The chapter Logistics Manager is responsible for organizing and planning logistics for multiple Chapter Fundraising events, including venue selection, inventory control, outsourcing, outside suppliers, procurement of equipment, strategic planning and budgeting in support of LLS’ mission.
The Long Island chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society seeks a Logistics Manager to provide logistics support to three of their signature campaigns - Light The Night, Man Woman of the Year and Students of the Year.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage logistics for multiple chapter Fundraising Events, including event kick off, day of event coordination, award ceremonies, and additional event activities.
- Research, recommends, and negotiates contracts for event venues and location sites ensuring legal compliance.
- Investigates, selects, negotiates vendor contracts and permits.
- Plan all logistics for events including, catering needs, event/room set-up, risk management (police, fire, EMS), a/v equipment, transportation, and hotel.
- Prepares budgets and forecasts, and compiles summaries of total event costs.
- Manages event inventory, including purchasing and delivery to event site.
- Responsible for event emergency plans, insurance documents, contact lists.
- Provide onsite management of events to include oversight of vendors.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS mission and programs to promote the field and campaign fundraising initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Skills/Experience:
- 4 years of event planning management.
Position Requirements:
- Collaborate with Mission Team ensuring success of patient access, education, public policy & advocacy and research
- Proven budget management skills with ability to create and review budgets in detail and for accuracy
- Excellent contract negotiation skills
- Excellent word processing and database management skills.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Professional and sound judgment.
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
- Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
- May be required to move Campaign materials weighing up to 15 pounds for various events.
- May be required to travel within the Chapter's designated area.
- May be required to work evenings or weekends.
Job Function:
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 20 2018
Active Until:
Dec 21 2018
Hiring Organization:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
industry:
Nonprofit