Event Producer

Job Overview

The Event Producer plans, executes, and evaluates a wide range of in-person, virtual, and hybrid GBH events, from high-touch major donor experiences to large-scale festivals serving the general public. Managing a robust annual portfolio of 25+ GBH and facility rental events, this role is focused on revenue generation through donor prospecting, stewardship, audience engagement, and strategic fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management, development and execution of GBH Development events. These events will include a range of in-person, virtual and hybrid events that build on what is already established.
• Create opportunities to test new initiatives and document best practices.
• Determine fundraising and KPIs for new and recurring events, write and pitch fundraising copy, and collaborate closely with internal Pledge and Marketing teams to maximize revenue and member cultivation opportunities.
• Develop and execute a fundraising strategy and leverage data insights to inform event planning and decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between external clients and all internal departments involved in event production (e.g. Production Services, Creative, Digital, Physical Plant, etc).
• Incorporate email marketing and curate Pledge offers, pitches, and thank you gifts that maximize the revenue for each fundraising event.
• Organize and manage vendor relationships including contracting deals that defray on event expenses and increase collaborations with community groups and business partners/sponsors who participate in our events.

Skills

• Proven track record managing high-production event logistics.
• Strong project management, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage a large portfolio of events simultaneously and meet multiple competing deadlines is critical.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Collaborative, client-first mindset with ability to problem-solve under pressure.
• Able to build strong relationships both internally across the organization, as well as externally with clients and third-party vendors & events teams.
• Detail-oriented with solid documentation and record-keeping habits.
• Familiarity with venue management or CRM software and databases is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Strong technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; process oriented supporting continuous process improvements.
• Ability to balance repetitive data-entry tasks and other project oriented requests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience producing events and at least 2 years of experience producing virtual events.
• Experience with Zoom Webinar is essential. Experience with other virtual event platforms is welcome.
• Experience in Marketing, Budget Oversight, Vendor Negotiation, Volunteer Management and Strategic Planning are required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience are required.
• Experience in event management, communications, marketing, or related discipline required.

Job Specifics

• This position will require early morning, late night, and weekend work during fundraising drives.
• Staff position On-site position.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Location

This position is located in Boston, MA, and requires on-site presence.

Compensation

Salary Range $57,860 - $71,000 Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

EEO Statement

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.