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    Events Manager - Washington, United States - NPR

    NPR
    NPR Washington, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    OVERVIEW


    A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation.

    The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility - and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.


    Across our organization, we're building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success.

    We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR.

    This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

    NPR seeks to hire an experienced and dynamic Donor Events Manager as an integral member of the Development team.

    The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, an understanding of donor events, and a firm understanding of project management.

    The position will contribute to the execution of regional and national events. They will have a service-oriented approach and thrive in a fast-paced, creative, results-oriented culture.


    The Donor Events Manager is responsible for project management of all donor events designed to engage public radio donors and to connect more deeply with public audiences.

    S/he will work closely with various other stakeholders including a broad range of NPR staff and talent, Member stations, NPR Foundation Board members on a portfolio of work that includes a series of donor-hosted salon events, board meetings, and other fundraising and outreach efforts.

    S/he employs current and new technologies and best practices in event planning and production to facilitate donor relationship management aligned with NPR's fundraising priorities.


    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Support Senior Manager of Donor Events to execute a robust donor events strategy to deepen connections between NPR and supporters of public radio
    Identify event programming opportunities that align NPR's editorial goals and critical fundraising priorities to inspire donors to deepen their support
    Serve as primary contact for all NPR donor events including:
    NPR Foundation Board meetings
    donor-hosted salon style events
    virtual donor events
    Manage operational logistics for donor events, including negotiation of vendor contracts, management of venue relationship, budget monitoring, expense processing, and other duties as needed
    Work with team members across division to determine objectives, scope, timeline, and success metrics
    On-sight staffing placement and talent management for assigned events
    Manage the organization of briefing materials, including itineraries, talking points, etc. for NPR management and talent
    Liaise cross-divisionally to secure talent and manage company-wide event calendars and opportunities
    Draft all event communications, invitations, and promotional materials
    Ensure regular, clear communications to ensure staff transparency for events


    QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION:
    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


    REQUIRED SKILLS
    Experience with managing budgets
    Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks
    Strong writing skills
    Willingness to embrace and contribute to rigorous and long-term, strategic planning
    Willingness to adjust to shifting plans and priorities
    Excellent communications skills
    Willingness to travel as needed - Less than 25%


    PREFERRED SKILLS
    Proficiency in Salesforce or other fundraising software
    Understanding and experience with a diversity of fundraising events


    WORK LOCATION:
    This is a hybrid permitted role.

    The employee will be required to be onsite at our Washington, DC office or onsite at event locations TBD at least 10 days a year.

    The employee must also reside in an NPR supported location based on the number of onsite days they choose.


    JOB TYPE
    This is a full time, exempt position.


    COMPENSATION

    Salary Range:
    The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $82,000 - $90,000 plus benefits.

    The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.


    Benefits:
    NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents.

    Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR's benefits options.

    Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being.

    Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.

    Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.

    All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.

    The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

    NPR Pay Range

    $82,000-$90,000 USD

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    NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal - to create a more informed public.

    Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.

    You may read NPR's privacy policy to learn about how NPR may handle information you submit with any application.
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