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We are seeking a detail-oriented, mission-driven Event Manager to plan, develop and manage the fundraising events under the supervision of the Director of Event Planning.
The Role: Event Manager
- Oversees organizes, plans, manages, and executes fundraising events for the American Red Cross.
- Ensures events are properly organized, successful, and cost-effective and remain on budget.
- Conceptualizes and plans event pitches and briefs for the events department.
- Creates and oversees all event aesthetics such as design & theme while meeting ARC brand standards.
- Manages event outreach and contracting (vendor booking, management, and contract negotiations).
- Creates and manages all timelines, floorplans, table charts, seating, run of show, rehearsal schedule, revenue tracking, and other needed documents.
- Manages internal events team and external events company to ensure all tasks are met and done in a timely manner.
- Executes events overseeing staff (internal and external), managing event elements from beginning to end day of; set-up, run of the show, talent, volunteers, vendors, flow, and breakdown.
- Oversees event recapping and collects all payments and pays all needed vendors.
- Additional duties as assigned.
What you'll need:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum five years of sales and/or event fundraising experience required.
- A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of office systems: MS Office preferred
- Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation.
- Travel: Frequent travel within the Region required.
Physical Requirements: 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.
- Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear.
- Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
- Required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Frequently lift and/or move 15 to 30 pounds.
- May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, and printers, light traffic).
- Ability to work in a small cubicle and the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
- Overall mobility is essential.
- It may also include driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.
What's in it for you:We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance your learning.
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Paid Family Leave: 12 weeks paid at 80%
- PTO + Holidays
- 401K with 4% match
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition
- Pay for Performance
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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