Advancement Events Manager

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Date Posted: 11/30/2021
Type/Department:Administrator in College Advancement
Search Status:Position Filled
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Hampshire College

Department:  Advancement      

Job Title: Advancement Events Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: 35 Hours a week

Pay Range/ Status: $43,000 - $45,000 / Exempt

Location: Hampshire College Campus in Amherst, MA

Reports to: Director of Advancement Services

Anticipated Start Date: 2/1/2022

 

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is located on a beautiful rural campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. We provide residential undergraduate education to nearly 600 students. Each department at Hampshire College contributes to the collaborative culture of the organization and plays an important role in the success of the College. The mission of the college advancement team is to build and sustain positive relationships across multiple constituencies and to engage robust philanthropic support from many different sources in order to realize fully the academic mission and potential of Hampshire College. As part of the advancement team, you will be instrumental in the department achieving its mission and goals!

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The events manager will oversee an events program with outcomes fostering lifelong relationships with a diverse constituency of alums, parents, staff, faculty, students, donors, volunteers, and friends on behalf of the advancement division. Reporting to the director of advancement services, this role will manage implementation of all the division's events locally, nationally, and digitally. The role is responsible for leading, planning, implementing, and assessing events from inception to completion, ensuring an excellent, inclusive guest experience and campus partner satisfaction.

This position is responsible for independently managing all aspects of event production, including registration and email invitation system, marketing materials, day of logistics, volunteer and staff briefings, follow-up, and tracking event metrics. The events manager will also be the primary point person arranging catering, working with hosts, booking event space, etc. Evening and weekend work required, along with occasional travel.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Event production skills, including experience executing successful high-impact events for non-profits, businesses, or other professional groups.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build and strengthen relationships with diverse constituents and professionally represent Hampshire College.
  • High level of customer service, with the ability to communicate independently with major donors, trustees, and other VIP.
  • Comfort with fund-raising and ability to work collaboratively with gift officers and other Advancement staff.
  • Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with high degree of energy, creativity, and initiative. Must have the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure. Must have the ability to organize, conceptualize and prioritize objectives.
  • Must demonstrate a high degree of judgment, problem solving and resourcefulness. Attention to detail balanced with eye for overall aesthetics.
  • Strong data management is necessary; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and online registration management system required. Experience using fundraising database, mass email communication tool, and online task management tools preferred. Graphic design experience preferred.
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends, with occasional travel.
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Hampshire College, an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
  • Experience with and passion for working with people from diverse backgrounds is essential.
  • Must be motivated to maintain an inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, individual recognition, mutual respect, and accountability.
  • Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Associates degree and 3 years relevant experience (special events, development, marketing, sales, etc.) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Alternatives to formal education and paid work experience may be considered as equivalent qualifications to include military service/training, volunteering, activism, and other non-traditional programs and experiences related to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BENEFITS:

Hampshire College offers an outstanding benefits program for eligible employees such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous retirement plan contributions, flexible leave plans, and many other fringe benefits. For information on Hampshire College, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at benefits.hampshire.edu.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity employer and deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are particularly committed to revealing and combating the social and institutional structures that support racism and white supremacy in all phases of employment and college life. We believe that the educational and employment environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to work and grow. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, veterans, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Hampshire College is committed to removing barriers to employment faced by equity-seeking groups and encourages (but does not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their application materials. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in the work environment are particularly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/

Review of applications will begin on 12/3/2021 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.