Events Manager

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) seeks an Events Manager to join our dynamic and versatile Events Team. • Provide outstanding, professional customer service to existing and potential NCCHR Events clientele • Field inbound event leads and inquiries • Serve as primary contact during event planning and implementation process, in areas such as: brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts, menu recommendations, space selection and format, scheduling, logistical planning, liaising with and securing vendors • Expertise in communicating and negotiating event budget details and client costs • Supervise day-of event execution, with the support of team members and vendors as appropriate, addressing last minute logistical needs, ensuring proper execution of events and providing course correcting options and/or directives, seeking leadership’s guidance when needed • Provide guidance and support to internal departments to effectively secure and utilize meeting and event space(s), space logistics and setup, and catering as needed for internal events such as large staff meetings, vendor meetings, potential donor meetings, etc. Core Competencies • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field • Minimum 5-7 years of applied event industry experience • Strong commitment to providing outstanding, best in class client service • Project management, process, time-management and problem-solving expertise • Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills • Vendor management, event budget, marketing and negotiation experience • Professional personal presentation; highly organized and personable • Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe and Share Point • Experience or familiarity with ReServe Interactive for event management preferred • Ability to occasionally work early mornings, evenings and weekends as events call for • Commitment to the mission, core values, and vision of National Center for Civil and Human Rights Employment Eligibility In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire