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Archdiocese of New York
Office of Catholic Education Advancement
Associate Director of Special Events
Primary Responsibility: Manage all events for the Office of Catholic Educational Advancement
Direct Supervisor: Executive Director of Inner-City Scholarship Fund
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all aspects of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund Annual Dinner: Oversee catering; handle the program and printed materials; work with point persons at companies of Honoree and Co-Chairs; create and adhere to timeline for communications and printing; develop income projections; supervise mailings and follow-up calls; develop a staffing plan for event.
- Coordinate all aspects of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund FRIENDS Gala: Work with Gala committee in selecting a site and chairperson(s); coordinate program; handle on-site catering; create a budget; develop income projections; develop printed materials and supervise mailings and follow-up calls; develop a staffing plan for the event.
- Coordinate all aspects of Inner-City Scholarship Fund’s Lawyers Committee Annual St. Thomas More Award Luncheon: work with the committee in selecting a site and honoree(s); coordinate program; create a budget; develop income projections; develop printed materials; supervise mailings and follow-up calls; develop a staffing plan for the event.
- Work with all program professionals and volunteer groups to plan, coordinate and manage each of their major fundraising and cultivation events including cocktail parties, breakfasts, luncheons, receptions, and others.
- Collaborate with the development team on all endowment and sponsor-driven events.
- Provide oversight and direction for the Manager of Special Events
- Special projects as needed
Performance Standards:
- Execute each event flawlessly and on time
- Achieve maximum participation in all events and activities by effectively leading volunteer groups
- Achieve fundraising goals
- Maintain good communication with Trustees and volunteers
Position Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree required
- Experience: A minimum of five years of event experience (preferably nonprofit)
- Track record of working with volunteers
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge of executive office protocol and the ability to respect confidential information
- Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus
Personal Characteristics:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong knowledge of Windows, MS Word and Excel, Raiser's Edge, and PowerPoint
- Intelligent, articulate, and highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to relate effectively with upper management, peers, and others
- Ability to carry out multiple and diverse tasks concurrently
- Initiative to constantly seek ways to improve department results
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New York, NY 10022: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Events management: 5 years (Preferred)
- Raiser's Edge: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location