Burke Museum
Museum
DevelopmentEventsManager
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“Development Events Manager at Burke Museum. Skills: Event Production and Management. Provide professional and strategic management of in-person events designed to deepen engagement with the museum.. Develop and manage event logistics including budgets, timelines, guest list review and registration, venue coordination, staff volunteer management, transportation and security coordination.”
What You'll Achieve.
deepen engagement with the museum; fundraising outcomes; event effectiveness and improvement opportunities
Industry & Context.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that occasionally involves work on weekends and holidays., Ability to work in an environment visible to the public with visual and audible distractions., Must be able to stand for 2 - 4 hours at a time., Ability to lift 40 – 45 pounds., Ability to travel independently to local or regional locations., A satisfactory outcome from criminal background verification is required prior to hire.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in relevant field and two years of experience in donor relations, development, public relations, or event planning OR Equivalent education/experience.
Nice to Have
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and keen attention to detail., Ability to adapt quickly, work independently and as part of a team., interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate complexities of a large institution to achieve desired results., Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint., Experience working with auction tracking software., Experience working in an institution of higher education and/or a museum., Experience working with a membership-based organization.
What You'll Do.
Provide professional and strategic management of in-person events designed to deepen engagement with the museum.
Develop and manage event logistics including budgets
guest list review and registration
staff volunteer management
transportation and security coordination.
and manage vendor contracts including caterers
Manage all aspects of day of event onsite production including setup and breakdown.
evaluate guest attendance and engagement levels
event effectiveness and improvement opportunities.
Manage guest services
including guests lists
Soliciting and submit proposals for cash and in-kind sponsorships.
university policy compliance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work as part of a team; negotiate complexities of a large institution to achieve desired results; partner with institutions, students, communities and people around the world
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Develop and manage event logistics including budgets, timelines, Manage all aspects of day of event onsite production including setup and breakdown
Full Job Description
**Job Description** The Burke Museum has an outstanding opportunity for a Development Events Manager to join their team. **About this Opportunity:** Reporting to the Director of Development, the Events Manager is responsible for professional and strategic management of in-person events designed to deepen engagement with the museum, including all aspects of "day of" event production, overseeing event production schedules and being the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:** **Event Production and Management (85%)** * Provide professional and strategic management of in-person events designed to deepen engagement with the museum. * Develop and manage event logistics including budgets, timelines, guest list review and registration, venue coordination, staff volunteer management, transportation and security coordination. * Research, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts including caterers, rental companies, florists, venues, printers, mail houses, and photographers. * Manage all aspects of day of event onsite production including setup and breakdown, * Post-event, evaluate guest attendance and engagement levels, fundraising outcomes, event effectiveness and improvement opportunities. * Manage guest services, including guests lists, intake of RSVPs **Other Duties as Assigned (15%)** * Soliciting and submit proposals for cash and in-kind sponsorships. * Auction duties, university policy compliance **Required Qualifications** To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. **Minimum Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in relevant field and two years of experience in donor relations, development, public relations, or event planning OR Equivalen
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