Coordinator, Community Fundraising Events

About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Core to our philosophy is how we think of our capital and its risk profile relative to other stakeholders in the drug development pipeline. We work aggressively to de-risk various therapeutic strategies and tools in the hopes of building a robust pipeline of new treatments for patients. In order to achieve our mission of finding a cure for PD it is critical that we engage with, and bring together, members of the PD community including researchers, physicians, health professionals and most important, people with Parkinson's and their families.

We believe that to find a cure for PD as quickly as possible, our capital needs to push research forward today—we therefore deliberately hold no endowment or excessive reserves. We instead seek to deploy funds raised as quickly and wisely as possible. MJFF raises over $100 million annually. Today, the Foundation has approximately 250 full-time employees. We offer a collegial and collaborative environment where optimistic problem-solvers and entrepreneurial, resourceful individuals can thrive and make a tangible difference for millions of people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is seeking top talent for its Coordinator, Community Fundraising Events position. This position will be integral to providing administrative and customer service support to all Community Fundraising Event programs including: Endurance, Run/Walk, Unity Walk, Tour de Fox (cycling) and DIY Series. The candidate will work closely with participants by providing generalized support and stewardship to enhance fundraising efforts.  The Coordinator, Community Fundraising Events will report to the Director, Community Fundraising Events.  

The Coordinator, Community Fundraising Events will be expected to have a hybrid-flex work schedule with at least part-time in the MJFF office in midtown New York City.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing programmatic email inboxes and fielding inquiries from community members.
• Provide best in class customer service support to external constituents and vendors.
• Oversee all programmatic shipping and fulfillment for events.
• Work with partner teams to manage inventory of fundraising rewards and incentive items.
• Systematize and coordinate distribution of programmatic event materials, promotional items and giveaways.
• Coordinate staff travel, hotel blocks and meal reservations.
• Prepare and send donation receipts for program donations exceeding $2K.
• Provide support to large-scale annual events such as MVP Celebration Weekend and other MJFF Community Fundraising Events, as needed. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• History of proven success coordinating administrative activities for a team.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.  
• Be proactive and action-oriented; have a willingness to ‘roll up your sleeves’ to meet goals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work at hand.
• Comfort navigating various technology platforms.
• Interest in occasional event travel.

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000.    In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with MJFF paying 90 percent of the premiums).
• Competitive dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employer paid life and disability insurance.
• 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO); 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4.
• Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work.  We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done. 

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. MJFF provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events. 

Vaccine Statement: 
At The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the health and safety of our team and our community is a priority. MJFF has made the decision to require all staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated by date of hire and proof of vaccine is required. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, because of medical or religious reasons, can request a reasonable accommodation for consideration.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing their specific qualifications and interest in the position.

MJFF is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Diversity may refer to characteristics including, but not limited to, race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstance, geographic background, ability and disability, political ideology and age.