Summary
Description
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA-Rocky Mountain) delivers solutions that accelerate economic opportunity and mobility for students. By joining our team, you can help young people prepare for What’s Next by developing the knowledge and skills they’ll need to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
About JA-Rocky Mountain
JA-Rocky Mountain is part of a worldwide organization dedicated to helping young people develop the knowledge and skills they’ll need to own their economic success. In partnership with schools, businesses, foundations, community organizations, and individuals, this regional operation serves young people throughout Colorado and Wyoming.
Position Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Events, this position is a key member of JA-Rocky Mountain’s fundraising team, organizing and supporting fundraising events across. The Events Manager will also perform duties that support the development team, and the greater organization, that leverage event coordination skills. The Events Manager serves as an enthusiastic and articulate representative of JA-Rocky Mountain, attends all special events, and works to steward relationships with donors, sponsors, corporate partners, and volunteers.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversees various aspects of events, which includes logistics, vendor contracts and relationships, tracking sales and expenses, the registration process and invoicing
• Responsible for soliciting, packaging, and promoting silent auction items
• Collaborates with the Senior Manager of Events, and the development team, to develop new sponsorship opportunities to generate additional revenue
• Contributes to the regional events strategy by planning, executing, and evaluating events
• Conducts research to identify companies, foundations, and/or individuals who may be interested in attending or sponsoring an event
• Partners with the Senior Manager of Events to update or provide new information about individuals who may become Colorado Business Hall of Fame laureates as part of the selection process
• Collaborates with the Communications team to create event collateral and promote events through various outlets
• Manages logistics for non-revenue generating events such as open house and staff gatherings
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Possess an authentic passion for JA’s mission
• A minimum of three years related work experience, at least one of which was in event management
• Event management skills including planning, organizing, staffing, and evaluating
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage and prioritize many tasks and high volume of communications efficiently
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, sales platforms, databases, and marketing software (such as Canva)
• Requires occasional regional travel throughout Colorado
• Requires longer workdays leading up to events and 12-hour days at events
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in nonprofit fundraising, successfully executing mid- to large-level events.
• Experience with peer-to-peer fundraisers
Terms of Employment:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Benefits
• This is an exempt position with an annual salary range of $58,000 to $64,000
• After initial training period, this position is hybrid with the option to work two days from home
• JA-Rocky Mountain offers a competitive benefits package including (but not limited to):
− Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
− A 403b retirement plan with employer match
− Generous paid time off
− More than 14 paid holidays
− Cell phone reimbursement
− Employer paid life insurance
How to Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Careers@JAColorado.org by May 18th. Please reference “Events Manager” in the subject line of your email.
Junior Achievement is committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
In all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
