Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $55,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
Uplift Education is a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining public schools of excellence that empower each student to realize their highest potential. Operating extensively within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Uplift Education champions innovative education strategies aimed at equipping students for success in college and a globally competitive marketplace. The organization fosters a lifelong love of learning, achievement, and community service, making a lasting positive impact on the students' personal and academic journeys.
Uplift Education's Central Management Office (CMO) in Dallas serves as the strategic hub, overseeing operational, academic, and administrative functions across its network of sch... Show More
Uplift Education's Central Management Office (CMO) in Dallas serves as the strategic hub, overseeing operational, academic, and administrative functions across its network of sch... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
- Minimum three years in event planning or coordination
- Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe products
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to negotiate and manage vendor relationships
- Detail-oriented with problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to handle physical demands including lifting up to 30 pounds
- Ability to travel within Dallas/Fort Worth area
- Ability to work under time pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders
- Spanish fluency preferred but not required
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
- Minimum three years of event planning or coordination experience
- Proven skills in event research and vendor negotiation
- Ability to manage event budgets effectively
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills including public speaking
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe products
- Experience with database management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience in nonprofit or educational environments is a plus
Job Duties
- Assist in planning and executing network-wide events
- Maintain event calendar invites with all pertinent information
- Develop annual event calendars and project plans aligned with organizational goals
- Conduct research for venues, promotional items, and vendors
- Obtain competitive quotes and negotiate vendor pricing
- Prepare event action plans and graphic design requests
- Monitor event budgets including requisitions and purchase orders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure messaging and logistics alignment
- Capture event photos to enhance visibility and engagement
- Serve as liaison between stakeholders and vendors to ensure clear communication
- Ensure event materials follow brand and visual identity guidelines
- Research and recommend new event trends, tools, and technologies
- Coordinate details such as guest lists, food and beverage, audiovisual needs, and facility arrangements
- Track event metrics and provide post-event reports
- Create detailed event setup logistical plans and layouts
- Manage communications and marketing for special events
- Assign staff and volunteer duties
- Coordinate production and distribution of printed materials for donor events
- Create, distribute, and analyze surveys related to events
- Report to Special Events Manager
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Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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