Events Manager
Rise Against Hunger, United States

Starting Pay ~ $23.00/hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Events Manager, you will ensure the execution, logistics and operations of Rise Against Hunger’s volunteer meal packing events. You will use your leadership skills to lead volunteers in setting-up and executing small medium (50-200 people) in-person events, manage warehouse operations and logistics, and solve complex problems to ensure events run smoothly and hosts are satisfied. In this role, you will play a critical role in carrying out the day-to-day operations and ensure the event calendar is properly staffed and equipped with the necessary resources.

Who You Are

• You are passionate about being a part of the change in the world and helping Rise Against Hunger in its mission to end global hunger.
• You embrace our efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace as well as volunteer experience, including being comfortable working with faith-based groups of all different religions as well as carry a professional demeanor in corporate and academic settings.
• You take initiative to get things done, a self-starter with an Associates degree or two years of work experience and possess proficiency in using cloud-based computing software such as Google/Microsoft Office suite, Customer relationship management tools (Salesforce) and video conferencing.
• You are open to working a flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings.
• You excel at multitasking, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously either as a team or independently.
• You possess strong verbal presentation skills and can leverage social media as a tool to communicate and drive event participation
• You enjoy working on your feet moving about during the day, lifting and carrying up to 50 lb bags and working in a warehouse environment.
• You are ready to learn how to drive a box truck, operate a forklift, and have no concerns with being able to pass a drug screen, DOT physical and have a clean driving record.

What You Will Own and Improve

• Partnership Development: You will be responsible for connecting organizations to Rise Against Hunger’s mission and outcomes through arranging meal packaging events and securing financial resources. You will take the lead in program promotion and developing relationships with supporting organizations, including various religious congregations, businesses, civic organizations, schools and community groups. You will also be responsible for seeking out speaking opportunities, new partnership potential, ensuring follow-up on referrals and assisting in the recruitment of a local engagement board.

• Event Management and Facilitation: You will facilitate volunteers and train staff on packaging procedures, and adjust volunteer assignments in order to facilitate 4-12 volunteer run meal packaging events a month. You will lead the recruitment and training of part-time team members. You will transport raw materials and equipment to mobile packaging locations on a weekly basis and facilitate the setup of equipment and other materials using a pallet jack and box truck.

• Warehouse/Centralized Distribution Management and Logistics: You will receive shipments of raw ingredients, supplies, and equipment, and ship finished products. You will be responsible for ensuring the proper process of all documentation including inventory tracking, invoices, bill of ladings, and receipts of orders. You will track and record meal production in relation to projections, meals shipped, inventory and revenue forecasting. You will be responsible for enforcing the safe and effective practices of handling and transporting raw materials, equipment and packaged meals using forklifts and pallet jackets.

What You Already Know

• Communicates Effectively: You’re able to effectively develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of our different audiences.
• Resourcefulness: You can secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently.
• Action-Oriented: You face new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm
• Collaborates: You invite opportunities to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality: You’re able to make timely and effective decisions and demonstrate the ability to generate innovative ideas.
• Nimble Learning: You best absorb information through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both success and failures as lessons learned.
• Plans amp; Aligns: You’re able to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Situational Adaptability: You are

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