Events Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Background working with nonprofit organizations, social services organizations, or community-based programs.
• At least 4 years in a managerial position.
• Experience with volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and leading volunteer opportunities.
• Proven success managing fundraising or special events.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and other software.
• Ability to travel locally and long distance to meet with vendors and participants.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people and make decisions for the benefit of participants.
• Strong organization, self-motivation, and ability to work independently toward goals.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to uphold policies and procedures.
• Organizational, interpersonal, networking, marketing, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to build relationships with potential donors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hamilton Families Annual Benefit, grow event revenue, and oversee sponsorships, vendors, volunteer recruitment, and event planning.
• Plan and manage special events, including film screenings, lunch-and-learns, volunteer appreciation events, donor programs, the 40th Anniversary Brunch, Mother’s Day events, and Back-to-School parties.
• Cultivate and steward corporate and community partners through drives, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities, coordinating more than 20 corporate volunteer events annually.
• Collaborate with departments to secure in-kind donations and volunteers, ensuring proper documentation with Finance and People & Culture.
• Coordinate agency-wide drives and events, including Back-to-School backpack drives, Halloween costume drives, and the Winter Wonderland holiday gift drive.
• Work with the Director of Communications to capture donor, staff, and participant involvement through photos, videos, and testimonials.
• Develop and implement volunteer stewardship, retention, and professional development programs, including appreciation events.
• Co-manage the Mission Committee with the Director of Development.
• Track all fundraising activities using Salesforce.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan.
• Wellness and commuter benefit programs.
• Paid time off and holidays.