Development Events Manager

Audubon Institute•New Orleans, LA

8h•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, and Audubon Wilderness Park. At Audubon Nature Institute, we are more than a collection of parks, museums, and conservation centers—we are a dedicated team with a shared mission to celebrate, protect, and connect people to the wonders of nature. Our work is guided by our culture code, which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in Activating Impact by integrating tangible, real-world outcomes into all our initiatives, fostering a culture where every action contributes to a positive environmental impact. We are committed to Empowering Optimism, using positivity to inspire others to act and believe in their capacity to create meaningful change. We strive to Create Connection by engaging with people from all walks of life, knowing that the collective strength of a diverse community can address the most pressing challenges facing our natural world. At Audubon, we embody the spirit of Le Bon Temps, infusing the joy and vibrant culture of Louisiana into our everyday work, celebrating our unique heritage while advancing our mission. As Leaders of the Pack, we constantly seek smarter, innovative solutions, challenging conventions to drive the change we want to see in the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of three years full-time volunteer management, fundraising, administrative or event production experience preferred.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and writing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google Workspace
Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in volunteer management
Versed with Canva and creative eye
Sales Experience
Affinity for animals preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage committees, including but not limited to: Auction, Office Appreciation, Office Support, Invitations, and Publicity.
Ensure that donors, volunteers, and vendors feel appreciated and recognized for their contributions in a timely manner.
Lead Development Events marketing efforts in partnership with the Marketing.
Lead the Printed Materials process and e-blasts with Marketing.
Manage Ticket Sales matrix and integration into website.
Manage Zoo-To-Do Auction committee to solicit and confirm auction donors.
Create copy for ZTD Auction program using exciting and creative writing to sell the packages.
Manage ZTD Vehicle Raffle – including licensing, raffle mailer production, website coordination, ticket sales, promotion and reporting with Dept of Revenue’s Charitable Gaming Office.
Manage third-party event revenue – including Lee Michaels partnership and execution of promotion and day of event support.
Schedule and make arrangements for Departmental meetings as requested.
Manage departmental financial operations such as reconciling the Purchase card, filling out purchase orders, check requests, journal entries, and other accounting paperwork.
Monitor inventory of office supplies and event production supplies and order as needed.
Prepare vendor/donor solicitation and instruction packets, including merging letters.
Maintain the cleanliness of the department’s storage unit and office areas.
Assist the Director of Development Events in executing high-quality Fundraising and Donor events by coordinating various phases of events and following up with event donors, guests, and vendors.
Solicit the help of Audubon staff and work closely with Audubon’s Volunteer Department to provide volunteer staffing for each event.
Be available during crunch time leading up to each event and provide hands-on support, including set-up and clean-up. Additional post-event clean-up, including maintaining the cleanliness of storage units, event spaces, and office spaces, is required for all events.
Maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of accountability, fostering a collaborative team environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
Thrive in a team environment, using your organizational and technical skills to ensure the smooth execution of creative projects that resonate with our audience.
Celebrate the successes of your team and bring enthusiasm to your work, reflecting the joyful culture that is at the heart of Audubon’s mission.
Stay adaptable and open to learning new skills, embracing change and innovation as opportunities to lead and grow.