Here are 9 cannabis jobs mentioning "events manager" in May 2024, at companies like Friends of the Blue Hills, Cornbread Hemp, City of Tacoma, and Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH), including positions such as Public Relations and Special Events Manager, Manager of Cultivation and Special Events, Social Media & Events Manager, and Tacoma Venues & Events - Senior Events Manager.
More than 30+ days
About The Friends of the Blue Hills
The Friends of the Blue Hills (Friends) is a dynamic and growing non-profit organization devoted to preserving and protecting the Blue Hills Reservation’s natural beauty, diverse natural habitats, and many recreational opportunities. You are the perfect candidate if you are outgoing, passionate about our public conservation land. You will love this job if you would like to develop relationships to engage people to improve the Blue Hills. We currently have over 1,000 members, a Board of ten, two full-time and one part-time staff, and a budget of $350,000.
Manager of Cultivation and Special Events
About the opportunity
The Friends of the Blue Hills is looking for a relationship builder, event manager, community connector, and systems thinker to build a culture of fundraising in the organization. The Friends is at a time in its development when it will benefit from creative and strategic fundraising expertise to support the organization as it experiences a significant and exciting period of growth.
Primary Responsibilities:
Donor Solicitation & Engagement (50%)
- Manage all aspects of the grassroots donor engagement strategy including enrollment, cultivation, solicitation, and communications (identified under $500)
- Serve as the lead fundraiser for donors and prospects and feed the prospect pipeline regularly
- Establish a metrics-driven strategy for their portfolio and work toward annual growth goals developed in partnership with the ED
- Build on current cultivation and engagement strategies for current and prospective individual and corporate donors
- Cultivate and expand relationships with existing and lapsed donors to grow their annual giving, encouraging regular and/ or sustaining gifts
- Develop, manage, and oversee all aspects of the corporate giving program, working closely with program staff to ensure there is reciprocal investment and meaningful stewardship activities
Communication (25%)
- Manage fundraising campaigns and appeals, vendors, and timelines, and coordinate the production and distribution of recurring appeals and stewardship materials
- Write compelling appeals, sponsorship packets, acknowledgments, donor news, reports, and proposals
- Ensure professional, timely, and consistent communication with donors, in support of an overall development strategy
Event Management (25%)
- Design and execute Friends of the Blue Hills’ fundraising events, including the Annual Celebration and donor cultivation events
- Staff the Development and Annual Celebration Committees. Including preparation and management of invitation lists, calendar invites, event/meeting materials, event mailings, and coordinating details with vendors
Skills, qualifications, and qualities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A natural and demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Effective time management and a love of juggling between multiple tasks and initiatives
- Collaborative and flexible working style
- Capable of working independently and taking initiative
- Proven ability of achieving annual revenue targets in nonprofit sector or comparable sales role
- Exposure to the process of how relationships with donors and potential donors are formed and cultivated toward contributing to financial growth
- Demonstrated technical competency and the capacity to learn new software systems
- Knowledge of Google Docs and Google Sheets, and fundraising database systems (eTapestry) preferred
- Familiarity with and a love of the outdoors a plus
Compensation, Benefits, and Working Conditions
Compensation: $30 - $35/hour for approximately 20 hours/week. The Friends offers generous vacation benefits, holidays, sick time, a flexible, supportive, and family-friendly work environment, and a commitment to continued professional development.
This is a remote position as the Friends of the Blue Hills has no office space. Travel to and from the Blue Hills for events and meetings with donors will be necessary on occasion. The ability to set up events, including carry tables, merchandise, and banners etc. with help from volunteers and other staff is required.
To apply: Please submit resume and cover letter on Indeed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton, MA
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Cornbread Hemp is looking for a Social Media & Events Manager to join our growing team. The responsibilities include leading our social media strategy across all social platforms, leading content development across all social platforms, managing relationships with ambassadors and influencers, as well as scheduling and executing promotional events throughout the year.
To be successful in this role, you should:
- Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with teammates.
- Know how to build a community across social platforms including Tik-Tok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more.
- Be experienced in fine tuning social content to effectively reach various target audiences across different channels.
