Events & Special Projects Manager

The Manager II, Events and Special Projects plans and coordinates fundraising and special events for Goodwill of Colorado to include overall management of registration and auction platforms while also providing program design, logistics and execution. Coordinate all fundraising, cultivation, and special events.Build and own event project management timelines.Venue and vendor contract negotiation, venue liaison.Food and Beverage selection and management.Support Development Team as sponsor liaison, as needed.Coordinate event logistical details in collaboration with Executive Team, Development and Marketing staff, and event contractor to ensure well-run events and customer delight.Build and manage event websites, including ticketing and registration.Manage virtual auction, including tracking and recording auction items and ensuring the bidding process works smoothly. Event management lead for Annual Dinner, the Denver Golf Tournament, and Additional Special Events.Secure venue contract.Food and Beverage selection and management.Venue liaison.Seating chart ownershipSponsor liaison for benefits.LogisticsLiaison with the Marketing Department for scripts and videos.Onsite lead.An Enchanted Weekend Event Support.Build and manage registration sites and act as point of contact for all registration enquiries.Build and manage Auction site.Assist with the coordination and pick-up of in-kind donations and auction items.Draft promotional emails.Curate and own promotional list.Own the curation of event signage.Communicate with event sponsors to collect guest names and contact information to ensure accurate guest lists and a seamless check-in experience.Coordinate sponsorship carveout execution.Liaison with the Marketing Department for scripts and videos.Event Volunteer Logistics: Support Development Team by conducting research and providing profiles of partner and donor prospects (companies and individuals).Provide support to Business Development leads as needed.Provide backup to Data Specialist as needed.Participate in Development team and other department meetings.This job requires flexibility in the work schedule with weekdays, weekends, evenings, and occasional late nights; as necessary to fulfill job duties.QUALIFICATIONS: 19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),25 - 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,21 years of age for CDL.Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.