Director of Special Events

This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of special events at a high level for The Razorback Foundation, Inc., and Razorback Athletics. · Responsible for consulting with the Executive Director and CFO/COO to establish special events budgets for each fiscal year; to stay within budgets; to fulfill logistical planning and execution needs for all assigned special events; to coordinate with all necessary Foundation team members as necessary for various special events; and to assist in completing stewardship tasks · Responsible for maintaining and upholding the Razorback Foundation’s and Athletic Department’s reputation for excellence, integrity, responsibility, caring, and prudent management of special events and provide assistance in the development and strengthening of relationship with all key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, members of the Razorback Foundation Board, University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, the administration of the University of Arkansas, the University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Razorback Foundation members, alumni, guests, and staff · Responsible for embracing all demographics of Arkansas Razorback fans and developing meaningful relationships with an authentic ability to relate to current and prospective Foundation members, including arranging donor visits with the Executive Director and/or the Athletic Director · Manage an ongoing calendar of events of the Razorback Foundation and Razorback Athletics as well as evaluate opportunities to leverage events and member or donor interest with other event plans