Special Events Manager

At Catapult, we are supporting our member, NC Child, in their search for a Special Events Manager. This is a full time hybrid role in Raleigh, NC.About NC ChildNC Child builds a strong North Carolina by advocating for policies that improve the lives of all North Carolina children. Additionally, this position will play a key role in supporting development efforts by cultivating corporate sponsorships and maintaining relationships with event-level business partners.This role offers the opportunity to elevate high-impact advocacy through thoughtful, mission-driven event experiences that connect business leaders, policymakers, and community champions around early childhood policy.Responsibilities:Event Planning & Management (Approx. 60%)- Lead logistical planning and on-the-ground coordination for all Excel NC coalition events, including:Coalition building roundtablesRegional convening (statewide)Annual coalition gatheringChild care economic summits- Manage NC Child signature events, including:State of the Child Summit (project management, venue, vendors, program flow)Family Field Day (logistics, vendor coordination, event flow)Parent Advisory Council Retreat (logistics)EarlyWell Annual Convening (logistics)- Develop and maintain event production timelines, budgets, and staffing needs.- Collaborate closely with communications staff to develop invitations, programs, signage, and digital promotion.- Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth execution of events.Corporate Sponsorship Support (Approx. Learn more about our benefits on our .