Under the general direction of the Chief Advancement Officer, the Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing internal and external events including our primary annual Breakfast fundraiser.
This includes but is not limited to, finding and booking venues, liaising with clients and suppliers, handling logistics, managing budgets and invoicing, managing risk, presenting post-event reports, and providing oversight for event support staff and volunteers.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESHigh School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred2+ years' experience coordinating large-scale eventsProficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePointExcellent written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of event marketing strategies and techniquesAbility to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment often with tight deadlinesAbility to multi-taskAbility to work independently and exercise judgment to solve operational problemsSkills in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilitiesAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrates cultural competency and sensitivity to the needs of adults with multiple challengesULMS Total CompensationMost Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period Medical - $8,325 per yearDental - $570 per yearVision - $65.
04 per yearGroup Life & ADD - $39.90 per yearEmployee Assistance Program - $37.80 per year403(b) retirement - $100 per monthLinkedIn Learning AccountProfessional Development Funds up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities*Paid Time Off *3.
5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during the first 24 months of employment8 annual personal holiday / health and wellness days*11 paid holidays + 6 days paid winter holiday breakWA State Paid Family & Medical Leave 0.
8% of salary - 100% employer-paidWorkers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)Taxes 9.
8% of salaryAt Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don't just accept difference we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community.
ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.