Who we are:
Leadership Center for Excellence (LeadershipCE), founded in 1998, is a non-profit organization located in Arlington, VA, and focused on leadership development with more than 1,400 members graduated from its leadership programs. We develop and train leaders through programs, events, and trainings nationwide and work toward building the leadership for the future, developing connections between the business, nonprofit, and public sectors, and participating in balancing community dialogue for the common good. We have a small office staff with a “family” atmosphere. The work atmosphere is high energy; never dull. Additional information may be found at our website: www.leadercenter.org.

How to Apply:
Deadline: Position open until filled. Candidates must email a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and salary history to jobs@leadercenter.org with “Events Manager” in the subject line. Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

What you would be doing:
The Events Manager would work directly under the supervision of the Development of Development. Responsibilities for this position would include (but are not limited to):

General
Management of all events from planning to execution, as well as evaluation, including the annual fundraiser Monte Carlo Night and other major events or trainings, such as Leaders Accelerate, Homecoming, Executive Forums, and Volunteer Arlington
Adhering to the event budget set forth by the board and managing the overall event budgets, recording in-kind and reporting out final event reports to the staff and board
Manage vendor relations which includes research, site visits, cultivating relationships, and negotiating of contracts for space, food, beverage, supplies, audiovisual equipment, etc. for hotel and other major event contracts
Manage event timelines in Asana and ensure that thoughtful due dates are assigned to other teammates and to ensure that tasks are completed far as far in advance as possible
Manage day-of-event timelines and agendas

Registration
Manage event-related databases, such as GreaterGiving Auction and CiviCRM Registration Pages
Responsible for tracking revenue targets and reporting out progress while working in tandem with marketing staff to ensure that visibility is maximized to the appropriate audiences
Manage and maintain Registration Lists for all events, including recording registrations, importing data into the CRM, generating invoices in Quickbooks, refunding credits when needed and notifying bookkeeper, and overseeing nametags with reviewing materials for necessary ribbons and correct spellings
Oversee onsite registration onsite, including manage of set up and tear down of a welcoming environment that demonstrates excellent customer service, has staff in place to answer and field questions/concerns of attendees during the registration process, and analyzing the process to enhance for future events

Other Event Management
Manage room layouts and coordinate set-up logistics with vendors and venues
Oversee and managing logistical needs for all events that may include packing and unpacking of event materials, setting up display areas onsite, refilling beverages, shopping for food and supplies, and tearing down event areas onsite
Management and oversight of Monte Carlo Night auction, soliciting asks, inputting items, follow-up tracking, and reporting on goals and progress to committee and staff
Manage volunteers for events, including identifying adequate needs, soliciting volunteers, securing their availability, and training them for event needs both in advance and onsite
Manage and oversee speaker logistics and 40 Under 40 honoree logistics, including setting up phone calls, collecting photos and bios, as well as ensuring they have all event details
Manage and oversee event agendas and/or event packets for participants, as well as coordinate the printing of event materials with board members, and working with the CEO on the On Board binder, ensuring that the binder is up-to-date
Support the Director of Development with volunteer committees, such as Monte Carlo Night and prepare the needed materials for success, such as auction materials
Support the Chief Operations Officer with volunteer committees, such as Homecoming and prepare any event-related materials
Manage calendar invitations for staff and committee members that may include add events calendars, updating the main calendar, and working with Executive Assistant to add meetings to CEO calendar when needed
Oversee logistical needs for Volunteer Arlington events and programs, such as Leadership Arlington, Young Professional and Youth Programs, and tasks may include packing and unpacking of materials, setting up display areas onsite, refilling beverages, shopping for food and supplies, and tearing down event areas onsite

Other duties as assigned
The successful candidate will interface regularly with members and non-members and must have the highest level of professionalism. Our newest team will be a critical member of our staff in assisting us to meet the growing needs of the mission.

What we are looking for:
Our selected staff member will be a “people person” with excellent organizational and communications skills – both oral and written; will possess a keen attention to detail, a professional demeanor, enthusiasm, dependability, and a passion for customer service; will be a self-starter; will be highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite products and competent on the Internet; will flourish in a challenging but enjoyable environment.

College degree required. Five or more years of experience in fundraising/events preferred. Nonprofit experience preferred.

Physical demands:
This is not strictly a desk job. Applicant will be on his/her feet and moving at walking speed for prolonged periods of time for events and programs
Project management includes using hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; talking to and hearing residents on the phone and reading documents
Be able to set up event areas and furniture, such as tables and chairs
Lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds (or more on occasion with support from teammates)
Owning and operating a car required to travel to events and programs
Morning, weekend, or evenings hours are required, typically at least twice a month or more

To fit into the LA culture they would need to be:
A collaborator; team player; ability to think independently; self-motivated; ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment; “can do” attitude; highly organized, proactive and flexible; practitioner of flawless ethical behavior, professionalism and confidentiality; dedicated to the organization’s mission; able to deliver excellent customer service.