What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Specialist position at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud?
Job Description
Who is Catholic Charities :
We are a passionate group of individuals who serve our clients and enjoy working hard to show our values of :
Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity and Service
in everything we do! Catholic Charities serves people across the heart of our state. We are a nonprofit organization supported by generous individuals, foundations, businesses and faith communities. At the heart of what Catholic Charities does is people. People seeking help, people offering help, and people who believe that we are all a community of neighbors, here in Central Minnesota. The most important people to us are our clients : those who we humbly serve.
What you will do : _
The Events Specialist is responsible for continuing the growth of Catholic Charities events portfolio and Corporate Relationships. The position requires the ability to plan and implement targeted events, together with the assistance of volunteers, directors, and program managers, based on clear objectives and measurable outcomes. Responsibilities of the position also require the skills to prospect, cultivate, solicit, and steward Corporate gifts and sponsorships. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, and strong computer and organizational skills. It requires an understanding of what inspires donors to give and the ability to design programming based on that understanding. The position will work with a variety of people both within and outside the organization to achieve multiple objectives.
Job Requirements : _
Education :
Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts, Communications, or related field
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Experience :
Three (3) years of work experience in events management, development, or relevant sales and marketing experience.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute events and corporate sponsorship activities, including ability to ask for and close sponsorships of $5,000 and above. Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines. Able to articulate the mission and programs of Catholic Charities to a diverse constituency, including Catholic and non-Catholic denominations.
What you earn and benefits : _
PTO (22 days your first year)
8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
Extended paid leave (5 days)
Health insurance
Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and / or dependents
Optional Short and Long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses
401(k) plan with agency match
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Wellness Program
To apply for this position, please send your resume to hr@ccstcloud.org (Jennifer.Josephs@ccstcloud.org) or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org . For a complete up to-date listing of open job positions, please visit the Catholic Charities website at : www.ccstcloud.org / employment
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