This position is responsible for leading, coordinating and managing all UWGLV events from overall strategy, marketing, management of event financials including securing of sponsorships, and the actual tactical coordination and production of events.
Events include: Celebration of Caring (300 plus attendees), Day of Caring (3000 plus participants), Leadership Celebration (500 plus attendees), Affinity Group events for Tocqueville Society, Women United and Emerging Leaders (approximately 12 events annually in total with between 50 and 100 attendees per event), Community Impact events such as community mobilization related to our impact goals, Legislative Meet & Greet, Collective Impact Workshops and Forums.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Develop & implement standard UW event process and org-wide event strategy (10% of time):
- Plan, manage and produce all UWGLV events (45% of time)
- Lead UWGLV sponsorship coordination strategy, developing relationships with sponsors, creating a sponsorships strategy and packet, recruit sponsorship prospects (20% of time)
- Develop & implement schedule of all UW events (5% of time)
Educational Background:
High School Diploma
Skills/Experience:
- 5-plus years of professional work experience in a range of ANY of the following: marketing, events planning, project management, donor stewardship, fund-raising; a related Bachelor’s degree considered in lieu of work experience.
Skills
- Multi-tasker extraordinaire who remains unflustered under pressure and overcomes obstacles
- Comfort and proficiency with presentation and compelling communication skills both one-on-one and with groups.
- Proven experience hosting and socializing professionally in both intimate settings and at larger social events.
- Familiarity with MS Outlook, MS Excel, constant contact, database software and customer service / donor management software.
- Expert in project management, project management software experience a plus.
- Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way.
- Staff members who drive a vehicle on UWGLV business must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
How to Apply:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 8 2018
Active Until:
Oct 9 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit