Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $40,700.00 - $67,900.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) is a highly respected nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young people to succeed in a global economy. JA offers innovative programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to students in Broward and South Palm Beach counties. With the support of more than 5,000 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA impacts nearly 70,000 students annually through classroom programs and interactive experiences at the JA World Huizenga Center. This remarkable facility includes JA BizTown and JA Finance Park, where students can learn practical life skills in a dynamic and engaging environment. Junior... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Four years of experience in nonprofit event management
- Experience with auction oversight and sponsorship coordination
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Highly organized
- Team leadership experience
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Four years of successful experience in nonprofit event management, including silent/live auction oversight and sponsorship benefit coordination
- Experience in implementing live and/or silent auctions a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled in project planning and management
- Experienced team leader
- Highly organized with excellent customer service
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Experience with Blackbaud and One Cause Software a plus
- Passion for JA's mission and a willingness to learn programs
- Effective under pressure
- Proactive and detail oriented
- Resourceful problem solver
Job Duties
- Work closely with the Event team to implement and incorporate an annual special event plan
- Assist with executing the vision of the department and JA clients/supporters
- Develop and manage the event work plans
- Assist with creating event sponsorships and budgets
- Maintain event budgets and monthly reconciliations
- Assist with planning decor, entertainment, and rentals
- Manage JA staff and volunteer teams for events
- Track cash, in-kind donations, and expenses of each event
- Solicit and collect auction items
- Procure restaurants for major event
- Upload and track auction items in with third party vendor
- Set up committee and co-chair meetings
- Attend above meetings, record meeting details and prepare recap
- Prepare weekly recap of event overview for team and co-chairs
- Manage guest lists, seating charts, and name tags
- Ensure all event guests are entered into CRM on a timely basis
- Work with vendors prior to events and during set-up and break-down
- Participate in post-event debriefing, meetings, and documenting suggestions
- Communicate with clients that rent the JA facility, including collecting required documents before the event, greeting clients, assisting with troubleshooting throughout the event, coordinating external food and beverage services
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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