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Immediate opportunity with local non-profit organization.
As an Event Manager you will be responsible for the implementation of events to meet or exceed goals through volunteer recruitment and engagement as well as through corporate development.
Duties and Responsibilities of an Event Manager:
Responsible for recruitment of volunteer community leaders and training, coaching, and management resulting in the attainment of revenue and team goals.
Build relationships with key volunteers, participants, sponsors and community leaders as well as existing and new corporate partners.
Responsible for volunteer committee development, team recruitment and retention strategies, budget, timeline, marketing/PR, logistics and best practice implementation.
Execute plan for maximizing team participation to achieve revenue goals by retaining existing teams, attracting new ones from all sectors of the community and by providing fundraising
guidance and support.
Maintain year-round relationships with key corporate sponsors and constituents to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities.
Work with the volunteer planning committee to organize outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer¿s Association mission, including community presentations and corporate engagement opportunities.
Minimum Requirement of an Event Manager:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a non-profit setting
Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners
Ability to manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise with diplomacy
Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory by car. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfil the job goals.
While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required. Must have valid driver¿s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of
automobile insurance.
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for the job
Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs of materials
Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Luminate/Convio software
3-5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals along with fundraising and/or sales background is preferred.
Pay based upon level of experience.
Apply today or call Paula for more information at (920) 497-1300.
