The Associate Director, Special Events will support the West Region by coordinating special event resources across all markets and working with assigned markets (3) to implement, coordinate and manage assigned fundraising events (4-6 events annually) within the assigned Region to attain and exceed financial goals.

The Associate Director, Special Events will support assigned markets to solicit, train and empower an effective volunteer base of community leaders to take the lead in meeting financial goals.

This position acts as liaison between the Arthritis Foundation, its volunteers, and the local community.

The Associate Director, Special Events reports to the Regional Vice President and works in collaboration with the market Executive Directors and the volunteer leadership in assigned markets.

The Associate Director, Special Events recruits, trains, and manages volunteers, and develops/maintains relationships with business leaders, corporate worksites, community organizations, Health Care Providers and others in the communities assigned.