Events & Experience Manager

Are you called to a meaningful career in Events Management to serve behind the scenes in providing Hope, Homes, and Healing for children and families in crisis. This full time position will oversee the event planning, revenue generation, and production for all fundraising events for 4KIDS.

Duties:

• Lead the planning and execution of all fundraising and engagement events
• Manage event timelines, budgets, vendors, and volunteers to ensure smooth execution
• Negotiate costs and services with vendors
• Secure guest speakers and entertainment and coordinate rehearsals
• Oversee foster care events manager and assist with foster care events as needed
• Support fundraising for events through vendor partnerships, auction recruitment, and sponsor procurement
• Engage new partners on tours of 4KIDS headquarters
• Oversee event marketing and communications in collaboration with the marketing team
• Evaluate event outcomes, collect feedback and data to measure effectiveness and inform future planning
• Prepare and adhere to budgets and provide periodic progress reports to staff directors for each event
• Oversee and complete set-up, breakdown, and decorating on event day
• Lead the design of an event experience that facilitates fundraising
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field preferred
• Heart for ministry and alignment to serve in a Christ-centered ministry
• 3 years of experience in event planning (200 guests special events)
• Proven ability to generate revenue through events and sponsorships
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Budget management and negotiation skills
• Experience with hiring and managing vendors for event production
• Comfort with public speaking and representing the organization at community events
  
  
  

Why work at 4KIDS?

• Certified Best Christian Workplace for 8 years in a row
• Excellent benefit package (medical/dental/life/disability insurance and retirement plan with match provided)
• Great staff culture
• Amazing workplace environment
• Fulfilling career providing Hope, Homes & Healing for children in crisis