Development Office - Manager, Special Events

Responsibilities

• Lead project and planning meetings.
• Liaise with vendors and colleagues in outside departments on all aspects of event planning and logistics.
• Supervise two Special Events Associates to ensure project objectives and deadlines are met.
• Solicit and manage in-house and third-party vendors, including contract negotiations, insurance requirements, timeline, providing feedback on collateral/deliverables, etc.
• Manage mailing lists and mailing projects.
• Create event materials, including invitations, marketing materials, printed programs, Mass booklets, run of show, packing lists, etc.
• Manage administrative support pre- and post-event, including database updates, invoice processing, check requests, archiving event materials and correspondence, event storage, inventory, shipping, and event staffing plans.
• Create and maintain event budgets.
• Manage events and guests at the Archbishop’s residence as needed.
• Administrative and event-related miscellaneous projects as assigned by management.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience:
  
  three to five years of fundraising and/or special events experience in non-profit fundraising events or in Development for a not-for-profit preferred
• Knowledge of protocol and etiquette standards
• Strong knowledge of Windows, MS Word and Excel, Raiser's Edge, and PowerPoint, and guest registration platforms
• Must have the ability to work a varied schedule that will include evenings and weekends
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive follow-up with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines
• Entrepreneurial and ability to take initiative
• Valid driver's license and comfort operating a motor vehicle preferred
• Ability to lift event materials up to 50 pounds

Compensation range for this position is: $70,000 - $87,000 annually.
This position is considered exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: