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LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking students from the University of Nebraska who have an interest in developing their communication skills, growing fundraising knowledge and expanding their network! The Student Engagement Specialist position offers flexible scheduling, a fun atmosphere, skill development and much more. Student Engagement Specialists are responsible for developing, managing and growing 1:1 relationships with alumni, friends and family of the university, with the goal of them becoming donors or continuing to give to University of Nebraska by providing excellent customer service. This is achieved by creating unique engagements with University of Nebraska alumni, friends and family via telephone and digital interactions. This position plays an essential role in implementing the engagement and fundraising efforts for the University of Nebraska Foundation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Understand and implement strategic engagement opportunities through proactive and reactive outreach via telephone calls and other digital interactions with alumni, family and friends to connect them back to the University of Nebraska.

+ Secure gifts and provide related stewardship and relationship building in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Foundation.

+ Work closely with the Director of the Engagement Center and student supervisors to execute strategy and provide comprehensive support for broad-based fundraising, including annual solicitations and special projects for all fundraising.

+ Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the philanthropic priorities of the university to effectively present a case for support in order to secure donations.

+ Take timely and strategic steps in developing connections and relationships with alumni, friends and affiliates of the university through telephone calls and other digital communication outlets as well as direct mail.

+ Make effective use of the university's constituent database and other institutional resources to ensure appropriate management of donors, constituents, alumni and volunteers in coordination with university objectives.

+ Based off various triggers in the constituent’s journey, the students will identify relevant content/conversations to have based off their actions in the automated journey

DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

+ Opportunity for leadership roles as a Supervisor.

+ Supervisors are responsible for leading the student team and assisting the Manager in implementing strategy, training new hires, managing shift games, activities, and statistics/performance (among other responsibilities).

+ Professional Development Series:

+ Virtual speaker series highlighting various University of Nebraska and Legends leaders, as well as various leaders in different professional industries.

+ Build your professional network on the job

+ Mentorship and training opportunities with Legends talent in relevant fields

+ Alumni Education:

+ Build a greater understanding of each college at the University

+ Hear about Alumni career paths that were jumpstarted in the same position that the students are now in

+ Strategy

+ Improve your capabilities in both fundraising and communication competencies that drive the strategy of the Engagement Center and the mission of Legends to create solutions for partners

+ Post-graduation full-time opportunities with Legends and the University of Nebraska Foundation.

+ See sections below for more information on these opportunities.

+ Collaborative, energetic, fun, competitive and career-focused environment.

+ Various in-shift games, activities and incentives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

+ Ability to work a combination of evening and weekend shifts

+ Demonstrated capacity to manage relationships with colleagues, constituents, alumni and current donors to deliver effective results, including the achievement of specific and measurable goals.

+ Proven ability to exercise discretion at all times and able to keep confidential all data related to the University of Nebraska and its alumni.

+ Ability to provide own transportation to: Wick Alumni Center

+ Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university – preferably the University of Nebraska.

+ Proven interpersonal, organizational and communication skills including written and verbal; proven ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and any related CRM experience.

COMPENSATION

Competitive hourly pay starting at $15 per hour plus additional monetary bonus and raise opportunities each semester. Referral Bonus available, dependent on the referred applicant successfully completing the interview and training process. Various daily, weekly, and monthly incentives and competitions with various prizes. Flexible work hours that are configured to work for current part-time or full-time students.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.