Senior Events Manager: Donor & Leadership Engagement

Washington University in St. Louis; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Public transit benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Events Manager to plan and execute high-profile events for the University Advancement team, including Chancellor-hosted occasions and visiting dignitaries.

You will collaborate with staff, faculty, and partners to craft engaging experiences and stewardship initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience, with travel to various locations and occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong planning and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee event planning and execution for University Advancement and Chancellor-hosted events; design and deliver high-quality engagement experiences.
• Lead contract negotiations, vendor management, and timelines to ensure successful event delivery.
• Assist with invitations, communications, guest lists, mail house projects, and coordination with partners.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Budgeting

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Event management software

CRM

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Events Manager to plan and execute high-profile events for the University Advancement team, including Chancellor-hosted occasions and visiting dignitaries.

You will collaborate with staff, faculty, and partners to craft engaging experiences and stewardship initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience, with travel to various locations and occasional evenings/weekends.