Events Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage, collaborate, promote, and publicize virtual and in-person events.
• Manage event budgets, timetables, and deliverables for events and marketing projects.
• Manage project schedules, task assignments, and marketing calendars.
• Build productive business relationships – interact with internal departments, vendors, and volunteer event fundraisers to identify needs and to ensure event success.
• Negotiate with vendors on event-related matters; make decisions such as décor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material, etc.
• Manage and arrange food and beverage, order supplies, equipment and signage, and ensure appropriate décor to meet quality and brand expectations.
• Prepare nametags, materials, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.
• Auxiliary with management on-site production and clean up for events as necessary.
• Use discretionary judgment to handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on event day.
• Close out all events as required.
• Conduct pre-and-post-event evaluations and report on outcomes.
• Provide periodic progress reports to Director of Marketing for each event project.
• Provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders.
• Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
• Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality.
• Act as the bridge between client and Marketing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Portfolio of previously managed successful events and marketing projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in assisting with negotiations for space contracts and booking event space.
• Excellent time management, communication and trouble-shooting skills, and project management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and simultaneously; ability to handle high-stress environments.
• High attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Proficient working in event applications, project management software, and CRM’s like Classy, Greater Giving, Salesforce, and Monday.com.
• Proficient using digital tools and software to conduct research, event administration, and procurement as well as MS Office proficiency.

Pay

Depending upon qualifications and experience, $60,000-$85,000 annual salary.

Schedule

Available to manage occasional weekend events and travel locally, regionally, and internationally, if necessary, for event management purposes.