Corporate Event Specialist (RF)

Rainforest Trust; Warrenton (VA); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Rainforest Trust is seeking a Corporate Events Specialist to plan and execute all events, from donor receptions to major conferences and trips.

You will coordinate collateral, manage vendor relations, and communicate with sponsors to fulfill obligations, while collaborating with the development and campaigns teams to drive results.

Qualificações

• 1–2 years of event management experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with sponsors and constituents.
• BS/BA degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and execute major donor events, receptions, dinners, and trips.
• Coordinate with marketing/communications on event collateral and outreach.
• Source venues, negotiate contracts, and manage timelines.
• Procure prizes/gifts and manage post-event follow-ups.
• Collaborate with data team to update eTapestry and sponsor records.
• Represent Rainforest Trust at meetings and corporate events.

Conhecimentos

Event management

Corporate event contacts

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Formação académica

BS/BA in related field

Ferramentas

eTapestry

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Rainforest Trust is seeking a Corporate Events Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution and planning of all Rainforest Trust events.

The responsibilities and duties for this position include:

• Events activities: major donor receptions/dinners and trips; fair festival-conference-trade show coordination and execution; outreach/community relations in tandem with communications/marketing team; prize/gift procurement/research; substantial 30th anniversary role during 2018 and more.
• All event logistics - from creation to coordination, to include post-event debriefings and follow-up
• Event collateral development: invitation copy; printing; all on site collateral etc.
• Communicating with corporate sponsors to ensure fulfillment of Rainforest Trust obligations.
• Knowledge in building relationships; venue and vendor research and negotiation; contract review; agendas; letters of intent and proposals; timelines; drafting remarks and guest bios
• Involvement with corporate/business sponsor fulfillment
• Coordinate with Data to ensure proper use and updates to eTapestry
• Support the development of annual departmental strategy and goals
• Represent Rainforest Trust in meetings and at events with corporations
• Write as needed for development activities and campaigns
• Coordinate with other Rainforest Trust teams (conservation, communication) as needed to ensure on-time project delivery
• Additional duties as assigned

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrate passion for and understanding of Rainforest Trust’s mission, culture and values.
• Event management experience (1-2 years), corporate event contacts a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with constituents
• Strong self-organization, planning, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of integrated teams.
• Can do attitude that fosters creative problem solving
• BS / BA university degree in related field (preferred).