internal Komen departments, local market teams, and outside agencies to support and optimize fundraising programs and events.
• Code and process invoices, track payment due dates, and confirm payment processing for assigned programs and vendors, maintaining accurate financial records and cost tracking.
• Partner with the 3-Day team to coordinate event-specific recognition pieces, honor materials, signage, and other program needs.
• Support recurring team meetings and administrative coordination, including preparing materials, tracking follow-up items, and supporting biweekly meetings as needed.
  Complete day-to-day administrative and operational functions necessary to support assigned programs and events.
  Perform other duties as assigned.

 

We Already Know You Will Also Have:

• 2-5 years of experience in innovative fundraising or event operations, or doing something similar with outstanding results
• Working knowledge of systems and tools like Salesforce, Asana and Blackbaud’s Luminate Online, and ability to quickly learn new systems and tools
• Experience with numbers and understanding of the basics of budgeting
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, and advanced proficiency in Excel
• A top 1% level of resourcefulness
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
•  Ability to support an overall strategic business plan, to see the big picture and understand how the tactical activities that can often seem small all contribute to overall success of a project
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of processes and systems and make recommendations for improvements 
• Ability to manage multiple, detailed projects on multiple timelines with varying priorities 
• Attitude of the consummate team member, willing to roll up their sleeves and operate in a highly collaborative environment 
• Excellent attention to detail and planning, organization, and follow-up skills 
• Ability to manage up and side-ways, working with multiple teams and vendors, connecting dots across the organization, and interacting daily with our internal “customers” in local markets

Preferred experience includes: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and advanced proficiency in Excel. 
• Working knowledge of systems and tools like Salesforce, Asana and Luminate Online.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.

Travel requirements required outside of your home office may be up to 25% or less depending on our business needs.

 

So what's in it for you?
Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.  Approximate hourly rate $21.03-26.67, exact compensation ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, experience and geographic location. 
Additionally, this is what Komen provides away from the computer:

• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Unlimited Flexible Paid Time Off plus scheduled holidays
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
  And so much more!
   

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction.  Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market.  Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department. 
 
Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all of its employment practices for persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.  Additionally we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.
 
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The physical location for the candidate selected must remain within the contiguous United States.  In the event a move is expected to occur by the candidate selected, it must be pre-approved by Komen's HR team prior to the move.

Requires 2–5 years of fundraising or event operations experience, Salesforce, Asana, Luminate Online, Microsoft Office and advanced Excel proficiency, budgeting knowledge, communication, organization, and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• coordinating merchandise
• managing timelines
• tracking invoices

Skills & Tools

Salesforce, Asana, Blackbaud’s Luminate Online, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

Job Details

• Category: Project and Program Management
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Salary: USD 43,742 – 55,473 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Generous parental leave

About Susan G. Komen

A nonprofit organization funding breast cancer research, community health, outreach, and public policy initiatives. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs