Event Manager

at  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Position Title: Event Manager
Position Classification: Salaried, Non-Exempt; $55,000 – 62,000 (+ benefits)
Work Schedule: 40 Hours Monday – Friday (occasional evening and weekend hours required)
Supervisor: Chief Development Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Want to forge lasting work relationships for a shared cause instead of a profit-driven corporate environment? Come be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, and our social enterprise, Friends of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, a.k.a. our Donation Center. We are a network of passionate and diverse people united by motivation and commitment to our mission; creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Grow your career while making a difference and helping future generations.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah is seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Manager to drive engagement and impact through compelling large-scale fundraising events. In this role, you’ll spearhead the strategic development and implementation of Big Brother Big Sisters of Utah’s three annual fundraising events, with goals focused on sponsorships, donor engagement, community involvement, and brand awareness.
Take charge of developing detailed project plans, cultivating strong sponsor relationships, and managing budgets to ensure events align with organizational goals. Your proactive approach will shine as you lead project planning meetings, develop detailed event timelines, generate sponsorships and registrations, and supervise event volunteers. Leveraging your experience, you’ll expertly navigate high-stress situations, ensuring flawless execution with a creative touch. Your self-starter attitude and attention to detail will be key as you track event performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. If you bring energy to challenges, love to take charge, and have a knack for building trusting relationships, this is the role for you!

JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (JEDI) STATEMENT AND WORK:

Inclusion is a core value at BBBSU, and we strive to lead with our values. Nationally, Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest JEDI-focused youth development organization in the U.S. We are committed to igniting potential in the kids we serve and know that the unique contributions of a diverse team are key to achieving our mission. We welcome the unique contributions you can bring as your authentic self. We know that many who identify as under-represented may not see themselves in this role due largely to imposter syndrome or the confidence gap. If this applies to you, we encourage you to apply for this role even if your skills and experience may not exactly fit with the job description. You may be just what need, but we won’t know that until you help us imagine you in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3-5 years of direct event experience
• Large scale gala-style event experience is important (events with 300+ attendees)
• Understanding of donor relations a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, etc. OR equivalent experience
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM software a plus
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google suites, Excel and Google sheets, Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone, and via other devices. The employee must be able to transcribe, read extensively, prepare and analyze data and figures, constantly operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The employee is required to regularly travel to offsite locations to set up presentations and display physical and electronic forms. The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs.