Associate Director, Event Execution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Convert enterprise strategy into implementable plans and lead the successful execution of a portfolio of market-driven fundraising events.

• Oversee the execution of key events that align with strategic goals, standards, and revenue targets.

• Manage and nurture a team of event staff through daily guidance, coaching, and performance management.

• Supervise event planning and execution, which includes project management, vendor coordination, budgeting, and on-site operations.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among various event components.

• Track progress, assess risks, and evaluate performance across all events.

• Deliver timely reports and manage post-event evaluations.

• Assist in executing the sponsorship and partner experience in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in event management and fundraising.

• Proven capability to manage a portfolio of complex events while ensuring high-quality execution.

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities, with experience in managing and developing team members.

• Skill in converting strategy into actionable plans and effectively driving execution across multiple events.

• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and competing priorities.

• Proficient in leading cross-functional collaboration and aligning stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

• Experience in managing vendors, contracts, and event operational logistics.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a talent for anticipating risks and implementing effective solutions.

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to provide clear direction, updates, and constructive feedback.

• Capacity to build relationships with internal partners, volunteers, and external stakeholders.

• Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a focus on overall event quality and outcomes.

• Willingness to travel regularly for events and related meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Wellness programs.

• Professional development programs to enhance staff skills.