What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Manager Part-Time position at Catholic Diocese of Lansing?
Events Manager
Part-time Position
In a world starving for Truth, Father Gabriel Richard High School (FGR) strives to deliver academic excellence in an authentically Catholic community. If you Love God, Love Others, Love Learning, Pursue Excellence, and want to use your gifts and talents to promote our mission of forming intentional disciples of Jesus Christ, then we invite you to apply to join our team.
Job Description: The Events Manager is responsible for the successful planning and execution of FGR’s signature fundraising events, including the school’s fall auction, spring wine auction, and summer golf outing. The Events Manager reports directly to the president and partners closely with staff and volunteers to deliver outstanding events that build the FGR brand, fund the tuition assistance offered to FGR families in need and build community.
The Events Manager position requires some evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute FGR’s signature events, including:
- Fall Auction
- Spring Wine Auction
- Summer Golf Outing
- Research, discern and secure venue for events.
- Form and lead planning/host committees to drive attendance and attain fundraising goals.
- Solicit sponsorships and gifts-in-kind for events.
- Ensure all logistics (e.g. location, décor, food & beverage, invites, promotions, seating, A/V, giving mechanisms, program, setup and cleanup) are executed in a timely and high-end manner.
- Coordinate details with vendors/caterers/venues.
- Ensure events stay within budget and that all expenses are tracked and all invoices paid in a timely manner.
- Ensure all credit cards are charged correctly and receipts are provided in a timely manner.
- Thank all volunteers and participants, as appropriate.
- Conduct debriefs after each event to celebrate victories and capture areas for improvement.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communication, marketing, public relations, business or other related field.
- Experience planning and executing a minimum of five high-end events with over 100 people in attendance.
- Proven ability to form and manage cohesive teams of volunteers.
- Success soliciting financial gifts and gifts-in-kind in support of a cause.
- Disciplined with tracking performance results and constantly thinking about how to improve future events.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize information and communicate it in an accurate, professional, and compelling format, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work as a valued team member while maintaining a strong sense of responsibility for achieving individual performance goals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and highly acclimated with at least one events management application.
Critical Qualities
- Intentional disciple of Jesus Christ who evidences values, integrity, and ethics consistent with the Catholic faith and Fr. Gabriel Richard High School;
- Polished and professional in demeanor, using appropriate manners and etiquette.
- Winsome personality, with a natural ability to connect with people and move them to action;
- Compelling conversationalist and intelligent listener;
- Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity;
- Maintains strict confidentiality;
- Self-starter with strong initiative and follow through;
- Sustained positive attitude;
- Highly organized and detail oriented; and
- Willing to work evenings and weekends.
Application Instructions
- Please email your cover letter, résumé, statement of faith* and application to: fgroffice@fgrhs.org.
- The statement of faith should briefly explain your faith journey, your current place of worship, your spiritual disciplines, and any experience you have in spiritual leadership roles.
FGR Mission
Father Gabriel Richard High School, a Catholic school community, exists to build up the Body of Christ through the intellectual and spiritual formation of its students. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, FGR cultivates in each student a sense of awe in response to the beauty of truth. Strengthened by the Sacraments, students are equipped to live at the service of others through academic excellence, intentional discipleship, creativity and sportsmanship.