Job Description

Special Events Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time (.8 FTE) - Exempt - Salary, 25-30 hours per week, up to 40 hours the week leading up to events

Reports to: Director - Community Impact

Direct Reports: None

Job Location: Des Moines, IA

About Junior Achievement of Central Iowa (JA)

Junior Achievement is education for what's next. As a strategic partner collaborating with educators, employers, investors, leaders, and the communities they serve, we are dedicated to helping students achieve academically today and economically tomorrow. As a local leader in experiential learning backed by a national network and a century of experience, we are driving toward lasting change. This means ensuring a generation of students has the transferable skills and competencies needed to navigate a rapidly changing world. By delivering career-connected learning, we are invested in accelerating economic mobility through education. By helping students become confident, capable, and connected today, we can ensure they have access to opportunity-filled futures tomorrow. Junior Achievement of Central Iowa reaches more than 43,000 students annually across 200 schools and is part of JA USA, which serves 4.6 million students annually across nearly 100 U.S. markets. Learn more at www.jacentraliowa.org.

TEAM VALUES

The below five values are the guiding characteristics that define our organization's culture.

POSITIVE ENERGY:

Exhibits enthusiasm about the JA Mission when talking to staff and others. Displays a "can-do" attitude, is level-headed, and effectively responds to shifting priorities, change, challenges, and setbacks.

INTEGRITY:

Demonstrates sound ethical behavior that builds confidence and trust of coworkers and external constituents, and other business contacts. Operates without hidden agendas and always accepts responsibility for own actions. Emphasizes the importance of accuracy in all work products.

EXCELLENCE:

Focuses on continuously improving the way work is done. Understands that the status quo often means "falling behind." Strives for "customer delight" when delivering value to various JA stakeholders.

FLEXIBILITY:

Effectively responds to shifting priorities, change, challenges, and setbacks; makes an effort to accommodate personal styles and needs.

TEAM PLAYER:

Respects perspectives and talents of each staff member and all constituents. Collaborates with others to achieve team and overall organizational priorities; involves others to prevent and solve conflict; shares risk and recognition.

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Special Events Manager primarily provides planning, tracking, execution and follow-up of all special events and fundraisers in a team-based environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as staff lead and coordinator before, during and after for the following events: JA Golf Classic, JA Bowl-a-Thon, JA Stock Market Challenge, JA Appreciation Event, and JA Rising Women. Coordinate with the Community Impact team to ensure donor and event marketing expectations are met for special events such as signage, recognition, and promotion Assist in gathering event registrations and attendee information Ensure special events meet or exceed budgeted expense goals Provide status updates regarding special events and report on grant deliverables as needed Develop and maintain record and relationships with vendors and event attendees including RSVPs, reminders, and after event surveys Meet regularly with Director - Community Impact to align work with strategic goals and priorities of the organization Maintain an inventory of event related supplies and assist with purchase or donation requests for new materials for events Additional event opportunities which include but are not limited to ribbon cuttings, small donor gatherings, board meetings Other projects and duties as assigned
The above position description is not all-inclusive and is not an implied contract of duties performed. It is a general overview of position responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and credentials 2+ years of experience leading and organizing fundraising events with 200+ attendees Experience leading and organizing fundraising events for a local or national nonprofit Experience selling sponsorships for events Knowledge and understanding of the donor cycle Exceptional customer-focused service Strong relationship-building/management skills Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Organized and detail oriented Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment Strong computer skills and ability to troubleshoot technology issues

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands are representative of a typical office work environment and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Additionally, the person in this role will be required to occasionally lift or carry 25-50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Junior Achievement is committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. In all aspects of the employment process, we provide opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.50 - $28.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person