Event Manager

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Event Manager coordinating large-scale donor acquisition and fundraising events for World Vision, a global Christian humanitarian organization. Managing logistics, vendors, strategy, execution, and results analysis.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the planning process and participate in the design, strategy, and execution of meetings and special events focused on donor acquisition and fundraising
  • Manage event planning and coordinating logistics
  • Oversee facility selection, contract negotiations, event registration, food and beverage selection, audiovisual services, transportation, and related details
  • Engage World Vision U.S. staff and leaders to set event strategy and ensure effective implementation
  • Serve as liaison between contractors, organizers, and World Vision U.S. leadership
  • Ensure proper execution of event preparation and production details
  • Support event marketing as needed
  • Report on event results, analyze effectiveness, and recommend modifications to future event strategy
  • Collaborate with team members and perform other assigned duties
  • Maintain awareness of corporate goals, objectives, organizational announcements, and activities; follow organizational policies and procedures
  • Help carry out World Vision's Christian organization mission, vision, and strategies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (eight years)
  • In addition to education or education equivalent, 4 years of work experience including successful large-scale event planning/management
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer
  • Approximately 75% domestic travel required
  • Project management skills
  • Event planning skills combining marketing and public relations expertise with creativity
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities
  • Customer-focused solution design skills
  • Commitment to Christian conduct and participation in organizational spiritual disciplines

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package (details provided via linked World Vision U.S. benefits information)