- Be familiar with the latest social media platforms and up-to-date on new trends.
Be an extrovert who is comfortable talking to large groups of people during events as well as training new hires to join the events team, as well as engaging with commenters on social media.
- Be familiar with cannabis and hemp, and the politics and policy surrounding these issues with the desire to learn more about this topic.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a measurable social media strategy that supports business growth and social media growth objectives.
- Work with our graphic designer, videographer, and co-founders to develop educational content, create content during events, and support the launches of new campaigns.
- Manage pre-existing relationships with influencers and ambassadors to make sure their needs are met and questions are answered promptly.
- Grow the Cornbread Hemp community on social media through existing and new programs, such as our ambassador, giveaway, and influencer programs.
- Manage responses to social media comments and direct messages across all social media channels, including weekend and holiday communications.
- Identify new opportunities on social media for Cornbread Hemp.
- Use data to gain insights to aid in content planning.
- Monitor and analyze performance of each channel to measure impact and share learnings.
- Monitor industry and competitive trends in social media channels, tools, and metrics and remain current on social media industry developments to help strengthen our internal strategy.
- Monitor social media platform terms of service and compliance policies towards cannabis and hemp brands to adjust content and strategy based on any changes.
- Represent the voice of our customer and community by staying in-tune with conversations around our brand on social media, and use that knowledge to drive effective communication and brand building.
- Be able to plan and execute local events including designing and staffing the events, transporting products and marketing materials, and communicating with festival managers. I.E Mental Health Fest, Mini-Marathon, Earth Day Fair, etc.
Who You Are:
- Minimum of 4+ years experience in social media and marketing.
- Experience in analytical platforms tracking social media KPIs.
- Deep understanding of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Tiktok, and other owned platforms.
- A clear communicator that understands brand positioning and tone, with strong grammar and spelling.
- Experience growing an authentic community on social media.
- Experience planning and executing branded promotional events with multiple team members.
- Experience managing relationships with ambassadors, influencers, and other brand partners.
- Meticulous, organized, and used to conscious time management in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be located in Louisville, Kentucky
Why You Will Love Working With Us:
Cornbread Hemp is a fast-growing startup in Louisville, Kentucky that makes USDA certified organic CBD products with as much THC as the law allows. As our social media and events manager, you will be able to:
- Advocate for legalizing cannabis locally and nationally.
- Amplify voices in our community who are advocating for social change.
- Cause good trouble by calling out opponents of cannabis legalization.
Although Cornbread Hemp is a young company, we offer the following benefits to our team members:
- Paid vacation days
- Health insurance, including dental and vision
- 401 (K) retirement plans
- Flexible remote working opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Louisville, KY 40299: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Social media management: 5 years (Required)
- Event planning: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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The Tacoma Venue & Events Department is seeking to hire a full-time Senior Event Manager at the Tacoma Dome, Greater Tacoma Convention Center and Special Events. At TVE, we believe safety comes first, inclusivity matters, legendary experiences belong to everyone, and an engaged and collaborative crew make possibilities into reality with creativity and innovation every day.
The ideal candidate takes pride in providing welcoming spaces for our over 800,000 guests annually. They enjoy collaboration and take personal initiative to deliver outstanding experiences. They value inclusivity, are inspired by the community, enjoy working with a variety of people and viewpoints, and want to enrich lives every day.
Under the direction of the Tacoma Venues and Events Deputy Director for Events, this leadership position oversees the management of events for the Tacoma Dome and Greater Tacoma Convention Center and leads a team of Event Coordinators for both venues. This position serves as a TVE liaison with event promoters and organizers, city and regional emergency departments, local transportation entities, and event service partners to ensure that promoter/client requirements are met for each event.
Showcasing a flexible configuration that provides a full capacity of 23,000 as well as a flat floor capacity up to 15,000, the iconic Tacoma Dome is a high-demand venue for the largest names in the entertainment industry. The Greater Tacoma Convention Center is an award-winning venue with over 117,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space. Under TVE direction, the City owned historic theaters: the recently renovated Pantages, the Rialto, and Theater on the Square, are managed by ASM Global and feature a wide variety of arts and entertainment events. Cheney Stadium, home to the AAA Tacoma Rainiers and Tacoma Defiance football club, is managed by the Tacoma Rainiers.
