JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: Philanthropy
COMPENSATION: $70,000 - $75,000 (DOE) Full-time, in-office position.
BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision insurance. 403(b) with company match. Complimentary tickets to Playhouse performances. Paid on-campus parking. 2 weeks paid vacation (years 1 and 2); sick leave time; 11 observed holidays.

REQUIREMENTS AND PROFICIENCIES:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience producing and managing events of up to 500 people (experience in a nonprofit environment a plus)
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and work events in evenings and weekends
• Proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously with attention to detail and meet goals and deadlines
• Familiarity with donor databases (Tessitura preferred) and event planning software.
• Passion for the arts and a commitment to cultural engagement.
• Professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage all levels of staff, volunteers, Board of Trustees and interns
• Flexibility and adaptability are core to success in our philanthropy department
• Multitasker with the capacity to work comfortably in a fastpaced and everchanging environment on multiple, ongoing projects.
• Alignment with the mission and values of La Jolla Playhouse
• Ability to drive, stand on feet for 8 or more hours and to lift up to 25lbs

Please refer the Job description for details