Events SpecialistPlace of Hope

POSITION PURPOSE

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.
• Meet or exceed established deadlines.
• 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.

LOCATION

Palm Beach Gardens