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Overview:

The Homeland Security Foundation of America ["HSFA"] is currently seeking a diverse group of professionals, government and foundation executives, public safety, energy and health and human services experts and/or community leaders, concerned US Citizen, who will bring access and influence to HSFA. Please see "Qualifications below".

HSFA embraces diversity and strongly encourages all qualified individuals, including people of varied ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation and physical abilities, to apply.

Current Opportunity / Vacancy:

To ensure that HSFA is considered as one of the premiere community resource for volunteerism, recruitment and placement, particularly among concerned and potential individual volunteers; workplace teams; not for profits seeking leadership and program volunteers; other community entities that might partner with HSFA to fulfill their volunteer engagement needs. Establish HSFA as the leader in advocacy for the power of volunteer engagement and the importance of inclusion and diversity in leadership and program level volunteer engagement. Work in partnership with community investment and communications team to identify volunteer opportunities in support of HSFA's community investment strategies. Create opportunities for building additional community partnerships. Represent HSFA at key community forums.

Job Description: As a Event Coordinator, you will lead development efforts and plan and coordinate special events and fund-raising programs like golf tournaments, social events and other community programs . In addition, you will prospect and solicit corporate sponsors, coordinate volunteer events and interact with foundations. Local travel, some evenings and weekends are required. Candidate must have reliable transportation.

Job Requirements: The successful team player must have previous fund-raising/sales experience. The ability to organize and implement community fund-raising programs, prospect corporate sponsors and work with volunteers is essential. The candidate must possess excellent oral and written skills.

Job Requirements: The successful team player must have previous fund-raising/sales experience. The ability to organize and implement community fund-raising programs, prospect corporate sponsors and work with volunteers is essential. The candidate must possess excellent oral and written skills.

* * Media experience with TV, Radio, Newspaper etc...

* Excellent communicator

* Good project management skills

* Good Team Player

* Local California Volunteers

Interested party send your interest, resume/bio to:

Email address Careers@hsfamerica.org
1. Type in the subject line: "Event Coordinator - California"
2. Provide your name, phone number, email address, and best time to call.
3. Attached resume/bio for consideration.