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Special Events Manager

Description

United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) is seeking an enthusiastic Special Events Manager who will lead and coordinate the organization, logistics and successful execution of all events. The Special Events Manager will work closely with UWBB leadership and committee volunteers to create meaningful and impactful events that promote strong community relations, provide brand visibility, increase revenue, donor loyalty and invite new supporters to UWBB. Key UWBB events include the Annual Community Meeting/Campaign Kickoff, annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast, Community Golf Classic and various other engagement events.

UWBB serves eight counties in the Big Bend area with the mission to raise awareness, mobilize resources and find collaborative, targeted solutions for our community’s most vital concerns. We lead the communities we serve by engaging and connecting with others who share our commitment to help our neighbors, friends and colleagues who are living in poverty and/or struggling to make ends meet.

Schedule: Full-time Location: Tallahassee, FL

Key Responsibilities:

• Successful planning, organization, and execution of UWBB special events
  • Assist with identifying and securing sponsorships
  • Manage event budgets
  • Coordinate with outside event vendors
• Serve as primary point of contact for Emerging Leaders United and Student United Way communications and events
• Coordinate and manage affinity group committee meetings and volunteer efforts
• Work with Marketing & Communications team to provide web and social media content as well as prepare event information and materials
• Ensure that UWBB’s community impact ROI messaging is effectively communicated to current and prospective donors during events

Qualifications

Applicants should:

• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excel at multi-tasking, managing and meeting overlapping deadlines
• Have excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
• Have a passion for community and mission-based work
• Enjoy communicating, leading and working with a diverse population
• Work well both independently and as a member of team

Required Experience and Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public Relations, Hospitality Management, or related discipline preferred; equivalent, relevant experience may substitute.
• 2+ years of successful work in event management, hospitality, fundraising, or related field
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated excellence in project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Access to reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license

Work Environment:

• Workplace culture that is family-oriented and supports teamwork and collaboration
• Professional office setting
• Some early morning, evening and weekend hours during peak times
• Occasional travel within UWBB neighboring county footprint
• Regular use of standard office equipment such as computer, telephone, and copier
• Physical demands: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time, bending, occasional lifting, regularly moving throughout the building between floors
• Excellent Benefits: Health, life and LTD Insurance, retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, holiday time, half-day Fridays and one remote workday per week.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to unitedway@uwbb.org by December 22, 2023.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Drug Free
The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Job Originally Posted on: Friday, December 1, 2023