Unicef
Job title:
Manager, Special Events and Experiences
Company
Unicef
Job description
Organization Overview
UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.
Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.
We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.
UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.
Position: Manager, Special Events and Experiences
Location: Nationwide / Remote
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $65,300 – $70,000. This midpoint for the salary grade is $81,600. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience.
Position Description
Reporting to the Director of Special Events within the Philanthropy Division, UNICEF USA is seeking a Manager, Special Events and Experiences capable of project managing while working closely alongside frontline fundraisers to strategically cultivate current donors and introduce new supporters to the organization. The Department’s mission is to produce never-before-seen educational, emotional experiences that will connect diverse target audiences across the supporter continuum to UNICEF’s timely program work around the world. Each project inspires attendees to give urgently while raising national awareness for challenges facing the world’s children today. The Manager will lead projects with an emphasis on leveraging the networks of UNICEF USA supporters across the country and cultivating our current and prospective donor base (at the $25K+ annual level). The Manager will be responsible for executing events and frequently collaborating with board members and supporters to achieve fundraising and audience growth goals. This position will work closely and collaboratively with UUSA Philanthropy and Program teams.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Cultivation, Stewardship and Education Events
- Develop a suite of in-person and/or virtual UNICEF USA priority showcase events per year intended to introduce new audiences to UNICEF’s work and educate current supporters about important issues facing the world’s children today.
- Consult cross-departmentally with colleagues across the Philanthropy team on the cultivation event calendar in order to retain and steward supporters living in key growth markets in the U.S.
- Design production schedules for each type of cultivation program: panel discussions, keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, luncheons, film screenings.
- Write scripts, discussion questions, event descriptions and any event-related copy.
- Research and pitch ideas for keynote speakers on an array of global topics – child protection, climate change, health, water and sanitation, emergency relief, with a special focus on UNICEF USA’s Every Child Fund
- Manage communications with event participants: invitations, preparations, briefing documents.
- Project manage virtual cultivation events with beginning-to-end execution.
- Event Production and Project Communication
- Create unique experiences that communicate the impact of UNICEF’s international work to American audiences through outstanding storytelling.
- Provide guidance to staff and vendors leading in the following areas: production, logistics, catering.
- Assemble and manage detailed production timelines and budgets in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Meet and deliver projects on or under budget.
- Work independently while also managing up effectively to leadership, colleagues and vendors.
- Provide onsite event leadership to staff, volunteers, and program participants.
- Create pre-event planning decks and post event summaries for internal and external stakeholders as needed.
- Evaluate event performance, post-event ROI, and wrap-up reports.
Qualifications:
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
- 4 years of experience running live in-person events.
- Understanding of global matrix processes and workflow, including demonstrated ability to direct projects collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Microsoft products.
- Able to meet key organizational goals and execute them to the highest standards.
- Comfortable with program analysis, measurement, reporting and pipeline impact.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to teams.
- Proven ability to guide teams with calm authority even during high pressure event situations.
- Able to identify key growth opportunities and act on them.
- Excellent project management skills and a desire to improve current processes.
- Ability to travel throughout the United States.
- Able to work occasionally on weekends and/or until 1am if the event requires.
- Proven effectiveness in contract negotiations with consultants, venues, producers, food and beverage.
- Must demonstrate UNICEF USA Core Values: Children and Their Rights; Big Thinking Bold Action; and The Power of We
Desirable
- Familiarity with BBCRM (a Blackbaud product), Box, Cvent, Social Tables, Microsoft Power BI, and Fundraise Up.
- Understanding of current world events and their impact on children.
- Past experience scaling an event or product with tangible results.
- An understanding of the latest trends in event technology.
Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at .
Expected salary
$65300 – 70000 per year
Location
New York City, NY
Job date
Thu, 02 Nov 2023 02:15:45 GMT
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