Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries
Director of Special Events
Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries, Greenwood, South Carolina, us, 29648
Director of Special Events
Primary Purpose
:
The Director of Special Events will oversee the successful execution of events that advance the mission and engage the community through careful coordination with appropriate staff and vendors. Essential Functions
:
In support of the CMCM mission, work with the SVP of Strategy & Engagement and other leaders to develop strategy and approach for each event.
Provide project management leadership for events by coordinating with appropriate staff, departments, contract workers, and vendors to ensure events are successful.
Identify deadlines and communicate well between staff and external vendors to ensure all aspects of the events - before, during, and after - are well coordinated and meet expectations outlined by the supervisor.
Create and maintain event budgets; Manage event expenses and coordinate with supervisor to ensure expenses are approved.
Exude strong event committee management skills to ensure accountability and success of each event.
Possess strong negotiation skills to ensure CMCM receives the most advantageous financial outcomes.
Work closely with other Advancement team members to ensure a holistic approach for special event sponsors.
Work closely with Marketing & Communications team to help develop the coordination of the marketing, advertising, and social media plans for events.
Work closely with the Director of Internal Logistics to coordinate dining services and space reservations on CM campus.
Provide ongoing reports to supervisor to show relevant metrics, costs, and revenue generated for each event.
Ensure all required licenses and liability/insurance forms are secured in a timely manner.
Provide thorough analysis of each event following the event.
Works towards achieving yearly "Gold Star" list.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities:
Attend professional development trainings and conferences as recommended by Supervisor
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in business, public relations, communications and/or marketing preferred.
Minimum of seven years overall work experience with a minimum of three years experience planning large special events (preferably for a non-profit).
Strong strategic, economic thinking, and project management skills required.
Proven track record of success with special event planning and execution.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize while completing multiple assignments. Strict attention to detail is required. Excellent communication, presentation, assessment, problem solving and time management skills.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of non-profit software programs and Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Raiser's Edge is a plus.
Superior communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Available to work occasional long hours, including evenings and weekends to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
Personal Characteristics Needed
:
Christian character expressed in a commitment to serve as a positive role model
Energetic and enthusiastic in your work, strives to reach your ultimate potential, and create an eternal impact and legacy for children and families in Jesus' name
Dependability, tactfulness, honesty, flexibility, trustworthiness, and professionalism
A sense of mission and passion in serving children and families
Lives out CMCM's Core Values
Ability to improve the quality of work and ministry through Communication, Collaboration, Continuity, and Cooperation with others
Work Conditions
:
Ability to work indoors and outdoors
Dexterity of hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components
Ability to work under stress during peak workload periods
:
The Director of Special Events will oversee the successful execution of events that advance the mission and engage the community through careful coordination with appropriate staff and vendors. Essential Functions
:
In support of the CMCM mission, work with the SVP of Strategy & Engagement and other leaders to develop strategy and approach for each event.
Provide project management leadership for events by coordinating with appropriate staff, departments, contract workers, and vendors to ensure events are successful.
Identify deadlines and communicate well between staff and external vendors to ensure all aspects of the events - before, during, and after - are well coordinated and meet expectations outlined by the supervisor.
Create and maintain event budgets; Manage event expenses and coordinate with supervisor to ensure expenses are approved.
Exude strong event committee management skills to ensure accountability and success of each event.
Possess strong negotiation skills to ensure CMCM receives the most advantageous financial outcomes.
Work closely with other Advancement team members to ensure a holistic approach for special event sponsors.
Work closely with Marketing & Communications team to help develop the coordination of the marketing, advertising, and social media plans for events.
Work closely with the Director of Internal Logistics to coordinate dining services and space reservations on CM campus.
Provide ongoing reports to supervisor to show relevant metrics, costs, and revenue generated for each event.
Ensure all required licenses and liability/insurance forms are secured in a timely manner.
Provide thorough analysis of each event following the event.
Works towards achieving yearly "Gold Star" list.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities:
Attend professional development trainings and conferences as recommended by Supervisor
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in business, public relations, communications and/or marketing preferred.
Minimum of seven years overall work experience with a minimum of three years experience planning large special events (preferably for a non-profit).
Strong strategic, economic thinking, and project management skills required.
Proven track record of success with special event planning and execution.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize while completing multiple assignments. Strict attention to detail is required. Excellent communication, presentation, assessment, problem solving and time management skills.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of non-profit software programs and Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Raiser's Edge is a plus.
Superior communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Available to work occasional long hours, including evenings and weekends to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
Personal Characteristics Needed
:
Christian character expressed in a commitment to serve as a positive role model
Energetic and enthusiastic in your work, strives to reach your ultimate potential, and create an eternal impact and legacy for children and families in Jesus' name
Dependability, tactfulness, honesty, flexibility, trustworthiness, and professionalism
A sense of mission and passion in serving children and families
Lives out CMCM's Core Values
Ability to improve the quality of work and ministry through Communication, Collaboration, Continuity, and Cooperation with others
Work Conditions
:
Ability to work indoors and outdoors
Dexterity of hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components
Ability to work under stress during peak workload periods