July 7, 2024

Event Planner

Feed My Starving Children Schaumburg, Illinois

Consistently apply and adapt processes and procedures to accommodate and solve unique event sizes, spaces, schedules, and situations • Maintain complete event records • Serve as a main point of contact between FMSC and each event host. Attend feedback meetings with event hosts and staff, walk through challenges, create solutions for future event processes, and celebrate a job well done • Partner with development staff to review and approve event background and fundraising goals • Approve event site, plan the space layout, calculate production goals, and create volunteer shift schedules. Equip event staff with preparation instructions • Attend at least one event per quarter to ensure the seamless execution of plans, provide support, and develop strong relationships with host teams and manufacturing staff members • Set up and maintain volunteer registration webpages, train users on system, and respond to user questions • Update supply chain team with logistical requirements • Lead and manage special projects, ensuring all aspects align with FMSC's goals and standards • Conduct travel- and event-related training meetings for new and existing MobilePack staff • Collaborate with Event Planning Team leaders to assess processes and make data-driven enhancements • Contribute innovative optimization strategies and ideas. Your Qualifications: • Commitment to support and promote FMSC’s Christian mission and goals • Minimum of associate’s degree and 2 years of related work experience required. Able to respectfully and professionally communicate and be assertive with internal and external contacts • Able to be a self-starter, work both autonomously and collaboratively, follow processes and procedures, and exercise sound judgment and decision-making • When at events: ability to exert yourself physically for an 8+ hour shift.

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