4KIDS

Events & Experience Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $42,900.00 - $71,500.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan with match
Positive staff culture
Fulfilling career

Job Description

4KIDS is a respected nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hope, homes, and healing for children and families facing crisis situations. As a faith-based ministry, 4KIDS focuses on delivering compassionate support and transformative care designed to improve the lives of vulnerable children through foster care and community engagement. Recognized as a Certified Best Christian Workplace for eight consecutive years, 4KIDS has built a strong reputation for fostering a positive work environment grounded in faith, service, and community impact. The organization operates with a clear mission to nurture and support children in need while empowering families and community partners to join in... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field preferred
  • Heart for ministry and alignment to serve in a Christ-centered ministry
  • 3+ years of experience in event planning (200+ guests special events)
  • Proven ability to generate revenue through events and sponsorships
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Microsoft Office proficient
  • Budget management and negotiation skills
  • Experience with hiring and managing vendors for event production
  • Comfort with public speaking and representing the organization at community events

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in event planning with large special events (200+ guests)
  • Proven ability to generate revenue through events and sponsorships
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Budget management and negotiation skills
  • Experience hiring and managing vendors for event production
  • Comfort with public speaking and representing the organization at community events

Job Duties

  • Lead the planning and execution of all fundraising and engagement events
  • Manage event timelines, budgets, vendors, and volunteers to ensure smooth execution
  • Negotiate costs and services with vendors
  • Secure guest speakers and entertainment and coordinate rehearsals
  • Oversee foster care events manager and assist with foster care events as needed
  • Support fundraising for events through vendor partnerships, auction recruitment, and sponsor procurement
  • Engage new partners on tours of 4KIDS headquarters
  • Oversee event marketing and communications in collaboration with the marketing team
  • Evaluate event outcomes, collect feedback and data to measure effectiveness and inform future planning
  • Prepare and adhere to budgets and provide periodic progress reports to staff directors for each event
  • Oversee and complete set-up, breakdown, and decorating on event day
  • Lead the design of an event experience that facilitates fundraising

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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