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Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, our 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.
Job Summary
Action Against Hunger’s External Relations Department seeks a Special Events Officer to contribute to design and fully implement purposeful and engaging experiences that will deepen audiences’ connection to our mission. The successful candidate believes in the power of storytelling to mobilize support for humanitarian crises and the fight to end hunger.
The Special Events Officer will be responsible for implementing an annual engagement calendar designed to accelerate ACF’s strategic goals. They will execute a varied events strategy intended to raise revenue, acquire new supporters, increase brand visibility, enable advocacy opportunities, support board leadership, or facilitate moments of appreciation for our community.
This annual plan includes signature events such as our annual gala and our 'Together Against Hunger' event. This role will also oversee more intimate in-person experiences across the United States, as well as digital offerings available to audiences worldwide. We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated experience managing galas or other large-scale signature events while feeling comfortable pivoting to smaller, more intimate gatherings.
The ideal candidate will take ownership of event logistics and recommend changes to help advance and professionalize our approach. They will work respectfully and diplomatically with diverse teams, be highly energetic, thrive under pressure, and bring creativity and a sense of humor to work every day.
Purpose: Produce special events for our current and prospective audiences, engaging them in Action Against Hunger’s global mission.
Engagement: Work with diverse audiences and internal and external teams to design and execute plans to enhance Action Against Hunger’s profile in the US market.
Delivery: Identify, develop, and lead a team of consultants who will execute a strategic plan designed to meet the goals of brand awareness and engagement indicators.
Essential Job Duties
Supervisory Responsibilities
Physical Demands
Working Conditions, Travel and Environment
Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse
Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
Required Skills & Competencies
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender-identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. ACF-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$93k-119k (estimate)
12/05/2023
05/21/2024
actionagainsthunger.org
NEW YORK, NY
7,500 - 15,000
2017
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
ANDREA TAMBURINI
$200M - $500M
Social & Legal Services
Action Against Hunger is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides nutrition, health and food security solutions for malnourished children.