The essential duties of this position include:
- Supervise a staff of four Event Coordinators responsible for coordination of events in their assigned facilities
- Responsible for the training, scheduling, and delegating events to the Event Coordinators
- Prepare floor plans and room diagrams using AutoCAD program for events in accordance with applicable city codes, keeping the safety and security of all attendees in mind.
- Prepare event manifest detailing requirements for each assigned event at the Tacoma Dome and Exhibition Hall. Communicate changes to the all departments before and during the events to ensure a successful event.
- Support Special Events Office-produced events (such as City of Destiny Awards, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration), as needed.
- Direct weekly production meetings by previewing and reviewing events and operations to ensure event details are clearly communicated to all building staff and contractors. Attend and participate in other meetings as necessary.
- Regularly meet and confer with clients and prospective clients; providing assistance in determining operational requirements including event staffing levels and costs associated therewith; function as liaison between operations and other divisions to ensure that promoter’s requirements are met for a given event.
- Communicate with clients before, during, and after their event to accommodate last minute requests, and monitor events in case of emergency or needs that may arise while event is taking place.
- Develop and distribute monthly staffing requests for Tacoma Police Department (TPD), TPD traffic, and Emergency Management Services. Develop and distribute monthly event schedule for outside agencies, including Washington State Department of Transportation, City of Tacoma departments, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, LeMay Museum, REEF Parking, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, and Tacoma Dome contractors.
- Coordinate front of house activities which include: traffic, parking, guest services, concessions, catering, ticketing, marketing, maintenance, police, medics, and fire marshal.
- Coordinate back of house activities which include shipping and receiving, technical production, rigging verification, audio/visual, and facility set-up.
- When needed, serve as Event Manager on Duty in support of events prepared by Event Coordinators at the Convention Center.
- Participate in industry organizations and attend applicable conferences to represent TVE & City of Tacoma and remain current on industry changes, trends, and challenges
- Assist Finance Manager in coordinating pre-event estimates and post-event cost invoices for settlement
- Plan, develop, and implement venue policies and procedures in accordance with Federal, State, County, and City mandates, the TVE mission, and industry best practices
- Serve as Manager on Duty at events
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
Benefits
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family; paid holidays and personal time off; participation in Tacoma's Public Employees' Retirement System and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities. For more information on the City of Tacoma's benefit package feel free to explore City of Tacoma Benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business, public or sports administration, hospitality/entertainment management or closely related field and two years' experience performing responsible administrative work activities involving the planning and coordination of event management activities at a stadium, arena, convention center, conference center or other similar experience in the industry.
Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements
Valid Washington State Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
Work Hours
Non-traditional work hours are required for this position. This position requires non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Occasional travel is required (up to 5%)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Knowledge of event management best practices in the entertainment industry
- Experience working with production and operations teams in a dynamic, fluid working environment
- Basic knowledge of principles and practices of event and venue marketing, sales, event ticketing, security, concessions, and terminology of the live entertainment industry
- Effective time management skills with ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact, and ability to interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
- Detail oriented with quick problem-solving capabilities in high-energy environments
- Basic computer programs. Knowledge of AutoCad and VenueOps preferred
SELECTION PROCESS & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Interested individuals must apply online and attach a current resume and cover letter outlining the specific qualifications that make you the best candidate for this position. NOTE: Applications received without the required resume and cover letter may not progress in the selection process.
Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the interview process. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.
The Community
Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city that sits along the Puget Sound with a population of nearly 210,000. The third largest city in the state of Washington, it is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim.
Tacoma boasts the state's highest density of art and history museums, and is home to a flourishing creative community of writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who each add their unique flair to the city's vibrant commercial landscape.
A magnet for families looking for affordable housing options in the Puget Sound area, Tacoma also draws those who prefer to live in an urban downtown setting with competitively priced condos and apartments that feature panoramic mountain and water views. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!
