Job Title: Coordinator, Team Fox Endurance
Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is seeking top talent for its Coordinator, Team Fox Endurance position. Team Fox (www.teamfox.org) is MJFF’s grassroots fundraising program which is focused on raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research in local communities. Our global community of fundraising members work with Team Fox staff to receive special resources and tools to transform their passions and interests into unique fundraising campaigns, special events, or athletic feats.
This position provides a unique opportunity for an individual eager to break into the non-profit sector. This role will report to and work closely with the Associate Director, Team Fox Endurance to oversee and manage MJFF’s global endurance program. Comprised of 400+ athletes annually, the Team Fox Endurance Program supports community member participation in 10+ signature events including the World Marathon Majors events as well as climbing adventures including a Mt. Kilimanjaro climb, among others.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Monitor and support management of registration process for 400+ athletes per year across 12-15 events
- Manage general program inbox to field inquiries and customer service support
- Lead on all key communications regarding race/event logistics, responsibilities, and activities
- Coordinate staff travel & accommodations across all Endurance events
- Support vendor relationships including, but not limited to, hotel blocks, pre & post-race venues, and event photographers
- Manage creation and management of program's P2P fundraising webpages (via) to facilitate fundraiser registration, fundraising and engagement (12-15 events, per year)
- Oversee maintenance of programmatic inventory (cowbells, signage, new athlete welcome package, race jerseys, incentive items, etc.)
- Support and attend broader Team Fox & MJFF program events, including the annual MVP Awards Weekend, Parkinson's IQ + You, and others
- Position requires travel approximately 30% of the year, occasional weekend travel is required
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects and processes simultaneously while prioritizing tasks
- Gets energy from communicating with a diverse array of audiences that allows them to showcase strong interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate a strong growth mindset capable of learning from challenges
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate confidently and with empathy, both within the Foundation and externally
- Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills
- Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed; must have a valid driver’s license and passport
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with peer-to-peer fundraising or event management, a plus
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. 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; 1 Floating Holiday; 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.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.
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 $1.75 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.
Visit www.michaeljfox.org
Vaccination 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.
Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.