Development Events Logistics Manager

About the role

The mission of West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is to “Serve West Point and the Long Gray Line.” WPAOG is both the alumni association and foundation for the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. Our vision is to ensure the Long Gray Line remains the most highly connected alumni body in the world. USMA is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution. The student body, or Corps of Cadets, numbers 4,400, and each year approximately 1,000 cadets graduate and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

Responsibilities

• Planning of front office meetings and events
• Ensuring seamless logistics and an exceptional experience for all participants
• Supporting up to 90 annual development events
• Collaborating with the Development team to advance engagement, stewardship, and fundraising initiatives
• Oversight of logistics including caterers and vendors, venues, event decor, transportation, contract negotiations, hotel blocks and room reservations, nametags, tent cards, and place cards
• Maintaining close, positive working relationships with donors and executive staff
• Responding to board members RSVPs
• Attending all events each year
• Occasional travel and work after normal business hours

Requirements

• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Proficiency in MS Office applications as well as CRM Blackbaud systems
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and numerous external agencies
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of fundraising, fundraising needs, and knowledge of the academic, athletic and activity programs of the Military Academy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years’ work experience in the event planning field
• Live within commuting distance of West Point

Skills

• Event planning
• Logistics management
• Donor relations
• Communication
• Organizational skills

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $62,350 - $65,000 depending on skills and experience.

Schedule

The incumbent must be available for occasional travel and work after normal business hours.