Job Summary

The Program Manager, Events, is a member of the Experience & Engagement program and reports to the Executive Director, Events. The Experience & Engagement program is responsible for broad-based fundraising; peer-to-peer programming; donor communications; donor marketing; and a robust pipeline of events.

The Program Manager, Events, is responsible for the development, management, planning, production, and delivery of program priorities within Philanthropy. The Program Manager, Events, plays a pivotal role in planning, executing, and evaluating fundraising events for Fred Hutch's Philanthropy team. This position requires a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional experiences for donors and prospective donors to Fred Hutch.

Some travel and weekend and evening work will be required.

This position is a hybrid role with a minimum two days per week at our South Lake Union campus.

• In partnership with Executive Director, Events, and program leads, plan, produce, and deliver comprehensive event plans, including strategy, timelines, budgets, and production plan.
• Manage and coordinate with vendors, venues, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution; partner with internal stakeholders to develop audience strategies and program content.
• Oversee all aspects of event production including producing invitations managing guest registration and seating arrangements, and management of on-site logistics.
• Build strategic and collegial partnerships to problem-solve and strengthen programs.
• Manage engagement and strategic growth of internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Philanthropy leaders and partners teams to develop innovative strategies and clear goals and implement programs/projects that deliver on those goals.
• Implement and manage all aspects and logistics of assigned projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with partner teams and programs to produce deliverables.
• Document and maintain records for historical reference and analysis.
• Establish, improve, and/or update procedures and processes.
• Serve as an individual contributor; this role has program responsibility but does not have people or fundraising responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Three years related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing events with an auction component including auction software database management; item procurement, packaging, and fulfillment; and writing catalog descriptions.
• Familiarity with bidding dynamics, lot cataloging, or client management in live or online auction settings.
• Proven experience working with volunteers and volunteer committees.
• Ability to periodically perform light lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of event materials weighing approximately 20 pounds.
• Experience in nonprofit, research, or health care environment with campaign planning or campaign implementation experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly developed organizational and information management skills.
• Strong attention to a high level of detail and quality of work.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively within a complex organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with a CRM, Raiser’s Edge/RENXT, or related fundraising software.
• Ability to handle and respect confidential and sensitive information.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $114,941, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).