Event Manager

The Event Manager is responsible for ensuring that Apple Seeds events are engaging, meaningful, and welcoming experiences. The role is responsible for leading the event team to promote, coordinate, implement and oversee the organization’s fundraising events, private dinners and venue rentals, and manage administrative tasks of the department. The Event Manager will support the initial start up of a small series of events in the Central AR region. Analyze flow of this process and corresponding documents, recommending improvements in event operations and administrative processing.Pre-planning coordination for all events: schedule staff/volunteer/vendors as needed, determine rental equipment orders, organize all venue details based on event (tables, chairs, napkins, menus and service details, dishes, table decor, etc. Experience with a busy events calendar is preferred.Enjoys working with a collaborative team of internal and external partners to create welcoming, engaging, and meaningful experiences for diverse groups and audiences.Commitment to creating well-organized, high-quality events.Experience coordinating event logistics, including schedules, vendors, supplies, setup, breakdown, and day-of operations.