Cowboys & Cowboys Event Specialist

The Cowboys & Cowboys Event Specialist supports the ministry of Sky Ranch by assisting with the annual Cowboys & Cowboys Fundraising Gala. This position will be responsible for supporting Cowboys & Cowboys such as soliciting donations, in-kind donation collection, and all aspects of set up/preparation for the event.   

• Assist in all aspects related to Silent Auction for Cowboys & Cowboys Gala, including, but not limited to, soliciting, entering items into software, picking up items
• Support other Cowboys & Cowboys tasks as needed

• Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures. 
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Donations

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of three years Administrative experience.

• Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping is preferred.
• Must have knowledge and evidence of extensive data entry, database development, management, and report writing.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher and Access.  
• Knowledge of donor management software preferred. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and relationship building skills. 
• Ability to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings to include co-workers, peers, and board members. 
• Ability to plan, manage, and report financial information proficiently. 
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skill required.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to prepare moderately complex reports.
• Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative.
• Excellent professional written communication skills. Ability to speak clearly in face to face interactions; to articulate with accuracy on the telephone and through e-mail. Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage a variety of tasks.
• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to communicate the vision and values of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers.

• Donors and camper families

• No or very limited physical effort required.  Ability to use up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car, and some overnight stays including weekends.

• Works indoors in normal office environment majority of the time.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule with occasional evening and weekend work. 
• Ability to travel by car to Sky Ranch in Van, TX for special meetings during the week and to help implement the summer appeal and cultivate donor relationships on weekends.
• Ability to work overtime, including weeknights and weekends.