Planned Parenthood North Central States

Events Manager – Twin Cities, MN

Remote, Located in Twin Cities

Starting salary for candidate who meets minimum requirements (Experience will be compensated): $52,400 /year

Typical Schedule: 40 hours/week – all positions are benefits eligible.

Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.

About Us:

At Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS), we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That’s why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of young people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.

Click here to learn more: Our Mission

What to expect:

Under immediate supervision of the Senior Events Manager, the Events Manager performs a wide variety of functions. The Events Manager will strengthen and expand support for the organization by working collaboratively to design, plan, and implement development-based special events. Event Managers are advocates in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all.” They may perform other related duties as assigned.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Responsibilities:

This position will impact us with the following contributions:

• Oversee and coordinate development-based, donor-centric fundraising events, including but not limited to:
  • Setting and achieving event goals, with the Senior Events Manager, staff, and volunteers as appropriate.
  • Event planning, logistics, implementation, project management, invitation production and mailing, and event follow-up.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Events Manager, staff across departments, vendors, service providers, volunteers, and other stakeholders to ensure highly effective and successful events.
• Oversee the management of events-based data in Raiser’s Edge, including guest registrations, data entry, running queries, and reports.
• Coordinate with donors and volunteers throughout the affiliate on events to advance the achievement of event goals, as needed.
• Manage online event-related operations, including bulk emails in content-management systems, and fundraising technology.
• Manage the tracking and documentation of event information (formats, speakers, special guests, etc.) and numbers (hosts, RSVPs, attendees, expenses, revenue, etc.)
• Assist with development activities and perform other duties as needed.
• Travel and attend fundraising events across the five-state affiliate as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years in planning and coordinating successful events.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Access to independent transportation, valid driver’s license, and current vehicle insurance, and willingness to drive to different locations as needed.

Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations both internally and with donors and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and create a positive environment that demonstrates PPNCS’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage numerous projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate creativity and initiative while exercising discretion and judgement.
• Ability to gather, absorb, and synthesize information from a variety of sources.
• Willingness and strong ability to work with volunteers and volunteer committees.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision – With equity-based premium tiers
    • NICE HEALTHCARE – free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550 free medications
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • PTO, Float holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • 403(b)
  • Eight weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance

Please note:

We require all PPNCS employees, volunteers, interns, and fellows to have a current, up-to date, COVID vaccine (Exemptions may be provided for medical, disability (ADA) or religious reasons.)

Planned Parenthood North Central States supports people of all ages in making responsible choices and planning their futures. We are an organization committed to creating and fostering an environment that leads to engaged employees, and we believe engaged employees results in satisfied customers and exceptional experiences. When you work for Planned Parenthood you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom. 

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.

This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit and, depending on state law, requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.

Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org for more information.