Events Manager

Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is looking for an Events Manager in Spokane

GSEWNI is a non-profit organization. The GSEWNI council serves an area comprised of 19 counties in central and eastern Washington, and 10 counties in northern Idaho for a total of 29 counties covering 67,000 square miles. The council is headquartered in Spokane, Washington. GSEWNI serves approximately 4,000 girls in kindergarten through 12th grade with the help of 2,000 dedicated adult volunteers. Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, the leading authority on girls' healthy development and we are working daily with girls and women to transform the leadership landscape for girls into the next century

Full-time, with full benefits!: $25.00-$29.00 per hour

GSEWNI offers competitive benefits for Full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life and paid time off.

Our Mission : Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for management and execution of special events for fundraising and large program events. The person in this role will support prospect development, sponsor collaboration, and recognition. This position provides a range of event services for two signature fundraising events (one gala and one weekend long "glamping" event). Additional events include a day long mini convention for girls. Additional development of program and fundraising events desired.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Manages event budgets and prospects new event donors and participants (meet all fundraising and budget goals for each event).
• Manages logistics from planning to execution of events.
• Secures and manages all vendors and volunteers for events
• Manages event software to ensure smooth transactions for all participants and proper receipting
• Provides quality customer service including timely communication to all event participants
• Collaborates with the Director of Marketing on creating event and corporate giving collateral including: prospect materials, invitations, signage, sponsor recognition, programs, and other event and corporate giving materials.
• Researches and implements new activities and special events as directed by supervisor.
• Effectively communicates, collaborates, and maintains relationships with clients and team participants (including volunteers, girls, and vendors).
• Assists CEO and Director of Philanthropy with thank you letters to event donors, and providing information to Director of Philanthropy additions/updates of constituent records, preparing various reports and supporting our Council fund development database management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Fundraising Event experience preferred.
• Bachelors Degree in business, marketing, or related field
• Project Management experience required.
• Valid Driver's License and proof of insurance required.
• Willingness to work weekend and evening hours
• Ability to grasp the landscape within an organization, show passion for working with Girl Scouts and the nonprofit environment and expertise in using various communication vehicles that engage girls, volunteers, parents, donors and the community.
• Must be experienced in the use of computers. Possess strong skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies with ability to understand the basic data quality principles and practice.
• Willingness to subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout movement, including acceptance of the Girl Scout philosophy and willingness to maintain membership in the Girl Scouts USA