Feeding America

Event Lead

Feeding America

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dallas • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $20 per hour

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Oversee the execution and volunteer management of Hunger Projects with various corporations, schools, congregations, and organizations across the United States
  • Serve as the point of contact on the day of the event
  • Ensure a successful, engaging, and impactful event for partners and volunteers
  • Have the opportunity to travel to and lead our volunteer events varying in size and scope
  • Manage event set up, load-in and load-out, event logistics
  • Manage on-site event staff
  • Ensure events are following schedule
  • Emcee the events which requires speaking in front of crowds (large and small)
  • Guide volunteers, partners, and staff on best practices (verbally & through action)
  • Connect with clients and ensure excellent customer service
  • Maintain positive interactions between partners and USH
  • Manage the Event Team, including staff and Key Volunteers, during projects and project-related travel
  • Lead the team to success through guidance and hands-on leadership
  • Delegate responsibilities prior to, during, and after events
  • Load and unload trucks and shipments at events
  • Act as an on-site liaison with delivery partners
  • Ensure meals are picked up by partners or shipped back to USH warehouses
  • Keep track of all delivery/shipment paperwork
  • Communicate information about U.S. Hunger with all interested parties, including potential new partners and donors
  • Participate in team meetings and communications under the direction of the Event Lead Manager

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience in event management, operations, or a client-engaging role
  • Extremely attentive to detail, accurate, and thorough in all communication
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
  • Comfortable and confident speaking in front of a crowd
  • Enthusiastic, strong interpersonal skills, and positive attitude
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage large groups of people
  • Must have a valid driver’s license in order to transport product in a sprinter van
  • Must be available to travel (up to 75% of time)
Benefits
  • All travel expenses are covered
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
event managementlogistics managementpublic speakingteam leadershipclient engagementvolunteer managementevent setupevent executioncommunicationcustomer service
Soft Skills
attention to detailinterpersonal skillspositive attitudeenthusiasmguidancedelegationorganizationproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam collaboration
Certifications
valid driver's license