Resource Development and Events Manager

Located in Olympia, WA

Salary: $60,000/yr

Express is now hiring for a Resource Development and Events Manager at a local non-profit organization based out of Olympia, WA. This is an evaluation-permanent opportunity. The schedule will be Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. The compensation for this position will be $60,000/yr. 

This company offers fantastic benefits to include 100% employer paid medical/dental/vision, short and long term disability, 11 paid holidays, 120 hours of paid time off annually, and a simple IRA plan with company matching up to 3%. 

 

Job Duties: This position will plan and implement all organization events. Duties will include event coordination, securing event sponsorships, event related marketing, and volunteer coordination.

 

EVENT COORDINATION

• Project management including: locations, timelines, logistics, and all event details.
• Work with Resource Development staff to build, coordinate, maintain, and grow contact lists for each event.
• Manage all potential venue and vendor relationships and communication throughout the planning process.
• Recruit, grow, train, and manage event volunteers.
• Secure, coordinate, and communicate event support responsibilities and logistic needs with staff and volunteers assigned to help with the day of event execution.
• Oversees event marketing and promotion.
• Coordinate ticket promotion and sales when needed.
• Manage all guest relations, volunteer coordination, and logistics for the day of events – troubleshooting any challenges to ensure the event runs smoothly.
• Align all events with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Reports fiscal results to the finance department.
• Conduct post-event analysis and provide recommendations for improvement.

 

SPONSORSHIPS

• Work with organization staff to build the initial pool of potential sponsors.
• Coordinate, maintain, and grow potential event sponsorships through healthy corporate relationships.
• Develop sponsorship benefit packages.
• Secure organizational events sponsors through corporate relationships.
• Secure event-specific sponsors through corporate relationships.
• Secure in-kind donations for events.
• Follow through on all benefits for sponsors – social media feature, thank you gifts, etc.

 

MARKETING & BRANDING SUPPORT                                                                             

• Provide event information to the marketing department for the organization's website, newsletter, and social media promotion.
• Procure and research event-related and branded supplies as needed – including easels, tablecloths, signage, banners, backdrops, etc.

OTHER

• Assist with other Resource Development tasks as needed.
• Develop positive relationships with the community of Thurston County.
• Represent the organization at local events and meetings, promoting the organization's mission and objectives as needed.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, with the ability to foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.

 

Job Requirements:

 

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in marketing, communications or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of directly related meeting/event coordination experience or equivalent combination. Nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Community connections in Thurston County are preferred.

 

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service, project management, and problem-solving.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Creative and results-oriented self-starter.
• Demonstrated capabilities to work independently and in teams with staff and volunteers.
• Deadline-driven with the ability to balance strategic concerns with day-to-day activities.
• Familiarity with CRM/database systems.

 

How to Apply:

• Email your resume to: Katrina.Bryant@ExpressPros.com 

 

 

Express Employment Professionals offers benefits including Medical Benefits that meet ACA Requirements, Washington Paid Sick Leave & Holiday Pay for full time employees (after working 500 hours and averaging at least 35hrs/wk excluding overtime).

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