Manager, Strategic Events

London, UK: GBP 35,900.00 - 41,900.00 Annually

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Job Description

Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, we are at work in over 40 countries and 25 offices across the U.S.

Job Overview:

The Experiential Marketing team, sitting within Marketing and Mobilization, brings together the Strategic Events and Entertainment Relations teams.

The Strategic Events team develops and implements high impact, thought leadership, stewardship, cultivation and fundraising events that introduce new audiences to IRC’s mission and engages current supporters with our work.

This role, Manager, Strategic Events, will be under the direction of the Senior Director of Experiential Marketing and will work with colleagues in International Partnerships and Philanthropy (IPP) and USA Philanthropy to consult, conceptualize and execute on events that engagement activities in support of achieving bold fundraising goals, profile-raising events and though-leadership opportunities. These events and activities will include those within the U.S. and abroad.

The successful candidate will be a teammate who is motivated, detail and solution oriented, creative and who thrives in a fast-paced office environment. The Manager, Strategic Events will possess the ability to effectively handle and efficiently prioritize multiple projects and work well with people at all levels of the organization.

Major Responsibilities:

• Run event processes from initiation to wrap up for events, including but not limited to the following:

• Support the development of concept notes and agenda including research as needed.

• Develop and maintain event project plans, event timelines and budgets.

• Lead event configuration in data and event management systems by building registration pages, emails, guest lists and reports etc.

• Collaborate with key internal collaborators to develop and manage invitation lists and RSVP tracking - provide regular updates to all partners.

• Manage collaboration with Content and Creative team on requested digital and printed collateral design: web banners, invitation emails, presentation, programs etc.

• Draft and route event copy: invitation emails, registration confirmation, reminders, event webpage and thank you notes as appropriate.

• Accurately and efficiently enter data to maintain constituent records.

• Run virtual event set up in webinar platform.

• Collaborate with internal teams on post-event wrap up report development.

• Support in the management of event budget.

• Coordinate logistics.

o Secure event space, AV etc.

o Prepare branding and event materials

o Handle the printing of materials as appropriate

o Run onsite event production

o Responsible for onsite registration and volunteer training/management

o Collaborate with fundraising partners on special projects as required.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated interest in event management, marketing and/or non profits is a plus

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Outstanding Microsoft Office and database management skills (Salesforce and/or Cvent experience preferred)

• Proven project and event management skills (in-person, hybrid and virtual) with the ability to balance multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks appropriately

• Meticulous, showing persistence, patience, and resourcefulness around each task and project

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and diplomatically with donors, clients, colleagues, vendors, and consultants

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to think critically and problem solve quickly and effectively

• A great teammate able to work effectively with multicultural, global teams

• Dedication to respecting and maintaining confidentiality of information; and

• Passion for the IRC’s mission

• Language Skills: Fluent English.

Working Environment:

This role may require working remotely full- or part-time (i.e., telecommuting). Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace they can effectively complete their work from during regularly scheduled hours.

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Compensation:

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:

IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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