What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Associate position at PPMM?
Events Associate
Full-Time (Hybrid)
San Jose, CA
$27-$29/hr
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Create and maintain department event calendar in collaboration with Events Manager and Event Production Specialist.
- Enter attendee registration, sponsorship recognition, event pledges, gifts, and sponsorships in
database - In close collaboration with the Events Production Specialist, correspond with sponsors and event attendees
- Follow up with sponsors and attendees on sponsorship and attendee data gathering
efforts. - Import invitation and attended lists to database.
- Track and monitor event host committee fundraising efforts by maintaining database and
distributing reports - Support in the preparation of event logistic materials such as attendee and speaker bios, run of
show, scripts, programs, sponsorship lists, and volunteer and staff assignments - Attend and support all Development events
- Maintain and prepare inventory of event supplies, including packing and loading of supplies
ahead of events, and organizing and cleaning up post event - Support in event site setup and cleanup
- Support the production of event collateral and materials such as nametags, seating charts,
registration lists, and other day of event necessities, leveraging mail merges and database
reporting - Support event production by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to:
- Facilitate the timely vendor negotiation process between PPMM Legal and the vendor by being the liaison between the two using the Events Manager reviewed vendor contract.
- Following protocols to ensure timely vendor payments and to obtain Certificate of Insurance, per signed agreements.
- Support development of print and digital deliverables
- Adhere to Safety & Security Team protocols to ensure event safety
- Create, review, and update event procedures in collaboration with Events and DevOps staff.
- Adhere to c4 and PAC event and protocols to ensure compliance
- Work with/supervises volunteers/interns as applicable
- Travel required within affiliate territory, with occasional out of territory travel needed.
- Complete event related credit card expense reports.
- Post non-event gifts during peak times and when backup is needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to perform the duties described above. A typical means of acquiring those abilities would
be:
Ability to perform the duties described above. A typical means of acquiring those abilities would
be:
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BA/BS degree or equivalent experience. Nonprofit Development event experience a plus.
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1-4 years of experience in event production, development operations, fundraising, or nonprofit administration preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and
Asana - Proficiency with Salesforce, or equivalent database or fundraising software
- Ability and willingness to travel
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent time management, organizational and decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to maintain accuracy and focus while performing detailed and process-driven work.
- Ability to take direction and work both independently and collaboratively while contributing positively to a high-performing, collaborative team.
- Ability to coordinate development or administrative projects
- Ability to relate professionally to major donors, staff, and the public and to collaborate with
diverse groups - Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Travel may vary based on the needs of the organization
- This position is a hybrid role that will require regularly scheduled on site work at a local
health center or administrative office - Weekend and evening hours are required leading up to and during events, occasional overtime
required during event season - Must have personal, reliable transportation, and valid driver’s license
Salary : $27 - $29