Event Producer and Strategist

The role... reports to the Director, Event Strategy & Production. • Partner with the Production Coordinator on oversight of event creative, collateral and communications (from save-the-dates to post-event follow-up), event engagement strategy, invitation build and management, asset development, and other materials as needed • Oversee event information management, working with colleagues to ensure all event services and details are accurately documented in the foundations various systems • Manage event contracts, invoices, and requisition requests in close partnership with Department Coordinator to track progress, approvals, and accuracy of cost center coding • Partner with team to revise and refine event operations, systems, processes, guides and templates • Assist the Director in regular evaluation of event portfolio, organize analytics and feedback, refine foundation-wide event best practices and conduct cross-team training and presentations • Track industry and event trends to support creating new innovative ideas for future events and engagements Qualifications • 7-8 years of experience with end to end event design, curation, experience, strategy, planning, and production in pubilc and private sectors • Passion for social justice, community-building, and storytelling is highly desired • Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and manage multiple events/projects while being a committed team player who can mentor other members of the team • Experience with interdepartmental collaboration and managing vendor and other external relationships • Possesses high degree of emotional intelligence to partner and engage effectively with different audiences, clients, and stakeholders • Proven self-starter with project management mastery, prioritizes work assignments and can navigate shifting priorities, timelines, and schedules • Flexible, highly organized, and provide impeccable follow-up and attention to detail • Proven ability to anticipate next steps, take the initiative, exercise discretion, manage up, and apply sound judgment • Exceptional budget management, negotiation organizational, and presentation skills • Experience in GSuite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft and Google applications; Salesforce experience is a plus • Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings and late evening Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.