Event Manager

Oklahoma City, OK, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.50 - $23.01
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
basic life insurance
long-term disability
supplemental life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid parental leave
flexible spending accounts
Holiday savings program
Paid Time Off
Wellness events

Job Description

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing hunger by securing and distributing nutritious food throughout Oklahoma while fostering pathways to self-sufficiency for individuals and families facing food insecurity. With a mission to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live their healthiest life, the Food Bank partners with local communities, businesses, and volunteers to combat food scarcity and its associated challenges. The organization is deeply committed to eliminating the barriers to food security and stands on the front lines, coordinating a network of food providers and community initiatives tailored to the unique needs... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience in event planning or relevant field
  • valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • ability to work in an office environment with occasional travel
  • flexible to work weekends and holidays as needed
  • capability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally
  • good communication skills
  • proficiency in multitasking and event coordination
  • commitment to using personal protective equipment as required

Job Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience in event planning
  • at least 2 years of experience in event planning or relevant field
  • strong organizational skills
  • excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • proficiency in virtual donation platforms
  • creativity in event theme development
  • ability to collaborate across departments
  • experience with donor stewardship and follow-up
  • attention to detail in data tracking and analysis

Job Duties

  • Manage all aspects of food and fund drives
  • help define annual drive goals, strategies, timelines, budget, promotions and stewardship opportunities
  • manage a virtual food drive web-based environment to capture financial donations
  • represent the Regional Food Bank while doing community outreach for food and fund drives
  • communicate with event partners such as restaurants, donors and attendees to ensure all needs are met
  • answer incoming phone calls and emails
  • reply to requests for food and fund drives
  • initiate telephone contacts related to drives and give appropriate follow-up and donor stewardship
  • coordinate with internal departments to meet event needs including working with the operations team and marketing and communications
  • organize and run fundraising events, community programs and awareness campaigns
  • create event ideas, budgets and timelines that match organizational goals
  • develop project plans for events and ensure event tasks are executed
  • manage event details including selecting sites, arranging food and setting up technology
  • build relationships with vendors focusing on quality and cost
  • manage event promotion and strategy
  • design materials and presentations for events
  • maintain food drive log to track and communicate results
  • examine data to identify opportunities for donor cultivation and food drive growth
  • prepare event thank-you letters, payment reminders and post-event tasks
  • assist with donor gift acknowledgements
  • return mail processing
  • field donor phone calls

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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