Special Events Manager in Kirkland, Washington at Friends of Youth

The Special Events Project Manager assists with the planning, development, and executing of strategic events that advance Friends of Youth’s brand, mission, and business objectives. They cultivate sponsors and are the main contact with event venue. They develop and support events focused on employee engagement.

essential duties

1. Plan, organize, and execute various special events including fundraisers, donor events, community awareness events and employee engagement events, including All-Team Meetings.
2. Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, and work plans; ensure events stay within scope and budget, maximizing value and minimizing risk.
3. Procure sponsors for events.
4. Plan event logistics including venue selection, décor and set-up, catering, speakers, entertainment, volunteers, staffing, and day-of coordination, and clean-up process.
5. Track and evaluate event logistics (event attendance, budget, timelines, etc.) and outcomes and prepare post-event reports to assess success and inform future planning.
6. Innovate new event concepts and engagement opportunities aligned with organizational goals.

job requirements

a. Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or Business Administration or applicable degree required.
2. Minimum of 2 years of event relevant working experience.
3. Personal special events coordination preferred.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.

b. Additional Requirements

1. Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
2. Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
3. Must have reliable transportation.
4. Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
5. Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
6. Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
7. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.

We offer:

1. Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees
2. Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24/7 access to telehealth, long term disability and life insurance
3. Retirement plan with match
4. Transgender Health Benefits

Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.