Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harvest Events builds, trains, and deploys field event sales teams that help nonprofit organizations increase their fundraising impact. The Entry Level Business Entrepreneurship and Development Associate supports the planning and execution of field event sales campaigns, coordinates event logistics, engages supporters, assists with fundraising activities, and helps maintain partner relationships and improve event strategy.
Responsibilities
- Supports the planning and execution of field event sales campaigns for nonprofit clients, including coordinating event logistics, engaging with supporters, and assisting with onsite fundraising activities
- The associate will help build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, gather and report key performance metrics, and contribute ideas to improve event strategy and supporter engagement
- Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with team members, learning best practices in business development and event-based fundraising, and supporting administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and follow-up communications
Skills
- Interest in business development, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit fundraising, with a desire to learn and grow in a client-facing role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage supporters and build positive relationships in an event environment
- Organizational and time management abilities, including attention to detail and capability to handle multiple tasks during busy event periods
- Comfort working in on-site event settings, including flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as required by event schedules
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in teams and take direction from managers and senior staff
- Basic proficiency with common office and communication tools (e.g., email, spreadsheets, presentations) and willingness to learn new systems
- High level of professionalism, reliability, and alignment with the mission of supporting nonprofit organizations
- Relevant volunteer or work experience in events or customer service is a plus
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field is beneficial but not required
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