Events Manager

Rise Against Hunger • Houston, TX

6d • $23 • Onsite

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

• Age 21 years or older
• An Associate degree or two years of work experience in a 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.
• Taking the lead in 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance premium covered
• Vision insurance premium covered
• Dental insurance premium covered
• 65% of family’s insurance premium covered
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account
• Support for physical and mental health including telemedicine
• Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO)
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability benefits
• Pre- and post-tax 403(b) plan with employer matching of 100% up to the first 3% contributed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree