Event Producer

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives. At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with additional days welcomed or requested by managers. Department Overview The Engagement and Events Department helps engage, identify, and convert prospects into new members and steward and increase commitments of existing relationships between the GBH Educational Foundation and its membership and in‑kind donor constituency, while adhering to the highest standards of quality and service. The team also provides partnership opportunities to local companies and organizations that share a common value of education and cultural enrichment with GBH. Job Overview The Event Producer plans, executes, and evaluates a wide range of in‑person, virtual, and hybrid GBH events, from high‑touch major donor experiences to large‑scale festivals serving the general public. Managing a robust annual portfolio of 25+ GBH and facility rental events, this role focuses on revenue generation through donor prospecting, stewardship, audience engagement, and strategic fundraising. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of high‑value event execution, excellent project management and technical coordination skills, a client‑first mindset, strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure. The Event Producer produces a portfolio of approximately 25+ annual events from concept to completion. This includes budgeting, contracting, logistics coordination, cross‑departmental collaboration, vendor management, talent procurement, content creation, permitting, marketing plans, event design, volunteer management, technical production, and external partnerships. The Event Producer will manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment and reports to the Assistant Director of Event Operations. Responsibilities Oversee the management, development, and execution of GBH Development events, including in‑person, virtual, and hybrid formats. Create opportunities to test new initiatives and document best practices. Develop new and recurring events tied to GBH content, setting clear fundraising goals and KPIs, writing and pitching fundraising copy, and collaborating closely with internal Pledge and Marketing teams to maximize revenue and member cultivation opportunities. Use fundraising strategy and data insights to underpin all event planning and decision making. Act as liaison between external clients and all internal departments involved in event production (e.g., Production Services, Creative, Digital, Physical Plant). Incorporate email marketing and curate pledge offers, pitches, and thank‑you gifts that maximize revenue for each fundraising event. Organize and manage vendor relationships, including contracting deals that defray event expenses and increase collaborations with community groups and business partners/sponsors. Skillset Proven track record managing high‑production event logistics. Strong project management, organization, and time‑management skills. Ability to manage a large portfolio of events simultaneously and meet multiple competing deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiation skills. Collaborative, client‑first mindset with ability to problem‑solve under pressure. Ability to build strong relationships both internally across the organization and externally with clients and third‑party vendors. Detail‑oriented with solid documentation and record‑keeping habits. Familiarity with venue management or CRM software and databases is highly preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Strong technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; process oriented supporting continuous improvement. Ability to balance repetitive data entry tasks and other project‑oriented requests. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Education and Experience Minimum of 4 years of experience producing events and at least 2 years of experience producing virtual events. Experience with Zoom Webinar is essential; other virtual event platforms are welcome. Experience in marketing, budget oversight, vendor negotiation, volunteer management, and strategic planning is required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required. Experience in event management, communications, marketing, or a related discipline is required. Job Specifics This position will require early morning, late night, and weekend work during fundraising drives. Staff position. On‑site position. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Location 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135. This position is located in Boston, MA, and requires on‑site presence. Salary Range $57,860 - $71,000. Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience, and internal pay equity. GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr