Director of Special Events

2 days ago


Middlebury village, Vermont, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Director of Special Events

Join Middlebury College in a dynamic role that combines strategic planning, event execution, and relationship-building to support the institution's fundraising priorities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive special events strategy to engage external constituencies and advance relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.
  • Design and manage individual events to articulate event objectives and outcomes, and evaluate their efficacy.
  • Supervise the special events manager and collaborate with colleagues to determine invitation criteria for special events.
  • Coordinate event logistics, including catering, venue, transportation, signage, decorations, audio/visual, invitation lists, invitations, programs, and presentation materials.
  • Provide support for meetings of high-level volunteer groups, including campaign committees, and coordinate with trustee, alumni, and parent hosts regarding event details.
  • Develop and institute a plan to thank and recognize hosts, speakers, volunteers, and update Master Events Calendar and other calendars with most current event information.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Seven to ten years related experience required, with experience in a fundraising environment preferred.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Working Conditions:

Evening and weekend work required; some travel.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.



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