Nonprofit Events Project Manager

Akron Community Foundation; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

403(b) match

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Akron Community Foundation is seeking an Events Specialist to manage the planning process and execution of foundation events. You will coordinate timelines, budgets, vendors and staff, ensuring events align with standards.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with staff, affiliate funds and volunteers, as well as on-site support and attention to detail. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, communications, hospitality, nonprofit management, project management or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in event coordination, project management, operations or related field.
• Experience coordinating meetings and events involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in nonprofit, association, higher education or mission-driven org preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the organization's annual event calendar and coordinate staffing via the CRM database.
• Serve as primary project manager for foundation events and maintain standardized planning processes.
• Lead planning meetings to establish objectives, timelines and milestones across departments.
• Create and manage detailed project plans for each event.
• Review contracts with Accounting & Administration to ensure IRS and state compliance.
• Monitor deadlines and keep projects on schedule; manage budgets and invoices for events.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Event coordination

CRM experience

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/communications/hospitality/nonprofit management/project management)

Tools

SharePoint

CRM systems

Job description

Akron Community Foundation is seeking an Events Specialist to manage the planning process and execution of foundation events. You will coordinate timelines, budgets, vendors and staff, ensuring events align with standards.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with staff, affiliate funds and volunteers, as well as on-site support and attention to detail. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential.