Director of Special Events Job at Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries, Greenwood, SC

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  • Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries
  • Greenwood, SC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Special Events

Primary Purpose : The Director of Special Events will oversee the successful execution of events that advance the mission and engage the community through careful coordination with appropriate staff and vendors.

Essential Functions :

  • In support of the CMCM mission, work with the SVP of Strategy & Engagement and other leaders to develop strategy and approach for each event.
  • Provide project management leadership for events by coordinating with appropriate staff, departments, contract workers, and vendors to ensure events are successful.
  • Identify deadlines and communicate well between staff and external vendors to ensure all aspects of the events - before, during, and after - are well coordinated and meet expectations outlined by the supervisor.
  • Create and maintain event budgets; Manage event expenses and coordinate with supervisor to ensure expenses are approved.
  • Exude strong event committee management skills to ensure accountability and success of each event.
  • Possess strong negotiation skills to ensure CMCM receives the most advantageous financial outcomes.
  • Work closely with other Advancement team members to ensure a holistic approach for special event sponsors.
  • Work closely with Marketing & Communications team to help develop the coordination of the marketing, advertising, and social media plans for events.
  • Work closely with the Director of Internal Logistics to coordinate dining services and space reservations on CM campus.
  • Provide ongoing reports to supervisor to show relevant metrics, costs, and revenue generated for each event.
  • Ensure all required licenses and liability/insurance forms are secured in a timely manner.
  • Provide thorough analysis of each event following the event.
  • Works towards achieving yearly "Gold Star" list.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Attend professional development trainings and conferences as recommended by Supervisor

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in business, public relations, communications and/or marketing preferred.
  • Minimum of seven years overall work experience with a minimum of three years experience planning large special events (preferably for a non-profit).
  • Strong strategic, economic thinking, and project management skills required.
  • Proven track record of success with special event planning and execution.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize while completing multiple assignments. Strict attention to detail is required. Excellent communication, presentation, assessment, problem solving and time management skills.
  • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of non-profit software programs and Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Raiser's Edge is a plus.
  • Superior communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Available to work occasional long hours, including evenings and weekends to meet deadlines and achieve goals.

Personal Characteristics Needed :

  • Christian character expressed in a commitment to serve as a positive role model
  • Energetic and enthusiastic in your work, strives to reach your ultimate potential, and create an eternal impact and legacy for children and families in Jesus' name
  • Dependability, tactfulness, honesty, flexibility, trustworthiness, and professionalism
  • A sense of mission and passion in serving children and families
  • Lives out CMCM's Core Values
  • Ability to improve the quality of work and ministry through Communication, Collaboration, Continuity, and Cooperation with others

Work Conditions :

  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors
  • Dexterity of hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components
  • Ability to work under stress during peak workload periods

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Outdoor, Afternoon shift,

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