Development Project Specialist

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Assists in the coordination and management of projects campaigns and events from inception to successful completion.

• Develops maintains and monitors detailed project schedules including timelines workflow budgets personnel and resources; maintains project calendars and tracks updates or modifications to project plans.

• Coordinates and participates in project planning meetings.

• Facilitates collaboration between project decision-makers.

• Maintains updates and distributes project progress reports and metrics including budget estimates cost tracking and return-on-investment.

• Gathers and maintains development collateral for events.

• Coordinates efforts to ensure that projects remain on schedule and within budget parameters.

• Provides administrative support for activities as needed for Home Campus Affiliates or Hospital as directed.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to be innovative and to understand and analyze different markets.

• Excellent critical thinking analytical and problem solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills.

• Strong personal organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint Excel and Word; knowledge of prospect management software.

• Ability to adapt to a cross-cultural environment and effectively interact with all departments and employee levels.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently or as part of a team.

• Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive data and information.

• Ability to build and sustain successful professional relationships.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year of development and volunteer experience including experience with focus groups and working with and understanding high net worth donors preferred.

• Experience facilitating multiple projects or events simultaneously is preferred.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS EQUIPMENT USAGE WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop monitor keyboard and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha Nebraska into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977 our services branched out into the health care and research fields offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children families patients and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties skills or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin age disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process contact us at 1-.