EVENTS MANAGER

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

405d • $70,008 - $75,000

About The Position

The Events Manager at the University of Washington's School of Pharmacy is responsible for developing and executing events that support the school's goals, enhance private funding, and engage key constituents such as donors, alumni, and community members. This full-time, permanent position involves collaboration with various stakeholders to optimize event strategies, manage event logistics, and promote engagement opportunities through effective marketing and communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND at least two years of experience in events management, marketing, communications, advancement, or a related field.
• Experience supporting or managing small- and large-scale events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite for correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, take initiative, set priorities, and manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to facilitate event strategy and identify goals, key audiences, and foundational components for events.
• Lead and manage all aspects of event-related activities including vendor research, venue selection, guest list management, and logistics coordination.
• Design and implement evaluation methods to assess fundraising outcomes and identify improvement opportunities for events.
• Maintain an accurate calendar of events and contribute to the School's web pages with event information.
• Work with marketing teams to develop event-related materials and utilize marketing automation software for digital communications.
• Manage and supervise external vendors for events, including caterers and production companies.
• Advise and lead School departments in developing and implementing events related to advancement and engagement.
• Develop and manage the annual event budget, including vendor negotiations and budget tracking.

Benefits

• Generous benefits and work-life programs as a UW employee.
• Professional growth opportunities and unique resources in a diverse environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree