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Auction Prep Volunteer - Share Your Creativity and Passion for Research!
ORGANIZATION: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
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Wilder Foundation’s Development team is seeking a volunteer to provide silent auction support in advance of our biggest gala of the year, Ordinary Magic, on Thursday, May 12, 2022. As an Auction Preparation Volunteer, you can share your attention to detail, photography and graphic design abilities, writing skills, and passion for research to help us get our online auction system in tip-top shape. This volunteer will play a key role in ensuring all our donations are appropriately documented, described and valued. The more detailed and creative the descriptions the more eye-catching items will be, increasing the likelihood for plenty of bids. This flexible volunteer opportunity can be completed virtually and onsite and will be scheduled based upon volunteer availability during daytime business hours. Join us and provide that magic touch to organize our auction materials!
Responsibilities include:
- Review orientation and training materials prior to your first shift
- Familiarize yourself with the auction software fields (will not be using the software directly)
- Write descriptions for auction items
- Take photographs of auction items
- Research the donation and/or company to locate a logo
- Design and create auction package images
- Document market value of item
- Provide written description, photo, logo and value to staff
- Assist with organizing or packing auction items if interest and time allows
- Assist with other auction-related or event tasks if interested
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.
- Must have experience and comfort taking photographs (they do not need to be professional quality photos).
- Experience or interest in learning simple graphic design platform like Canva.
Behavioral expectations:
- Committed to following all COVID-19 guidelines (masks and distancing are required onsite)
- Highly respectful of confidentiality
- Dependable and punctual
- Ability to work independently
- Great time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
Benefits:
- Have a direct impact on your local community members by helping Wilder execute a successful fundraising event.
- Experience behind-the-scenes in preparation for a large fundraising gala.
- Learn more about Wilder and our Development team.
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About Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Location:
451 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, MN 55104, US
Mission Statement
Wilder is a collective force for social good that works to see all people thrive. We champion stability and wellness through direct services, advocacy, and research.
Description
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation (Wilder) is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come.
Wilder has been dedicated to improving people's lives and well-being for over a century. Over time, we've evolved and enhanced our services to meet the changing needs of our community. However, our unwavering commitment to creating positive outcomes for children, families and communities remains the same.
Wilder is a nonprofit health and human services organization that has served the greater Saint Paul, MN area since 1906. Wilder is not a grant-making foundation, but a public charity as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
451 Lexington Parkway NorthSaint Paul, MN 55104
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2021
SKILLS
- Photography
- Graphic Design / Print
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Basic Computer Skills
- Organization
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Short-term role from January through May 2022. Flexible Monday through Friday options during daytime business hours. Bi-weekly 2-hour shift from January through March and weekly shifts from April to May.