SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER

Richardson, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $35,800.00 - $59,100.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours
team environment
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Nexus Family Recovery Center is a renowned non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing challenges related to alcohol and substance abuse recovery. With a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Nexus provides a compassionate environment aimed at helping clients reclaim their lives through comprehensive health services and community support. As a mission-driven organization, Nexus relies heavily on effective philanthropy and community engagement efforts to sustain its programs and extend its impact throughout the region. Their Philanthropy & Communications Department operates in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, managing a range of community events and initiatives designed to raise awareness... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 1-3 years' experience with event management
  • Proven experience working with non-profits or philanthropic organizations
  • Proven experience working with boards of directors, donors and volunteers
  • Experience representing organizations publicly to diverse audiences
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to interact well with high-net-worth individuals, corporate and foundation executives, and community leaders
  • Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and remain adaptable
  • Availability to work some weekends and evenings throughout the year
  • Ability to use software applications including Microsoft Office Suite and donor database systems
  • Willingness to continue professional development
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, and occasionally lifting up to 10 pounds
  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 1-3 years' experience with event management
  • Proven experience working with non-profits or other philanthropic organizations
  • Proven experience working with boards of directors' members, donors and volunteers
  • Experience representing organizations publicly to diverse audiences
  • Strong organizational skills and unassailable professionalism
  • Extensive computer and software skills including Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Demonstrated positive, achievement-oriented attitude and proactive work ethic
  • Knowledge of community health services relating to alcohol and substance abuse recovery and ability to empathize with challenges faced by clients

Job Duties

  • Work with event vendors, venues, and hosts to manage all logistical elements including lighting, sound, layout, and other production and operational needs
  • Create and manage the event timeline, monitoring deadlines and progress to ensure tasks are completed on time
  • Work with the Philanthropy Team to create expense budget for events
  • Work with finance team to ensure all expenses are coded correctly and invoices managed
  • Collaborate with Marketing Manager to ensure all printed and digital event collateral including save the dates, invitations, event signage, programs, and branded giveaways or merchandise are produced and on schedule
  • Manage and track all event RSVPs and record attendance in the Raiser's Edge Event Module
  • Manage event logistics for all campus-wide client events including Recovery Picnic, Recovery Month, Pride, Juneteenth, graduations and celebrations, working closely with program directors
  • Collaborate with the Community Engagement Manager to manage all special event volunteer project logistics both on and off campus
  • Support the Philanthropy team and perform other duties as needed
  • Take responsibility for other projects as assigned by the Senior Director of Philanthropy
  • Will require working some weekends and some evenings throughout the year

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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