Event Manager

Job Summary: The Events Manager is an integral member of Engage! Cleveland’s small, but mighty team. The role plans and executes all our events.

Location: Hybrid, typically 2-3 days in the office, 3135 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH and 2-3 work from home each week.

Primary Responsibilities
Events/Programs

Manage the planning, execution, and evaluation of 10 signature events per year, which includes multi-day events and a combination of in-person and virtual programming.
Event management support for multiple events and meetings including identifying dates, locating meeting space, securing speakers, ordering food/drink, coordinating event kits for virtual events and other associated needs.
Use Teams to host virtual events for Engage! Cleveland, which includes scheduling on the platform, sending calendar invites and providing tech support
Create event materials which include agenda, speaker ask lists, PowerPoints, remarks, reminder/thank you emails.
Public speaking by providing speaking remarks, speaker introductions, etc. at events.
Manage event calendar by assisting with the planning, promotion and execution of events and programs.
Provide post-event evaluation including final budget, recommendations, action items and satisfaction.
Track in-kind donations from events and programs via a spreadsheet and provide to our accountant.
Provide sponsors with marketing benefits for their event sponsorships including distributing ticket promo codes, coordinating speakers, logo placement, etc.
Manage event related partnerships including venue trade, program partners, in-kind donations, etc.
Ensure timely communications and exceptional attendee experiences for in-person and virtual programs.
Coordinate invoicing for event tickets.

Leadership Council/Board/Committee Management

Manage Programs Committee of Board of Directors by developing agendas/meeting materials, note-taking, generating a list of meeting follow‐ up tasks, contacting meeting participants, etc.
Manage Governance Committee of Board of Directors by developing agendas/meeting materials, note-taking, generating a list of meeting follow‐ up tasks, contacting meeting participants, etc.
Review ongoing feedback from the Leadership Council on programming, ensuring topics stay relevant and serve the community.
Coordinate Leadership Council volunteers as needed.

Marketing

Assist Marketing and Communications Manager by sharing content for marketing collateral, website, e-blasts and social media.
Assist with graphics for social media, website and event programs using Canva.
Assist with coordination of paid social media campaigns.

General/Other

Basic office administration such as answering the phone, filing, managing the info email account, etc.
Become fully knowledgeable of Engage! Cleveland’s mission, vision, strategy and programs
Develop and coordinate project work plans intended to accomplish goals and objectives for complex programs and projects, track project milestones and deliverables
Build and maintain productive relationships with the staff, Board, volunteers and other partners
Attend community meetings/events as a representative of Engage! Cleveland

Qualifications/Skills

Bachelor’s or advance degree, preferably in event management, nonprofit management, or related field.
Must have 2-5 years’ experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Social media platforms, Teams familiarity with event platforms, Neom CRM or similar CRM systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong listening skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of constituents.
Superior time management, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and complete multiple competing projects and tasks in a timely manner with great attention to detail while hitting deadlines and goals.
Candidate must pass a background check and drug test.
Position is required to work occasional nights and weekends as needed.

To Apply
Please apply by sending a cover letter, salary expectations, and resume to [email protected] with the subject line Events Manager.
Please note our organization does not provide health benefits, but rather a stipend to purchase independently.