Project Specialist

We’re in the business of Good.Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.Every Lion and club are supported by our international association. More than 300 Lions International staff members are constantly working on tools and technology to enhance Lions’ service. When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s an incredible feeling for everyone involved.

Here's how you can help. We are currently looking for a Project Specialist to join our team and rise to the challenge of empowering service.

Position Highlights:Responsible for coordinating projects within the membership division and other stakeholders Projects of focus include membership development, grant administration, new member kits and membership awards. This position will also support the division by creating reports to guide program development and utilization.

What You’ll Do:Manages the annual process of ordering and distributing new member kits by working with various stakeholders, including but not limited to regional offices, marketing, purchasing, district and club administration, and mail services.Establish and manage the annual budget(s) ($1.5 million) for new member kits and tracks expenses with the ability to explain/justify any budget variances.Create membership growth projections to determine the kit quantity for each location.Ensure artwork is completed and delivered on time to all requisite parties.Ensures kits are delivered on time at the beginning of the year and stakeholders have visibility into shipment tracking and progress.Manage membership awards and special presidential initiatives in collaboration with other teams.Establishes and manages the annual budget for membership awards; able to speak to any variances.Collaborates with IT and other teams to ensure existing reports are accurate and respond to Lions with questions.Creates custom reports as needed for special awards.Evaluate and maintain inventory for awards. Developing annual projects for each award to ensure efficient ordering and distribution, ensuring optimal changes to the process.Supports membership development grants by coordinating between departments to ensure grant applications are completed accurately and processed efficiently.Communicates with appropriate parties regarding status of applications.Liaise with other divisions, such as IT or Marketing to support membership division requests.

We’re Looking for Someone With:Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of 5 years operational experienceIntermediate Excel SkillsExperience working with Salesforce CRM, preferredPMP Certification, preferredWhy You’ll Love Working Here:Lions Clubs International has excellent benefits for you and your family. We believe in a balanced work-life and have programs and benefit plans to support our employees, such as:Three weeks paid time offFlexible and hybrid work schedulesComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plansFlex spending accounts for medical and dependent care401K with employer matchReimbursable trainingCasual dressDiversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on the work we do, and we know that having varied perspectives helps generate innovative ideas to solve complex problems in an ever-changing world.Lions Clubs International Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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