Communication from the City of Tacoma
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Special Events and Cultivation Manager
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH)
Special Events and Cultivation Manager
About the Museum
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) presents extraordinary, thought-provoking arts programming and exhibitions to educate and inspire audiences nationally and internationally.
Established in 1948, CAMH is one of the oldest non-collecting contemporary art museums in the country and is internationally known for presenting pivotal and landmark work by artists recognized as the most important of the 20th and 21st centuries. CAMH’s mandate is to be present, to connect artists and audiences through the urgent issues of our time, and to adventurously promote the catalytic possibilities of contemporary art. CAMH’s programming, both in and beyond the Museum, is presented free to the public, and advocates for artists’ essential role in society.
Description
The Special Events Manager is a full-time, exempt member of the development staff providing critical support to the Director of Development and the Leadership Team. The Manager is responsible for planning and executing fundraising and donor cultivation events and strategies that generate a substantial portion of the Museum’s operating revenue each year. The Manager works closely with high level volunteers, event chairs, other Museum staff, the Director of Development and the Executive Administrator and Board Liaison to coordinate and implement fundraising events and other smaller cultivation, membership and stewardship events as assigned that support the institution’s mission and its long-range plan. The Manager is highly adaptive and will bring an innovative perspective and creative approach to conceptualizing and implementing events of multiple scales, with the key goal to generate excitement and new resources in support of CAMH’s mission.
Title: Special Events and Cultivation Manager
Reports to: Director of Development
Status: Full Time | Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 6PM with additional evenings and weekends
Salary: Starting salary - $50,000 commensurate with experience
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- In coordination with the Director of Development plan and implement 2 major fundraising events each year, along with additional smaller cultivation, membership and stewardship events according to the annual fundraising plan of the Museum.
- Create and manage the timeline, program, checklist and all logistics for Museum events.
- Work with the Director of Development to establish, monitor and report on revenue and expense goals related to fundraising events.
- Provide superior customer service to all donors, participants and partners, leveraging relationships for continued Museum engagement.
- Oversee all aspects of event solicitations, printed materials, and related communications, including writing content for solicitation letters, printed invitations, and event programs.
- Manage, schedule and coordinate with special event contractors and vendors to produce events and ensure successful and smooth operations.
- Acts as the primary contact and coordinator for outside private events as necessary, including the execution of related contracts and managing privately contracted vendors.
- Support and coordinate a donor travel program in coordination with the Assistant Director of Development and Development Coordinator
- Maintain all event records.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep passion for contemporary art and for connecting artists and audiences. The candidate should be comfortable with and eager to work in a creative environment, and bring integrity, humor, curiosity, and a sense of adventure to a key role.
- Support the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional impact. Values and embraces working in an inclusive environment that strives to ensure a culture of belonging, set within the most diverse city in the United States.
- Participate in a culture of ongoing curiosity, learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement.
- Participate in cross functional teams while working toward achieving institutional outcomes.
- Assists and supports development staff as required.
- Maintains strict confidentiality regarding requests, reports and budgets that often contain sensitive and proprietary information.
- Three-five years fundraising and event management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; demonstrated ability to successfully supervise and support the work of others.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- English language proficiency in both spoken and written form.
- Experience managing stakeholder expectations in a collaborative and creative environment.
- Knowledge of Mac platforms for Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Apps.
- Experience with collaborative project management software such as Monday.com is a plus.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight deadlines.
- Excellent ability to interact within a diverse environment with a high degree of cultural competency and collegiality.
- Ability to give and receive feedback in a constructive and timely manner.
- Must be located in the greater Houston area and willing to work primarily within our office within the Museum District.
- Vaccinated against COVID-19.
Salary and Benefits
The Special Events and Cultivation Manager will be eligible to participate in CAMH’s health insurance benefit plans and have the opportunity to contribute to a pre-tax health and childcare savings plan. The Manager is eligible for 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days annually. These benefits commence on the first day of the 3rd full month after employment begins. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a 401(K) retirement plan. The starting salary range is $50,000 per year and compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
Submission Process
References will only be requested for finalist candidates.
Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate your last name and “Special Events and Cultivation Manager” in the subject line (e.g., “Last Name | Special Events and Cultivation Manager”). No phone calls, please—candidates whose qualifications are best aligned with the components of this job description will receive a response.
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the Museum’s policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to eligible applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional yet encouraged for Museum visitors & staff. Disposable masks, hand sanitizer, & disinfectant are all widely available for staff & visitors. A day porter is employed during the Museum's open hours & at events to provide extra sanitation.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Houston, TX 77006: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Event Planning: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
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The Fifty/50 Group is looking to hire a special events sales manager to sell our vision for an amazing event to potential customers. We have an open position and we are also hiring for the future with Kindling opening later this year along with a private events space at our first cannabis dispensary.
We are a steady, organized group with plenty of opportunities for growth. We are a company that is driven by our people and our passion for hospitality.
Learn about us and our core values, visit: https://www.thefifty50group.com/about/
Virtually tour our event spaces, visit: https://www.thefifty50group.com/catering-events/
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Reports to the Director of Events and Catering
- Generates events sales by scouting new business and maintaining relationships with existing clients
- Serves as the point of contact for clients to plan events, develop contracts, detail events, and help the restaurant and store teams to execute events
- Works with all event vendors including: florists, rental company, security
- Partners with the Fifty/50 operations teams (Culinary, Front of House, Retail and Quick Service) on event preparation
- Meets with clients for additional walk-throughs to finalize event details
- Processes all catering requests via Tripleseat
- Manages a book of business to achieve budgets
- Creates proposals, contracts and event orders, as well as packages tailored to each clients requests
- Recaps events and provides operation, sales and production suggestions to the team
- Maintains fiscal responsibility in terms of rentals, supplies and labor
- Manages day-to-day catering requests and works closely with the team to ensure proper execution of event and catering orders
- Maintains industry knowledge including principles and practices within events and catering
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60614: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Events management: 3 years (Preferred)
- Restaurant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location
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Description: Public Relations and Special Events Manager
Scope of Position: CannaOne Inc. is seeking a Public Relations and Special Events Manager. This position will be responsible for the creation, development, implementation and/or management of public relations and special events for all CannaOne Cannabis Education Expo Events. Position will require some remote work and travel to events.
The position will cultivate and develop close working relationships with media representatives and outlets, including television, radio and print media. Position will gather, write and pitch promotional stories for events, give podcast interviews, edit and distribute media releases. In addition, this position will coordinate and implement all aspects of the PR for special events throughout the year.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in communications or similar field
- Five years or more public relations, communications or event management
- 21 years of age and possessing a valid Driver's License
- Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and articulate various program aspects and needs
- Ability to build and maintain relationships resulting in frequent media coverage in the local community both in print and video
- Excellent speaking, writing, editing and proofing skills, as well as effective persuasive oral communication skills
- Submit a professional headshot photo during the virtual interview process
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Public Relations and Special Events Manager
CannaOne Nation – Las Vegas
Scope of Position: CannaOne Inc. is seeking a Public Relations and Special Events Manager. This position will be responsible for the creation, development, implementation and/or management of public relations and special events for all CannaOne Cannabis Education Expo Events. Position will require some remote work and travel to events.
The position will cultivate and develop close working relationships with media representatives and outlets, including television, radio and print media. Position will gather, write and pitch promotional stories for events, give podcast interviews, edit and distribute media releases. In addition, this position will coordinate and implement all aspects of the PR for special events throughout the year.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in communications or similar field
· Five years or more public relations, communications or event management
· 21 years of age and possessing a valid Driver’s License
· Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and articulate various program aspects and needs
· Ability to build and maintain relationships resulting in frequent media coverage in the local community both in print and video
· Excellent speaking, writing, editing and proofing skills, as well as effective persuasive oral communication skills
· Submit a professional headshot photo during the virtual interview process
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Public relations: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
- Fully Remote
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OVERVIEW
A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.
Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success.
