Responsibilities

• Event Coordination: Planning, organizing, and managing special events, including venue coordination, menu/catering, entertainment, vendor relations, A/V needs, decorations, contracts, and logistics - ensuring favorable terms and cost efficiencies, input of event responses and payments, and all other event logistics .
• Planning and managing the annual Heart of Art fundraising event, including auction item procurement, online auction operation, ticket sales, item photography and displays, vendor direction, sponsorship appeals, volunteer engagement, and event setup/teardown.
• Developing, administering, and evaluating member tours to other cities/events/museums (including special events for leadership donors)
• Engaging volunteers to help with programs and events
• Recruiting, booking, and contracting speakers and performers as needed
• Facilitating outside group use and rental of meeting or event space
• Helping to create new experiences focused on engaging new audiences
• Assisting the Executive Director in the preparation of sponsorship proposals and gift solicitations
• Developing and executing standard event operating procedures
• Evaluating and monitoring event performance on an ongoing basis by analyzing key metrics and assisting in creating comprehensive reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in event management, hospitality, marketing, public relations, brand management, or any related.
• Demonstrated presentational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized with a keen eye for detail.
• Prior successful execution of event planning.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a deep understanding of design principles and marketing channels.
• Expert knowledge of all social networking platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Canva, Constant Contact.
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (with an emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Benefits

• 16 days of PTO, health care, and Simple IRA matching retirement benefits offered.