Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $42,900.00 - $71,500.00
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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