Responsibilities

• Perform work associated with planning and directing the agency's special events and activities, including those directed towards creating community awareness, stewardship, support, participation, and engaging child welfare professionals.
• Coordinate all special events for the agency and collection and maintenance of stakeholder data.
• Graphic design, website maintenance and social media posting are essential functions of this position.
• Event Planning and Project Management - Manage the production and execution of agency's external special events and community relations outreach projects, including management of event timelines, contracts, marketing, and volunteers.
• Coordinate national training events and track attendee completion and certification.
• Represent the agency at local community and service group events to develop and maintain community relationships.
• Provide creative input for agency publications, as well as marketing materials for events and activities that advance the objectives of the organization, establish and/or maintain public/private partnerships, and build donor relations.
• Share the agency’s vision and mission with stakeholders and diverse audiences through monthly, social media posts, and website content.
• Track and report financial and in-kind donations in the CRM database management and transfer/merger. Help advance donor acquisition, produce database queries, mail merges and reports, engagement, and retention as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years project and special event mgmt.
• Strong writing, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Computer skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft programs.
• Experience working with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated business judgment & critical thinking skills.
• Valid Driver's License - Essential.
• AA/AS – Associate’s Degree or equivalent required.
• BA/BS - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Able to work flexible schedule to include evenings/weekends required.

Preferred

• Prior similar activities within a non-profit environment preferred.