Events Manager at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in its community by ensuring children succeed in school, families achieve self-sufficiency, and seniors thrive. Established as a cornerstone in the Greater Lehigh Valley region, the organization fosters partnerships among businesses, volunteers, and other stakeholders to solve pressing community issues with innovative and inclusive solutions. United Way embraces cultural diversity and values diversity of thought among its staff and volunteers, recognizing that a diverse workforce contributes to its ability to meet complex community challenges effectively. As an equal opportunity employer, United Way actively seeks candidates who represent the diverse communities it serves and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support employee success.

The role available is an Event Planner and Coordinator position that focuses on planning, organizing, and supporting United Way events, trainings, and conferences. This role operates both independently and collaboratively with the Senior Director of Events & Engagement to ensure successful event execution. Responsibilities encompass managing approximately 75% of the time dedicated to event and conference planning and coordination, including all logistics such as invitations, rentals, catering, materials, agendas, and speaker coordination, along with on-the-day event management. Additionally, the role provides general administrative support related to marketing and communications for roughly 15% of the time, handling data management, photo and video organization, sponsorship tracking, and staff event assistance. This position requires in-person presence at the Allentown, PA office and event sites at least four days a week, with the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to support various community initiatives.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401K with company match, paid life insurance, long-term disability leave, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, a flexible work schedule, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, a student loan forgiveness program, and access to an onsite gym. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley not only provides a dynamic and supportive workplace but also fosters professional growth and camaraderie among colleagues dedicated to making a measurable difference in their community. The role, based in Allentown, provides an excellent platform for event professionals eager to contribute meaningfully to community development and nonprofit success while benefiting from a supportive and inclusive organizational culture.