Events Manager

Rise Against Hunger•Houston, TX

5d•$23•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Events Manager, you will ensure the execution, logistics and operations of Rise Against Hunger’s volunteer meal packing events. You will use your leadership skills to lead volunteers in setting-up and executing small medium (50-200 people) in-person events, manage warehouse operations and logistics, and solve complex problems to ensure events run smoothly and hosts are satisfied. In this role, you will play a critical role in carrying out the day-to-day operations and ensure the event calendar is properly staffed and equipped with the necessary resources.

Requirements

Passionate about being a part of the change in the world and helping Rise Against Hunger in its mission to end global hunger.
Embrace efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace as well as volunteer experience, including being comfortable working with faith-based groups of all different religions as well as carry a professional demeanor in corporate and academic settings.
Take initiative to get things done, a self-starter with an Associates degree or two years of work experience.
Proficiency in using cloud-based computing software such as Google/Microsoft Office suite, Customer relationship management tools (Salesforce) and video conferencing.
Open to working a flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings.
Excel at multitasking, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously – either as a team or independently.
Possess strong verbal presentation skills and can leverage social media as a tool to communicate and drive event participation.
Enjoy working on your feet moving about during the day, lifting and carrying up to 50 lb bags and working in a warehouse environment.
Ready to learn how to drive a box truck, operate a forklift, and have no concerns with being able to pass a drug screen, DOT physical and have a clean driving record.
Communicates Effectively: Able to effectively develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of our different audiences.
Resourcefulness: Able to secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently.
Action-Oriented: Faces new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
Collaborates: Invites opportunities to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Decision Quality: Able to make timely and effective decisions and demonstrate the ability to generate innovative ideas.
Nimble Learning: Best absorbs information through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both success and failures as lessons learned.
Plans & Aligns: Able to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Situational Adaptability: Able to effectively adapt your approach and demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Age 21 years or older.
An Associate degree or two years of work experience in related field.
Proficiency in Google/Microsoft office suite as well as other cloud-based software.
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record with a willingness to drive a box truck to transport materials to and from events.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting or operating pallet jacks including frequently lifting up to 50lbs.
Must be able to comply with DOT regulations and maintain DOT certification (DOT does not allow any history of marijuana use even for medicinal purposes).
Flexibility to work weekends as well as some evenings and early mornings.
Resourcefulness to work in different spaces and environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with non-profit work is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Connecting organizations to Rise Against Hunger’s mission and outcomes through arranging meal packaging events and securing financial resources.
Leading program promotion and developing relationships with supporting organizations, including various religious congregations, businesses, civic organizations, schools and community groups.
Seeking out speaking opportunities, new partnership potential, ensuring follow-up on referrals and assisting in the recruitment of a local engagement board.
Facilitating volunteers and training staff on packaging procedures, and adjusting volunteer assignments to facilitate 4-12 volunteer run meal packaging events a month.
Leading the recruitment and training of part-time team members.
Transporting raw materials and equipment to mobile packaging locations on a weekly basis and facilitating the setup of equipment and other materials using a pallet jack and box truck.
Receiving shipments of raw ingredients, supplies, and equipment, and shipping finished products.
Ensuring the proper process of all documentation including inventory tracking, invoices, bill of ladings, and receipts of orders.
Tracking and recording meal production in relation to projections, meals shipped, inventory and revenue forecasting.
Enforcing the safe and effective practices of handling and transporting raw materials, equipment and packaged meals using forklifts and pallet jackets.