Events and Community Engagement Manager - We are growing our team!
- Full-Time, Permanent
- 37.5 hours per week
- Competitive base salary of $90,000 annually.
Position Overview
The Manager of Events and Community Engagement is a dynamic, creative and highly organized individual that is responsible for developing an engaging, innovative, and impactful events and community engagement strategy at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB). This includes running fundraising events, building community engagement, and developing sponsorship initiatives that help to cultivate and steward new and existing donors, and build awareness and engagement of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank in local communities.
This role works closely with all fundraising programs within the Development team to grow GVFB signature events and community engagement that align with the GVFB's fundraising strategy, and will ultimately help to deepen donor relationships and drive revenue. They will be responsible for event strategy, implementation, and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Events and Community Engagement strategy aligned with GVFB's organization priorities and opportunities across existing and growing fundraising programs.
- Grow the GVFB's Signature Events annual schedule, exploring innovative new event opportunities to ensure the organization has a comprehensive and creative calendar of GVFB-led events.
- Lead and support the implementation of event planning, timelines, and risk assessments.
- Develop the GVFB's Community Engagement strategy, developing an intentional plan for community engagement in the GVFB's local communities.
- Manage the Events and Community Engagement budget, and collaborate with the Development Management team to establish revenue targets and performance metrics for events.
- Oversee or support the set-up, implementation and completion of events and community engagement. This includes working outside of traditional work hours when necessary, including weekday evenings and weekends.
- Create and oversee an evaluation process for GVFB Events and Community Engagement.
- Supervise, mentor and provide guidance to the Events and Community Engagement team, fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment.
- Maintain regular, strategic communication with internal and external stakeholders (staff, volunteers, donors, community liaisons, etc.) around the development, implementation, promotion and evaluation of events and community engagement, as appropriate.
- Support the Events and Communications team and external stakeholders to ensure effective promotion of events.
- Oversee the management of a team of event staff (Event Team Leads) and ensure proper coordination for various events on weekdays, weekends and evenings.
- Collaborate with the wider Development team to ensure all event participants are properly thanked and that processes are in place to move participants to the relevant fundraising program, where appropriate.
- Oversee the development, evaluation and implementation of departmental procedures and policies.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.
Personal Attributes and Core Skills
- Excellent knowledge of fundraising principles and strategies, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- A go-getter who needs minimum supervision and is focused on delivering an excellent outcome.
- The ability to think out-of-the-box, pivot, adapt, and problem solve in the moment is key.
- Strong time management skills and ability to work under a high degree of pressure on event days.
- Outstanding project management and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and events simultaneously.
- Ability to engage and direct volunteers from diverse backgrounds that have been recruited to support the event.
- Strong relationship-building, people management skills, and emotional intelligence.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, oral and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.
- Ability to be a Brand Ambassador, representing the Food Bank, and abiding by the policies, processes and agreements as set by the GVFB.
Qualifications and Experience
- 5+ years of experience designing, implementing and evaluating events, preferably in a non-profit space.
- Post-secondary education in events management, hospitality, customer service, fundraising, communications, or related field, or a combination of relevant experience.
- Experience developing and managing budgets and revenue targets.
- 3+ years of experience in a people leadership role.
- Proven track record of developing, implementing and evaluating fundraising-related events.
- Knowledge of emerging issues, trends, programs, and opportunities in events and fundraising.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Experience with fundraising software, reporting and databases; Raiser's Edge, iWave and ThankView experience is an asset.
- Competency in reporting and data analysis is required.
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required, including evenings and weekends as appropriate for events.
- Clean Class 5 Driver's License.
- CFRE accreditation is an asset.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor event environments, in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to walk and stand throughout events.
- Exposure to ambient temperatures and noisy conditions.
- Bending and lifting boxes up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis at events.
- Ability to set up and dismantle event equipment as needed.
Working Environment
Due to the nature of the role and our business, periodic assistance with special events, activations and campaigns on evenings and weekends will be a requirement, in addition to periodic overnight travel.
We are actively recruiting for this position and encourage you to apply now with your resume and cover letter if you are keen on this opportunity!
An ICBC report will be requested at the interview stage, to include (driver factor report, drivers abstract, commercial driving record if applicable, 5 years insurance and claims history record).
A criminal record check for working with vulnerable sectors is required upon hiring.
NOTE
Due to the high volume of applications, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest.
