Manager, Events
Room To Grow
- The Bronx, NY
- $80,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- In partnership with the Director of Marketing and Communications, develop and implement a comprehensive events strategy that aligns with the organization's mission, goals, and objectives.
- Define event goals, target audiences, themes, and formats, and develop strategies to maximize the impact and effectiveness of events.
- Oversee all aspects of event planning and execution, including venue selection, vendor management, logistics, scheduling, and on-site coordination. Ensure that events are well-organized, engaging, and successful in achieving their objectives.
- Develop event budgets in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial guidelines. Monitor expenses and revenue, track budget performance, and identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation to maximize event potential.
- Support the development of event fundraising strategies, identifying sponsorship opportunities, cultivating relationships with donors and sponsors, and coordinating fundraising activities before, during, and after events.
- Manage event committees composed of staff, volunteers, board members, and other key stakeholders. Provide leadership, guidance, and support to committee members, coordinate committee meetings, and facilitate collaboration to ensure the successful planning and execution of events.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key event stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and community members.
- A passion for the mission, vision, and core values of Room to Grow.
- 5+ years experience in event planning and management; background in nonprofit or mission-driven companies preferred but not required.
- Proven track record of successfully planning and executing a wide range of events, from small-scale gatherings to large-scale galas.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative event strategies that drive engagement and support organizational goals.
- Budget management experience, with the ability to develop and manage event budgets of varying sizes.
- Proficiency in event management software and tools, such as event registration platforms and CRM systems.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for event coverage.
- Ability to travel within the US (5-10%).
- Embodies RtG core values, including integrity, respect, growth, collaboration, community and inclusion
- Articulates an authentic passion for and unwavering belief in RtG’s mission, demonstrating a commitment to and literacy around the issues of equity that undergird the work
- Navigates ambiguity and pivots with ease; presents as collaborative and flexible with a strong service mentality and ability to navigate a local/national structure
- Models transparency and encourages open dialogue and inclusivity
- Demonstrates a growth mindset; approaches work with a learning orientation, continuously seeking to improve his or her own work and the work of the organization
- Possesses a deep appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion and seeks to bring people together along lines of difference; is able to model this value in Room to Grow’s internal work by treating our diverse population of families with sensitivity, respect, compassion, and dignity, as well as demonstrating this value with an external presence
- Links strategic objectives with the financial goals of the organization with a focus on execution
- Applies insight and experience in developing and implementing multi-year strategic plans, preferably for a multi-site or complex organizations
- A proactive thinker who seeks out opportunities for learning and growth, respectfully and productively questions the status quo, and has a knack for generating innovative, problem-solving ideas
- Demonstrates disciplined, entrepreneurial, and out-of-the-box thinking, with experience developing and adapting strategies in the face of complexity and ambiguity
- Manages multiple high-stakes projects with strong judgment, strong attention to detail and accuracy, and excellent follow-through skills
- Effectively manages colleagues and leadership to move projects forward in a timely manner
- Adjusts course as needed in the face of challenges and opportunities to maximize impact and deliver results
- Finds innovative ways to overcome obstacles, solve problems, or deal with unforeseen/challenging situations with limited resources
- Is forward thinking, having the ability to anticipate consequences of situations or implications of certain actions, and then to respond appropriately
- Can effectively manage their responsibilities and is able to shift priorities quickly when the situation warrants, applying independent judgment even in high stress situations to provide speedy and effective resolution of issues and complaints
- Leads by example, creating a respectful and inclusive environment while upholding the pillars of the Room to Grow program
- A skilled communicator with the ability to engage and influence a diverse spectrum of individuals, independently driving the cultivation and stewardship of donors and other external partners
- Executes a holistic strategy to achieve annual revenue targets, and an eagerness to think creatively about exploring alternative ways to diversify revenue
- Is able to initiate, cultivate, and influence key stakeholder groups including board members, current funders, prospects, and policy leaders with effective communication, relationship building, and fostering trust
- Delegates responsibly with an emphasis on growing team members’ expertise while executing effective and powerful special events
- 8+ weeks of paid time off per year
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA
- 403(b) retirement savings with matching program
- Quarterly wellness reimbursement up to $150 per quarter
- So much more!