Donor-Driven Special Events Manager

Houston Ballet Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Plan: 403(b)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Houston Ballet is seeking a Special Events Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events that advance our mission to inspire a lasting love of dance. You will manage budgets, logistics, communications, and donor stewardship while collaborating with the Director of Special Events and Development team.

You will cultivate relationships with event chairs and committees, oversee solicitations and invitations, and help develop future fundraising opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Three years of fundraising/development/special events experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding donor information.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Houston Ballet special events, including logistics, budgets, reservation tracking, and vendor coordination.
• Cultivate relationships with event chairmen and committee members for special events.
• Collaborate with and support the Special Events Manager on Houston Ballet events as assigned.
• Work with the Director of Special Events to develop and implement future fundraising opportunities.
• Oversee solicitations and mailings, event communications, reservations, seating, and ticketing.
• Develop and manage event acknowledgement letters and invoicing.
• Maintain event budgets and oversee financial reconciliation of expenses.
• Manage event publicity and marketing efforts, including social media content and coordination with an external PR firm.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Tessitura

CRM systems

Job description

Houston Ballet is seeking a Special Events Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events that advance our mission to inspire a lasting love of dance. You will manage budgets, logistics, communications, and donor stewardship while collaborating with the Director of Special Events and Development team.

You will cultivate relationships with event chairs and committees, oversee solicitations and invitations, and help develop future fundraising opportunities.