Events Manager
Position Description: Events Manager
Reporting Line: Director of Events
Department: Development
Location: HRC Headquarters, Washington, DC
Staff Tier Level: Program Staff
Service Employees Int’l Union: Covered
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Position Summary:
The Events manager is a regular, full-time position who reports directly to the Director of Events and is covered by the collective bargaining unit agreement between HRC and the Service Employees International Union. The events manager is responsible for coordinating more than 25 black-tie "primary," and approximately ten smaller national fund raising events annually.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop strong event committees in each assigned HRC city/region;
- Work with event Co-Chairs and members of the local HRC Steering Committees (Board members, event and major donor Co-Chairs, field associates) in planning, budgeting, and overall management of fund raising events;
- Maintain strict budget controls for all events;
- Manage all income/expense reporting for each event and prepare appropriate reports;
- Manage all event data to ensure names of attendees, volunteers, etc. become part of the HRC database; and insure that volunteers and contributors to events are acknowledged in an appropriate and timely manner;
- Insure that the tone and focus of events are in keeping with HRC's mission;
- Cultivate HRC loyalty among volunteers, educate and update volunteers on HRC's program goals and activities;
- Assist in the planning of the annual HRC Event Co-Chair Conference; provide event management training for the Co-Chairs;
- Serve as the primary HRC contact for fund raising volunteers;
- Work with other development, field, and program staff to implement plans to create a presence for HRC in new cities and regions;
- Serve, when necessary, in the capacity of public speaker for HRC;
- Travel to various fundraising events around the country as necessary;
- Work on additional fundraising activities as assigned including the HRC National Dinner and related activities, community events and special events;
- Assist with the planning and execution of HRC’s National dinner, working closely with the volunteer dinner committee.
Position Qualifications:
Candidates for the events manager position must have proven volunteer management experience and a strong background in event and budget management. Candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, willing to travel, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced team environment. Candidates must also have excellent writing skills, computer proficiency, and strong verbal communication skills. A bachelor's degree with two to three years related experience is required.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign and/or the Human Rights Campaign Foundation may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
Tier Description:
The HRC Staff Tier Structure is available on the HRC Staff Intranet.
To apply, please forward a letter of interest, resume, and references.
By mail: Employment Opportunities
Human Rights Campaign
1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-3278
By fax: (202) 216-1579
By email: careers@hrc.org
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