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The Event Planner is responsible for strategic event planning and the end-to-end execution of United Way of North Central New Mexico (UWNCNM) events. This position designs the event experience by managing and leading all phases of event planning, coordination and implementation, collaborating across departments to ensure each event fulfills its objectives and advances the mission of UWNCNM.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinate and project manage UWNCNM events
Design the event experience by managing and leading all phases of event planning, coordination and implementation
Lead, develop, implement, coordinate and execute logistics for UWNCNM internal and external events
Manage special projects that require all UWNCNM staff coordination
Create and coordinate event invites, reservations, and attendance tracking
Coordinate with UWNCNM functional departments and volunteers to develop event goals, purpose, audience, theme, date and location
Coordinate volunteers and UWNCNM staff participation for each event
Work with Investor Relations and other functional teams to properly acknowledge and promote all participating event sponsors and co-branders on event material
Add UWNCNM public events to community calendars
Develop, track and coordinate event budgets and timeline
Coordinate and hire vendors as needed negotiating within our budget
Track event expenses and provide final financial summary reports
Add/monitor all UWNCNM events on the company shared calendar
Develop a year-round calendar of all UWNCNM events and maintain as new events are scheduled
Provide an annual event outcome report
Ensure events are represented on required and/or optional staff and volunteer calendars
Responsible for the end-to-end execution of events, overall set-up and breakdown
Utilize event checklists for each UWNCNM event
Troubleshoot event-day issues and communicate solutions to relevant teams and staff
Work cooperatively with other departments to ensure event, meeting, retreat, etc. success
Work with Marketing and Investor Relations to coordinate design and produce event support items
Work with Investor Relations team, Finance, and volunteers to evaluate ROI on events for reporting and future event planning
Coordinate/monitor post event survey results
In charge of all inventory for events
Track all vendor, company, and agency contacts
Track all key performance indicators and assigned report coverage
Contribute to the organizational shared goal of raising funds to support our organizational goals, mission and initiatives
Attend all staff meetings and trainings, and events as required or assigned
Complete other duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience in event planning
Must have proven experience as an events planner or organizer, portfolio of previously managed events (weddings, meetings, parties, corporate events)
excellent time management and communication skills
ability to manage multiple projects independently
Attention to detail
Flexibility, independence, critical thinking and decision-making skills
Commitment to working in team settings, an understanding of internal and external customers, including staff and volunteer management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license and have daily access to a dependable motor vehicle with insurance
Must be a New Mexico resident and able to commute to the UWNCNM office building in Albuquerque, NM on designated in office workdays
Nice to have:
Demonstrate practical experience with AI and data analysis tools to enhance operational efficiency and innovation, inform strategic decisions, and drive continuous improvement
Proficient in internet navigation and online research using modern web browsers to gather, verify, and utilize information effectively for job-related tasks
What we offer:
Health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance