What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Specialist position at The New England Center for Children?
Under the supervision of the Director of Development and Communications, and working closely with the Director of Community Partnerships, the Event Specialist is responsible for coordinating all fundraising events for NECC, including our signature events – Children of Promise Gala, NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism, NECC Art Show, and the Dunkin Golf Classic.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Event Specialist Responsibilities
Event Specialist Skills & Qualifications
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Generous paid vacation starting at 5 weeks annually, holiday, sick, and personal time
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision benefits
- Retirement plan
- Tuition and childcare reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Employee resource groups
- And much more!
Job Responsibilities
Event Specialist Responsibilities
- Coordinate all logistics, negotiate contracts with vendors, and execute event plan
- Work closely with vendors, including printers, caterers, entertainment and sponsors
- Provide fundraising support for peer-to-peer events (overseeing applications, recruiting participants, communicating with teams, offering best-practices, etc.)
- Manage event websites
- Collaborate with different departments at NECC
- Track sponsorships, ticket sales, and event revenue as well as progress toward goal
Required Skills and Qualifications
Event Specialist Skills & Qualifications
- 3 years experience planning events or running complex operations
- Strong work ethic
- Highly organized and have exceptional attention to detail
- Computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and database
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge, OneCause, and/or Teamraiser preferred
- Goal-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Creative, imaginative, and able to translate ideas into action and programs
- Ability to prioritize projects and deadlines
- Ability to deal with confidential and sometimes controversial information
- Some evening and weekend work required
- Bachelor’s Degree
Salary : $48,400 - $61,200
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