The NPR Events & Experiential team is looking for a dynamic, creative individual to join us as a Senior Manager to create and execute editorially-driven, high touch engagement events and experiences that are intended for the cultivation and stewardship of major donors. This role will report to the Senior Director of Events & Experiential and work closely with both the NPR Presents team and the NPR Development team to oversee and manage programming and production for fundraising events and high level donor experiences, as well as other events with internal and external stakeholders.
NPR Presents designs and executes innovative experiences that bring NPR content to people in real life and in virtual spaces. We set a high bar for production excellence, deepen engagement with new and existing audiences, create revenue opportunities for the organization, and strengthen relationships with NPR Member stations and other partners. In addition to public facing events, our portfolio includes monthly events for donors; an annual signature event that showcases NPR’s talent, programming and funding opportunities to current and prospective major donors; and co-hosted events with NPR’s Member stations to engage collaborative prospects and grow major giving to public radio.
The Senior Manager can be a remote position, but must be located close to a major U.S. airport and will be expected to travel to Washington D.C. and other locations around the country to be on-site for live event production and other projects as necessary.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts discipline or a Bachelor’s degree in business (or the equivalent combination of education and experience)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and produce a portfolio of NPR events, with a specific focus on NPR donor cultivation and stewardship gatherings
- In collaboration with NPR’s Development Division, contribute to and execute a robust donor events strategy to deepen connections between NPR and supporters of public radio
- Manage all content programming tracks for NPR donor gatherings by liaising with newsroom talent and leaders
- Identify event programming opportunities that align NPR’s editorial goals and critical fundraising priorities to inspire donors to deepen their support
- In collaboration with NPR’s Development Division, lead post-event survey and evaluation process to inform event strategy, design and programming
- Maintain clear lines of communication with internal and external project stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross departmental teams on creating all of the content for assigned events
- Develop new event concept proposals and project manage efforts once greenlit
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
- Be an enterprising, entrepreneurial, and productive team contributor, constantly and eagerly identifying new means of innovation to grow NPR Events’ impact with all constituents before, during and after each and every event produced
- At least 4 years experience creating and executing small and large scale events and conferences for a major news, media or arts organization - in person and virtually. You have your finger on the pulse of the diverse cultural landscape across the country. You are innovative and excited about creating content in this space
- At least 4 years experience managing donor related events
- At least 3 years experience managing multi-platform projects staffed by multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare powerful and compelling presentations
- Excellent writing skills; is able to describe and market NPR events through multiple mediums
- Proficiency with navigating a variety of content management systems
- Ability to document internal processes and analyze audience data
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities/conditions
- Experience overseeing and managing complex budgets
- Ability to both work independently and collaborate with others
- Experience managing social media channels and newsletters for events and demonstrated ability to participate in, contribute to and grow and amplify online communities
- Highly organized, including the ability to create and manage complex data sets on various platforms including Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work under ambiguity and under pressure
- Ability and willingness to work varied shifts
- Ability to travel around the country
Physical Demands of position.
- Travel
- viewing a computer terminal
- expansive reading
- assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes
- taking notes
- Operate a telephone
- Operate a computer
- Stand for up to approximately 7 hours at a time
- Walk short distances
- Walk long distances
- Lift up to 25 pounds
- Lift floor to waist
- Lift shoulder to waist
- Carry up to 25 pounds
- Carry a distance of 200 feet
- Bending/kneeling
- Squatting/crouching
- Reaching
- Twisting
- Climbing
- Crawling
- Balancing
- Speaking
- Hearing
- Seeing
- Reading
- Writing
- Typing
- Distinguishing colors
- Precise dexterity
- Operate a computer
- Operate a telephone or cell phone
- Operate a copier
Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.
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NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.
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Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
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Report relevant metrics, messaging and ROI
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Events or Hospitality is a plus
- 3+ years of event planning experience
- Agency experience is a plus
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- Resourceful and able to problem solve on the spot
- Experience communicating with and presenting to upper level executives
- Plays close attention to detail
- Organized and committed to maintaining a structured timeline and budget
- Impeccable time management skills
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- Self-starter and motivated to get the job done to the clients satisfaction every time
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite
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