Current Job Openings

• Events & Operations Assistant – Full Time

  Expect Miracles Foundation – Financial Services Against Cancer is currently seeking an Events & Operations Assistant to join its small, hardworking team. Expect Miracles Foundation is a leading cancer charity within the financial industry. The Foundation plans, executes and manages all aspects of high-end networking events for top tier financial institutions and executives, with proceeds benefiting cancer research and patient care programs nationwide. If you're interested in learning about non-profit management, development, and special events, Expect Miracles Foundation provides an entrepreneurial environment where your thoughts can be heard and you can make a huge impact. This position has a great opportunity for growth within the organization.

  Candidates must be professional, passionate, extremely detail-oriented, exhibit an enthusiastic personality and have a willingness to learn while wearing a few different hats within an organization with a small staff. A quick learner who is highly motivated and pro-active is a must. This is a great opportunity for a recent grad seeking experience in the non-profit sector who is ready to learn. Working in a team environment, this position is responsible for assisting in the planning and executing of annual events to advance the Foundation’s mission. The position will report directly to the Assistant Director.

  Responsibilities include:

  • Assist team with special event planning and implementation, including East Coast Golf Classic, West Coast Golf Classic, Wine & Spirits Event (Gala), Expect Miracles in Manhattan (Gala) and more
  • Soliciting auction items for special events, including cold-calling and proposal writing
  • Manage recruitment and selection of event volunteers
  • Manage individual fundraising initiatives
  • Steer Young Financial Professionals Expect Miracles group through coordination with Leadership team and assistance with events
  • Lead select fundraising campaigns (e.g. racing teams, grassroots projects, etc.)
  • Assist in growing social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
  • Maintaining records and the donor database
  • Writing, proof reading, and editing documents
  • Assisting Assistant Director and Executive Director as needed

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Demonstrated passion for our cause
  • Excellent project management skills; comfortable juggling multiple projects and priorities, and working long hours when needed for events
  • Mandatory attendance at cornerstone events and young professional events
  • Understanding of social media
  • Positive attitude and quick learner
  • Terrific work ethic and a keen eye for detail
  • Open to new ideas and influences and quick to react to changing requirements
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative while collaborating within a small team
  • Excellent customer service ability / experience with donor relations and stewardship
  • Aptitude for technology, including MS Office, social media, and Macintosh computers
  • Must be able to lift 20-30 lbs.

  Preferred:

  • Event experience
  • Non-profit work experience

  Salary based on experience. Benefits include: health insurance (70% company contribution)
  
  Our office is conveniently located in Boston’s financial district and easily accessible to public transportation.
  
  Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: jobs@expectmiraclesfoundation.org
  
  Subject line re: LAST NAME: Events & Operations Assistant. No phone calls please.

• Special Events Assistant – Unpaid Internship

  If you're interested in learning about non-profit management, development, and special events, Expect Miracles Foundation – Financial Services Against Cancer is the fastest growing charity within the financial community. The Foundation works with the top tier financial institutions while investing in cancer research and advancing patient care programs nationwide. The Foundation is currently seeking an intern to join its small hardworking team as the Special Events Assistant.

  Candidates must be professional, passionate, extremely detail-oriented, exhibit an enthusiastic personality and have a willingness to learn while wearing a few different hats within an organization with a small staff. A quick learner who is highly motivated and pro-active is a must. This is a great opportunity for a college student seeking experience in the non-profit sector. The intern will report directly to the Assistant Director.

  Responsibilities include:

  • Assist team with special event planning and implementation, including East Coast Golf Classic, West Coast Golf Classic, Wine & Spirits Event (Gala), Expect Miracles in Manhattan (Gala) and more
  • Assist with recruitment and selection of event volunteers
  • Help steer new Young Financial Professionals Expect Miracles group
  • Lead select fundraising campaigns (Ex. racing teams, grassroots projects, etc.)
  • Grow social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & LinkedIn)
  • Provide general and administrative support to Expect Miracles Foundation staff through:
    - Managing the organization’s business/office/operational needs
    - Coordinating the solicitation of auction items for special events
    - Maintaining records and the donor database
    - Writing, proof reading, and editing documents
    - Conducting research and creating spreadsheets, presentations, and documents
    - Assisting the Development & Events Manager with projects as needed

  Requirements:

  • High level of comfort with technology. Computer knowledge with either MAC or PC experience with PowerPoint and Excel
  • Communication, writing, and editing skills
  • Organized and willing to learn
  • Internet research abilities
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast paced environment
  • Passion for the Foundation’s mission
  • Owning a personal laptop that can be brought to the office

  Our office is conveniently located in downtown Boston accessible to public transportation. We’re looking for a commitment of 1-2 days per week during the school year and/or summer. This internship is unpaid but can fulfill class credit.
  
  Please send a cover letter, resume, and availability to mdombroski@expectmiraclesfoundation.org. Due to the high volume of applicants, we will only respond to those we would like to review for further consideration. No phone calls please.