Events and Project Manager at Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Coordination, Project Management, Communication, Organization, Attention To Detail, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Collaboration, Microsoft Office Suite, Volunteer Management, Stakeholder Management, Event Execution, Data Analysis, Self-Starter, Follow Through, Public Speaking

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Care and Share exists to ensure that the one in nine Southern Coloradans at risk of hunger have access to healthy and nutritious food to thrive. We know that children without adequate access to food cannot develop successfully, families cannot plan for their future, and seniors find it more difficult to remain independent. At Care and Share Food Bank, we change lives one meal at a time. It's more than a job title. When you join our team, you contribute to a cause you believe in and help us transform lives for the better. Position Summary: The main responsibility of this position is to coordinate and execute donor events. Acts as the main point of contact for all food drives. Structures and organizes development team projects. Represents Care and Share to outside groups, including speaking engagements and tabling events. Duties/Responsibilities: Collaborates with the Development team to create an annual events and campaigns calendar. Develops an action and communication plan for each event/campaign. Organizes event space, arranges food and beverages, and orders supplies as needed. Assigns tasks and provides information to team members ahead of the event/campaign. Collaborates with the Marketing and Communication team to execute communication plans. Manages RSVP lists as applicable. Works with the development team to create invitation lists. Oversees the smooth execution of event set-up, programming, and clean-up. Acts as the point of contact leading up to and during the event for staff, volunteers, vendors, and attendees. Collaborate with the Volunteer Engagement Team to train and assign volunteers to event duties. Serves as the point of contact for all third-party food drives. Answers community partners' questions about food drives. Coordinates barrel pick-ups and donation drop-offs. Collaborates with the transportation team to transport large donations as needed. Acts as the bridge between the Development Team and other Care and Share departments to ensure inter departmental collaboration. Communicates event/campaign outcomes and impact. Analyzes results and makes suggestions for improvements. Documents successes and ideas for improvement for future events/campaigns. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: Advanced with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Planner, Forms, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Publisher, OneNote). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Ability to pivot quickly and meet competing priorities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and locations. Must be a self-starter with excellent follow through skills. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience. At least one year of event planning. One year of management experience either volunteers or paid staff Project management experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer mixed with periods of time standing and walking. Must be willing and able to work nights and weekends occasionally. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and up to 15 lbs. regularly. Travel Requirements: Must possess a valid state issued driver's license and maintain a clean driving record. Access to a reliable personal vehicle for work-related travel is preferred. Must maintain personal automobile insurance that meets company minimum coverage requirements, if a personal vehicle is used for work-related travel. Frequent travel throughout Southern Colorado is required. Additional Information: This exempt, full-time position will be reporting to the CPO and is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Dental Vision Employer-paid Life/Disability insurance 403(b) retirement plan matching The starting wage range for this position is $ annually. Care and Share is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent and foster an environment where the unique skills, capabilities, viewpoints, and dissenting opinions of all employees are valued – enhancing empathy creativity, and innovation. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Responsibilities

The main responsibility is coordinating and executing donor events, acting as the primary contact for all food drives, and structuring development team projects. This role also involves representing the organization to outside groups through speaking engagements and tabling events.