Special Events Associate

**Overview:** The Special Events Associate is a key member of the Advancement Department at St. Francis High School in Sacramento. This role is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with sponsors, donors, and community partners to achieve financial and attendance goals for all special events. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. **Responsibilities:** • Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, donors, and community partners to achieve financial and attendance goals for all special events • Direct management, marketing, and logistics of all Advancement Department revenue program special events and large-scale community cultivation events • Work closely with the Director of Advancement and the Advancement team to accomplish development-related tasks, including strategic cultivation of event sponsors and individual donors, and special event promotion and execution • Plan and coordinate the school's major fundraising events and strategic cultivation events • Recruit, instruct, and schedule volunteers • Schedule related activities and facilities • Prepare and maintain required documentation • *Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience • 2+ years of experience in event planning, marketing, or a related field • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team • Availability to work some nights and weekends as needed for events • *Benefits:** • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative Advancement team • Competitive salary and benefits package • Professional development opportunities and training • Collaborative and supportive work environment • The satisfaction of contributing to the mission of St. Francis High School