Events Manager (National)

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Events, the Events Manager will be part of a centralized shared services team to support both internal and external events for Year Up United that advance the visibility of Year Up United and our mission. This person will not only work closely with their Marketing & Events colleagues but also collaborate cross-functionally to manage strategic events that further the Organization’s mission and goals.  

In keeping with Year Up United’s values, the Events Manager will also have the opportunity to interact with students as an affiliate coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Event Management and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Manage and execute a portfolio of strategic events in collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups across the Organization ,
• ICollaborate with the Associate Director of Events and Event Managers on various initiatives, events, and projects fostering teamwork and efficiency.
• Manage budget & expenses, RAPID & MOCHA responsibilities, project management, and reporting for each assigned event, ensuring efficiency and accountability for the event’s success.
• Generate all income/expense reporting, post-event reconciliations, and key metric/ROI reports for each assigned event
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success against objectives and prepare reports for review by direct management and senior leadership.
• Support the creation and maintenance of standardized tools and process that promote efficiency, control costs, and maximize ROI for all events at Year Up United
• Serve internal client teams through strong collaboration and leading through influence skills to ensure seamless and successful event delivery
• Fulfill additional event or team related responsibilities as required

National Team Member

• Foster a culture of belonging at the organization, actively participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Contribute to organizational impact goals by delivering quality events that empower internal teams, drive revenue, and engage partners and donors across the full YU portfolio
• Interact with students as an affiliate coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4 years of successful event planning and production experience including vendor management, venue selection, and invitation systems with nonprofit organizations
• Track record in developing and delivering successful events that contributed to the achievement of set goals and mission of the organization
• Strong project management skills coordinating multiple stakeholders and tasks and meeting deadlines
• Exceptional attention to budget and data detail
• Exceptional customer service skills with excellent follow-up and follow-through
• Proven ability to create and effectively communicate well-organized plans, establishing accountability for their success
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve problems, use discretion and diplomacy, follow-through, and ensure objectives are met in a timely manner
• Experience with information systems and databases, and ability to ensure that all event data (attendees, volunteers, media, etc.) is appropriately tracked and managed
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint; Adobe Creative Suite and Cvent experience is a plus
• Development/fundraising and corporate engagement experience is a plus
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at one time
• Flexibility with work schedule as this position may require evening and weekend work 
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and foster relationships internally and externally
• Willingness to travel as necessary (heaviest during Spring and Fall seasons)
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers

Salary: $68,700 - $78,000

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Year Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the