Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Professional development assistance
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA
Life insurance
DDA
403(b) matching
Paid Time Off
sick leave
Paid holidays
Flexible Schedule
Bonus Pay
Job Description
Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) is a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence required to navigate their futures effectively, drive the local economy, and lead their communities. With a vibrant mission that emphasizes financial literacy, entrepreneurial values, and career readiness, JA prepares young people to excel in both their personal and professional lives. Annually, JA impacts nearly 50,000 students across Broward and south Palm Beach counties through over 20 distinct programs facilitated by more than 7,100 corporate and community volunteers. JA's flagship facility, the JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian... Show More
Job Requirements
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years in event management preferably with experience in nonprofit industry
- Bachelors' degree in related field or the equivalent in extended experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Advanced computer literacy
- Experience with Adobe, Blackbaud (Raiser's Edge, BCRM), QGiv and/or BidPal software is a plus
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Proactive leadership abilities
- Successful project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong managerial and customer service skills
- Results and solution-oriented mindset
- Positive attitude in high-pressure situations
- Highly organized
- Strong ethics, integrity, and discretion
- Ability to build trust and professional image
- Initiative and attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving skills
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years in event management preferably with experience in nonprofit industry
- Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent in extended experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint required
- SharePoint and/or Teams a plus) and advanced computer literacy
- Experience with Adobe, Blackbaud (Raiser's Edge, BCRM), QGiv and/or BidPal Software is a plus
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Proactive leadership attributes, including the ability to motivate others to work together as a cohesive team
- Successful project management skills
- Ability to handle several projects simultaneously in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and effectively manage workflow to meet deadlines
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Effective managerial, project management and customer service skills
- Results and solutions-oriented
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and achieve event goals in high-pressure situations
- Highly organized
- Ability to help create the desired organizational culture
- Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust
- Build trust internally and externally, and project a professional image
- Discretion to handle confidential information
- Takes initiative
- High level of attention to detail
- Resourcefully solves challenges
Job Duties
- Assist with executing vision of the Development & Events Director and JA clients/supporters
- Work closely with Development & Events Director to support the execution of event project workplans to manage all details of each event, including all tasks associated with each event such as person responsible, project themes, marketing, guest activities, decor, entertainment, food and beverage
- Work with Program Managers and leads the logistic and external vendor coordination efforts for the execution of memorable programming events
- Assist with creating event sponsorships and budgets
- Manage guest lists, seating charts and name tags
- Keep accurate financial records by tracking revenue (sponsorships, ticket sales, auctions, tracking of cash, in-kind donations etc.) and expenses associated with each event
- Maintain event budgets and monthly reconciliations
- Managing JA staff and volunteer teams for events
- Solicit and collect auction items and upload/track auction items in (BidPal)
- Ensure all event contacts are properly documented into BCRM (JA's contact management system)
- Work with Senior Marketing Manager to ensure events are promoted in a timely and effective manner (before, during, and after event dates) to ensure event sponsors receive proper recognition and benefits
- Work with vendors throughout the event process (set up and breakdown) to ensure contracts are properly fulfilled, JA World building regulations and safety guidelines are followed
- 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
- Participate in post-event debrief meetings, documenting suggestions from team members, volunteers and guests to continue to improve events
- Perform other special event and rental facility event duties as assigned
- Assist Events Manager in communicating with clients that rent the JA facility including collecting required documents before the event, greeting clients and assisting with troubleshooting throughout the event, coordinating internal food and beverage services
- Assist Events Manager with ensuring correct insurance and other key documents are properly managed for each event
- Assist Events Manager with performing other special event and rental facility event duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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