Events Associate

Are you looking for a mission-driven non-profit where your skills can help people in need around the world? At the Jewish United Fund (JUF), we take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We have a hybrid schedule and offer generous benefits including a 401(k) match, up to 22 days of paid time off (starting with 15), up to 11 sick days (starting with
7), and up to 21 paid holidays. The salary range for this role is $46,000-$49,000.

As part of the JUF Events Department, you will be responsible for the successful execution of JUF’s extensive calendar of events, managing a portfolio of in person and virtual events.

• Develop, plan, and execute JUF events, in coordination with the department lead staff of the event.
• Handle the logistics, staffing, scheduling, catering, staging, branding, signage, and audio/visual needs for all events.
• Manage event budgets and document/record all expenses.
• Research, develop, and maintain relationships with off‑site event venues/locations, catering, and production vendors.
• Organize and lead site visits.
• Organize and lead pre‑event catering tastings.
• Coordinate all event details with department lead staff.
• Support JUF Campaign and mandatory campaign‑related activities on an ongoing basis.

• Required:
  • 1-3 years event planning experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with colleagues under pressure.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Preferred:
  • Experience with virtual event best practices.
  • Knowledge of Jewish community, culture, heritage, traditions, and Jewish Communal Services.

At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non‑profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with base contribution and match, additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, and much more.

We have the ability to work from home / remote two days per week on a hybrid basis.

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