Events Manager

Mission

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Compensation

Starting Salary $62,500 based on experience

Benefits

• Employer paid benefit at 100% for employee only
• Health insurance
• Short- & long-term disability
• Life insurance 1x salary
• YMCA Plus membership
• Voluntary dental, vision, supplemental life, EAP
• Retirement plan with match up to 5% after benefits are effective
• 12 Paid holidays
• Flexible paid time off
• Telecommuting options
• Book and movie clubs
• Snacks & Coffee Bar
• Wellness initiatives
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
  
  

Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Director of Development

Summary/Objective

The Events Manager is responsible for project management and implementation of events. This role sets the stage for an excellent participant experience by anticipating project and participant needs, and meticulous planning and delivery of exceptional events, including pre and post event elements. Work with leadership on vision and direction for each event.

Essential Functions

• Create and manage project plan, timeline, program and task list for Habitat Orlando & Osceola hosted events.
• Lead event planning and production meetings.
• Organize collaboration with Marketing on event marketing, photography and communications needs.
• Create event sponsorship packages.
• Develop relationships with corporate and community partners to secure event sponsorships, as well as retain & steward event sponsors.
• Vet and source event space, food & beverage, entertainment, supplies and other event elements.
• Negotiate costs and services with vendors.
• Collaborate with leadership on event programming including spokespeople and run of show.
• Project-manage all event logistics, including pre, post, & day of event.
• Determine event staffing needs; secure and manage volunteers and staff working the event.
• Work with all departments in the organization to ensure needs are met for successful events.
• Manage post-event results tracking and event supporter stewardship plan.
• Supervise and develop the Volunteer & Events Specialist.
• Provide direction and guidance for volunteer build day events and serve as back up to Volunteer & Events Specialist for build day events at our construction sites, as necessary.
  
  
  

Competencies

• Passionate about the Habitat for Humanity mission and purpose
• Proven track record of generating revenue from events.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to function effectively with minimum daily supervision.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently in a creative and effective manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Self-starter who takes initiative, can manage goals, & meet targets
• Organized & efficient, with strong attention to detail & follow through
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects, with competing demands, while maintaining a commitment to excellence
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will supervise the Volunteer & Events Specialist.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This role will also work in a construction environment. On occasion, an employee may be susceptible to outside weather climate and conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, reach with hands/arms, listen, and communicate. The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 15 pounds on a necessary basis and will occasionally be required to stand and walk for extended periods of time consistent with a typical office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, salaried position and the office hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some early mornings, evenings and weekends may be required.

Travel

Travel, if any, is primarily local during business hours and mileage is reimbursed.

Required Education And Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in event planning and management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must obtain First Aid/ CPR/ AED certificate within first 90 days: training provided by Habitat
• Must obtain Anti-Money Laundering certificate within first 90 days: training provided by Habitat
• Must obtain Safeguarding certificate within the first 90 days training provided by Habitat
• Must obtain OSHA Competent Person certificate within first 90 days: training provided by Habitat
  
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience in nonprofit or affordable housing
• Experience with Salesforce
• Experience with VolunteerHub
• Knowledge of Habitat for Humanity and all aspects of the organization or ability to learn and answer questions on all aspects of the organization in a clear and accurate manner.
  
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Office Location:

Headquarters (main work location):4116 Silver Star Rd. Orlando, FL 32808

To apply:

Please visit our website at www.habitatorlando.org/employment to apply. All resumes will be reviewed upon receipt.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. 6/20/2024

Habitat Greater Orlando & Osceola County Core Values 

WE... leads our core values as WE are a team operating together. WE are the foundation that the core values are built upon; these values do not apply to or represent just one of us -- they apply to all of us. Only as a team will we succeed. 

Deliberate 

• Planful – You look forward and work not only on what is in front of you, but also what is on the horizon. 
• Measured – You pay attention to the little details that make a big difference. 
• Levelheaded – You do things the right way, even when it’s not the easy option.
  
  
  

Honorable 

• Candid – You point out issues, along with possible solutions. 
• Transparent – You own your mistakes and learn from them.  
• Trustworthy – You do what you say you are going to do. 
  
  
  

Nimble 

• Empowered – You accept the independence and responsibility to excel. 
• Creative – You integrate process improvements and innovations into project enrichment. 
• Flexible – You welcome opportunities to broaden your skill set and gain new perspective.
  
  
  

Optimistic 

• Positive – You embrace opportunities to positively elevate others. 
• Fun – You work hard…but have fun doing it. 
• Playful – You incorporate a spirit of adventure and playfulness into your work when appropriate. 
  
  
  

Tenacious 

• Diligent – You are mindful about the details and show care and enthusiasm for big and small projects alike. 
• Dedicated – You champion perseverance in all that you do.  
• Driven – You make sure that the job gets done even when there are obstacles or tight deadlines