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Summary: Friends of the Chicago River is seeking a detail oriented and enthusiastic individual
with a desire to pursue a career in development to serve as Event Associate for our awardwinning
environmental organization.
Position Overview: This is a parttime (maximum 25 hours per week) temporary position
beginning January 2012 through June 2012. The event associate will primarily assist the
development department in the planning and execution of a major fundraising event, as well as
work on logistical aspects of an anniversary celebration. The event associate will interact with
other administrative staff members as well as numerous volunteers, program staff, donors, event
committee members and vendors in helping to execute the event timelines.
Key responsibilities include:
• Assisting the Director of Development and the Anniversary Celebration Manager with
the execution of the event timelines, including taking a primary role in coordinating event
logistics and individual pieces of the events with supervision.
• Working on and then at selected events on specific parts of the overall plan.
• Communicating effectively and creatively with event donors and sponsors through print
and ecommunications, including necessary follow up and recognition fulfillment.
• Updating event website
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and some experience and knowledge and a strong interest to
gain work experience in nonprofit fundraising and marketing. Ability to prioritize and
proactively work on projects, as well as strong verbal and written communications skills. Detail
oriented and conscientious task and project management and solid organizational and time
management skills. Advanced computer and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency a plus.
Interest in and commitment to environmental issues.
Compensation and benefits: An hourly of $12, logged by the associate and paid bimonthly.
Flexible, negotiable schedule. Superb learning environment. Great work experience. Terrific
team of colleagues.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Mary Beth Sova, Director of Development, at
msova@chicagoriver.org or Friends of the Chicago River ▪ 28 East Jackson Blvd., Suite 1800 ▪
Chicago, Illinois 60604.
Background: For over three decades, Friends of the Chicago River has helped create a greener,
more accessible, and better cared for river. Our acclaimed programs include education and
outreach programs that foster awareness, involvement, and a stewardship ethic; public policy and
planning efforts that have a systemic, longterm impact on the river and its watershed’s health;
and ontheground projects that physically improve the river and watershed.
Friends of the Chicago River is an equal opportunity employer.
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