Assistant, Boston Marathon – Jimmy Fund Walk

Assistant, Boston Marathon – Jimmy Fund Walk

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care.

We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

Assistant, Boston Marathon – Jimmy Fund Walk, Brookline, MA, Full Time

The Assistant plays a major role in supporting the event logistics of the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. This position provides administrative support and is responsible for assisting the Senior Associate Director (Logistics), the Senior Associate Director II (Marketing), and the entire Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk team in executing a world-class event and reaching financial goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining inventory of all Walk event supplies & merchandise
• Working with Mail House on inventory management and distribution as applicable
• Assuming major responsibilities regarding set-up and logistics on event weekend
• Developing an advanced knowledge of Luminate Online, Clear View, Better Impact, and EMS software systems
• Participating in Jimmy Fund Walk website build and monitoring ongoing performance of site and all Facebook Fundraisers
• Supporting team’s budget by processing all vendor invoices, creating and tracking purchase orders, and maintaining and tracking team expenses
• Responding to participant calls and emails through the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk phone line & inbox
• Assisting with registration of Walk participants
• Fulfilling requests for printed materials and other Walk collateral from participants
• Providing administrative support to the Senior Associate Director, Logistics and Senior Associate Director II, Marketing and Communications

Minimum job qualifications include an Associate degree and/or administrative training degree, with 0-2 years of administrative or event experience. Strong written and verbal communications skills, superior organizational skills, and solid computer skills are required.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including generous healthcare and retirement plans, at minimum 3-weeks’ vacation time, and a flexible work environment.

Dana-Farber is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.