Events Specialist

Responsible for planning and leading signature and ancillary events to advance the organization. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or equivalent community relations and advancement experience and one-year relevant experience General knowledge of planning events including but not limited to maintaining a budget, working with vendors and volunteers, tracking RSVPs, seating management, and running day of event logistics Flexibility to oversee and coordinate various advancement and development responsibilities Ability to plan and lead several projects simultaneously Proficiency in multitasking Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Plan and lead assigned signature events, committees, and applicable projects of the organization. Create, maintain and lead advancement initiatives and campaigns. Develop and maintain relationships with donors and volunteers to promote fundraising for the organization. Ensure all advancement and fundraising policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and operating protocol are in compliance. Represent the organization with excellent public relations. Must be able to work under tight schedules and possess the ability to effectively handle pressure associated with deadlines. Manage day to day general business affairs, to include but not be limited to coordination of interaction with vendors, suppliers, service providers, regulatory agencies, donors, and volunteers. Required to attend, lead, and support all organization events or other tasks, as assigned. Their concern and care for the kids is very obvious. The staff are dedicated to their well-being, adjustment, and advancement. The local business community is tremendous in its support for the mission. All in all, a Godsend for these young people. Keep up the good work, and God bless you all. #J-18808-Ljbffr Place of Hope Inc