Hometown Foundation

**Position Overview**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Event Planning: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to conceptualize and plan events that align with the foundation's mission and objectives.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring all expenses are accounted for and within approved limits.
- Venue Selection and Logistics: Identify suitable event venues, negotiate contracts, and coordinate logistics such as catering, audiovisual equipment, transportation, and accommodations.
- Sponsorship and Fundraising: Work with our Development Manager to secure sponsorships, donations, and partnerships to support event objectives and fundraising goals.
- Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to assist with event setup, coordination, and execution.
- On-Site Management: Oversee all aspects of event execution, including registration, guest services, program schedule, entertainment, and post-event activities.
- Evaluation and Reporting: Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement. Prepare comprehensive event reports for stakeholders.

**Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
- Proven experience in event planning and management, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in event management software and tools, such as event registration platforms, project management systems, and CRM database.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed to support events.

**Schedule**:

- Office: Weekdays Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
- Some evenings and weekends as needed for events.

**Skills**:

- Physical abilities: Ability to stand, walk and sit throughout your day; Walking on a variety of flooring such as carpet, concrete, tile etc.;
- Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
- Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; project management
- Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure outstanding customer service
- Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards from all perspectives