Oversee all events coordinated by United Way of the Piedmont for donor relations, volunteer appreciation and community education, as well as support the department in social media messaging and online platforms. This position could be lead or support for a variety of events.
Manage Leadership Giving Events (20%)
- Groups include: General Daniel Morgan Society, de Tocqueville Society, Women United
- Coordinate all logistical needs of events (location, catering, sound, rentals)
- Develop materials, nametags and any giveaways for the event
- Create meaningful experiences that show appreciation to these important supporters
- Manage invitation lists and oversee RSVPs
Provide support to Young Leaders event volunteers (10%)
- Work alongside Affinity Group Director to promote positive, UWP centered events/experiences
- Attend YL Events Committee meetings
- Coordinate resources of UWP to meet the needs of volunteers
- Coordinate logistical needs as appropriate
- Manage invitation lists and oversee RSVPs
Manage organizational events to ensure brand, quality and message are all in line with UWP standards (20%)
- Events Include, but are not limited to: Annual Meeting, Corporate and Community Leaders Breakfast, Community Impact Breakfast
- Coordinate all logistical needs of events (location, catering, sound, rentals)
- Oversee script development
- Develop materials, nametags, printed items, recognition items and awards
- Manage invitation lists and oversee RSVPs
Take logistical lead on other events as needed to support the work of each department and the overall mission of UWP and oversee all budgetary and miscellaneous needs related to UWP events to include tracking and submitting expenses for payment (10%)
Marketing Support (40% of Time)
- Social Media Management
- Develop content for all social media platforms for UWP, Young Leaders, Women United
- Maintain active and interesting posts that promote active online engagement
- Track social media progress
- Stay informed on social media trends to keep UWP sites relevant
- Develop plan that incorporates recognition of corporate partners, work of UWP, activity of affinity groups and issues addressed by UWP
- Website Content Maintenance
- Continuously refresh and create content for site
- Develop and maintain success stories
- Work to improve site’s organization and relevance
- Online Giving Platform Management
- Maintain current Q-Give site
- Work with internal or corporate partners to develop new Q-Give sites when needed for special projects or workplace giving campaigns
- Research and understand online giving trends and best practices
- Photography for events, volunteer projects, corporate engagement and as needed.
- Minimum of two years proven experience leading event coordination
Required Skills / Proficiencies
- Full knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in WordPress website platform preferred but not required
- Familiarity with general office equipment
- Fluent in English language, both oral and written, including correct punctuation, spelling and grammatical usage
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function as a member of a team
- Dependable, thorough and attentive to details
- Interacts and establishes rapport with diverse individuals and groups
- Prioritize, execute, and shift between multiple assignments and projects while meeting deadlines
- Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently
Other Minimum Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and access to transportation throughout the workday
- Ability to lift 25 pounds