Managing the life cycle and event experience for a portfolio of premier distinguished events and community events with a collective fundraising target of $4 million or greater.
Managing all elements of event execution from initiation through execution and evaluation.
Creates a collaborative team environment with all business partners.
Provides guidance, resources, and support to the area team and ensures alignment with objectives and goals.
Facilitates and coordinates the work of multiple projects engaged in the implementation of large-scale, best in class, $500,000+ events.
Provides overall orchestration and support, including project and process management, branding, vendor sourcing, negotiation and contracting, budget management, on-site operations.
Develops key relationships with cross pillar team members and field team leaders.
Provides timely project status updates and regular progress meetings on milestones, budget and schedule, as well as risk assessments, analysis, and key deliverables.
Facilitates event collateral & communications.
Facilities Event Logistics which can include: Run of show, event timeline, program development, scripting.
Works closely with team members to deliver sponsorship benefits.
Facilitates event retrospective review meeting.
Identifies and works to remove barriers to successful completion of the overall project.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
2 - 4 years of relevant business experience required
Ability to effectively manage projects from beginning to end
Strong knowledge of American Cancer Society programs, strategies, and organizational infrastructure a strong plus.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Ability to strategically and tactically organize and structure activities, paying particular attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple planned and unplanned projects, roles, and responsibilities.
Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Tactical and strategic project management experience managing teams involved in multiple activities.
Knowledge of decision-making and problem-solving techniques to facilitate effective project and organizational leadership.
Demonstrated ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies.
Good understanding of business and financial principles, demonstrated by experience managing budgets, schedules and resources.
Self-motivated and able to work with limited, remote supervision.
Demonstrated work ethic, integrity and professional conduct.
Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.
Persistent attention to detail, while maintaining an overall view of the situation.
Ability to communicate with volunteers, staff, and constituencies from multiple organizations, and to provide strategic guidance in a collaborative, consultative, and positive manner.
Ability to build consensus and to work through others in achieving desired results and objectives.
Knowledge and understanding of ACS organization structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
Consistent ability to set and deliver against a work plan in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of full range of Microsoft Office Software.
Specialized training in Canva, Social Media, Marketing, Web Design
Benefits
generous paid time off policy
medical, dental, retirement benefits
wellness programs
professional development programs to enhance staff skills
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteamworkattention to detailstrategic thinkingtactical organizationself-motivationwork ethiccollaborationconsensus building