$80000 - $85000 Year
Monday to Friday
Day shift
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Dental insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Others
Action Against Hunger’s External Relations Department seeks a Special Events Officer to contribute to design and fully implement purposeful and engaging experiences that will deepen audiences’ connection to our mission. The successful candidate believes in the power of storytelling to mobilize support for humanitarian crises and the fight to end hunger.
The Special Events Officer will be responsible for implementing an annual engagement calendar designed to accelerate ACF’s strategic goals. They will execute a varied events strategy intended to raise revenue, acquire new supporters, increase brand visibility, enable advocacy opportunities, support board leadership, or facilitate moments of appreciation for our community.
This annual plan includes signature events such as our annual gala and our 'Together Against Hunger' event. This role will also oversee more intimate in-person experiences across the United States, as well as digital offerings available to audiences worldwide. We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated experience managing galas or other large-scale signature events while feeling comfortable pivoting to smaller, more intimate gatherings.
The ideal candidate will take ownership of event logistics and recommend changes to help advance and professionalize our approach. They will work respectfully and diplomatically with diverse teams, be highly energetic, thrive under pressure, and bring creativity and a sense of humor to work every day.
Purpose: Produce special events for our current and prospective audiences, engaging them in Action Against Hunger’s global mission.
Engagement: Work with diverse audiences and internal and external teams to design and execute plans to enhance Action Against Hunger’s profile in the US market.
Delivery: Identify, develop, and lead a team of consultants who will execute a strategic plan designed to meet the goals of brand awareness and engagement indicators
A blend of creative and analytical skills
Strong communication skills
appropriate to a virtual
in-person work environment
5-7 years of experience
Finance
On going position
General Location, within a limited area