Senior Manager, Events

WHO WE ARE  United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is home to the change makers and justice seekers. We're individuals from various walks of life making collective steps towards a better future for our community. Our focus is on bringing about real and sustainable change by unleashing the collective power of people to open minds, unite diverse communities, and convert compassion into action for a more just, inclusive, and thriving L.A. County. Together, we make tangible impact on some of our toughest community issues including poverty, homelessness, education equity, and economic prosperity. For us, being 'united' isn't just in reference to our organization but to our hope for the future of Los Angeles. Regardless of race, gender, orientation, or self-identification - we do our part as one by making room for all.  
WHAT WE DOThe Marketing & Engagement department engages constituents to increase awareness, shape brand perception and drive revenue. The team includes marketing, communications, and events functions, engaging our audiences to action according to our mission. WHY WE NEED YOU This role is the head of events for the organization, and is an ideal opportunity for an experienced events manager looking to guide and manage best practices and deliver engaging, high-value events. It is a unique opportunity to use your marketing and events skills to serve your community in a mission-driven environment. We are seeking candidates with experience managing events that achieve objectives for shaping brand loyalty and delivering revenue. 

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE

• Overview of responsibilities:
                     o   The Senior Events Manager for United Way of Greater Los Angeles serves as the leader for all aspects of event planning and execution for pre-event, event, and post-event phases.                      o   This position leads a range of events for strategic audiences, VIPs, and the general public.                      o   This role is the head of events for the organization, overseeing event planning, logistics, budgets, and team coordination to ensure high-quality experiences for donors, stakeholders, and attendees.
• Event management and logistics
                     o   Serve as leader, central point of contact, and project manager internally and externally for all events                     o   Plan, manage, and deliver approximately 15 events per year, including community events, volunteer events, donor events, and 1 tentpole event—WalkUnited—with ~10,000 participants                     o   Manage and execute end-to-end event logistics                     o   Work independently and proactively
• Operations and collaboration
                     o   Develop and manage master calendar of events for the organization                     o   Collaborate with stakeholders internally and externally                     o   Develop and manage budgets; manage expenses                     o   Manage vendors; negotiate contracts                     o   Create and manage documentation for all events

WHAT 1 YEAR OF SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Centralized management of event calendar and planning phases
• Implementation of event management best practices and procedures
• Increased community participation and sponsorship revenue for annual Walk event
• Establish and optimize metrics for event ROI, including financial performance and brand engagement

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (The Must-Haves)

• Education & Experience:
                     o   Bachelor’s degree required                     o   Minimum 6 years of full-time event management experience                      o   Minimum 3 years of experience supervising and developing direct reports
• Personal Qualities:
                     o   You enjoy a hybrid environment that includes both in-person and remote work styles and are able to work from our DTLA office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.                     o   You are able to provide documentation of your status as fully vaccinated with primary series of COVID-19 vaccine upon being hired.                     o   You understand the value of racial equity as an organizational operating principle and are committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE A FIT (The Nice-to-Haves)

• You enjoy leading the charge to create compelling and memorable events
• You have keen attention to detail, sound judgment, and a strategic mindset
• You know your way around the Microsoft Windows operating systems and all it's essential programs including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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