The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is seeking an experienced and community-driven team member to lead local fundraising and outreach efforts in the New York area. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience planning and executing peer-to-peer fundraising events, charity walks/runs, and volunteer-driven community initiatives.
As the lead for NOCC’s signature Together in TEAL® Run/Walk program in the Long Island market, you will build relationships with survivors, caregivers, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners while driving fundraising growth and creating meaningful event experiences.
This is a remote position with regular in-person event responsibilities. Must reside in New York City, Long Island, or the surrounding area.
Key Responsibilities
Run/Walk Fundraising & Event Management
- Lead planning and execution of NOCC’s annual Together in TEAL® Run/Walk fundraising event.
- Develop and implement local peer-to-peer fundraising strategies to achieve revenue goals.
- Manage all event logistics, including venues, permits, vendors, timelines, signage, supplies, and day-of coordination.
- Recruit and steward sponsors, volunteers, donors, teams, and community partners.
- Support participant recruitment, team captain engagement, and retention efforts.
- Track event revenue, sponsorships, and participant activity to monitor progress toward goals.
Community Outreach & Mission Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with survivors, caregivers, healthcare partners, and community organizations.
- Represent NOCC at local outreach events, awareness initiatives, and community programs.
- Help lead monthly virtual support groups alongside trained volunteer facilitators.
- Coordinate at least one annual in-person educational or survivor-focused program.
Volunteer Leadership
- Recruit, train, and support volunteers for fundraising events and community outreach activities.
- Lead volunteer committees and event-day teams.
- Foster strong volunteer engagement and recognition efforts.
Local Marketing & Communications Support
- Manage and moderate a local Facebook community group.
- Customize branded materials using approved Canva templates and organizational guidelines.
- Collaborate with local media and community partners to promote events and awareness initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit event management, peer-to-peer fundraising, or community engagement.
- Direct experience planning and executing charity walk/run events or similar large-scale fundraising events is strongly preferred.
- Proven success in managing volunteers, sponsors, and donor relationships.
- Strong project management and event logistics experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable with public speaking and representing the organization at events and community programs.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.
- Experience with social media platforms and Canva preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; CRM experience preferred.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.