Event Manager

• Manage events, trainings and conferences
• Provide event planning and day-of coordination for organization events with an emphasis on trainings and conferences
• Collaborate with Staff Lead to create event goals, budget and key audiences
• Prep event logistics including invitations, rentals, catering, materials, agendas, speakers and day of management
• Conduct event debrief meetings and create recap posts for social media
• Support Director, Events and Engagement as needed with all events
• Provide general Marketing & Communications administrative support
• Support data, photo and video management
• Conduct sponsorship tracking
• Assist with UWGLV staff events
• Other general support

• 2 or more years of professional work experience in event production and/or marketing & communications
• Demonstrated ability to independently produce events
• Familiarity with the event spaces and logistics of events in the Greater Lehigh Valley
• Availability to work several planned evenings and weekends each month
• Ability to travel, sometimes impromptu, to sites in Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties
• Ability to load, unload a vehicle with event items and assist with set up and break down of event items (weight of up to 30 lbs)
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way

Relevant education considered in lieu of some work experience

• Performance based annual bonuses which are typically 2%-4% of base pay
• Subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance
• Fully paid life and ltd insurance
• A 401k retirement plan with employer contributions
• A generous paid leave policy