Events Manager

This role will plan and support United Way events, trainings and conferences both independently and in support of and in collaboration with the Sr. Director, Events & Engagement.

Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
401K with company match
Paid Life Insurance
Long term disability leave
Wellness program
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Flexible work schedule
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Student loan forgiveness program
Onsite gym

Culture
With our organization, you will be working every day to ensure children succeed in school, families achieve self-sufficiency and seniors thrive in our community. We offer competitive salaries, opportunity for growth, the camaraderie of great co-workers and a comprehensive benefits package.

We believe that diversity of thought as well as cultural diversity of staff and volunteers strengthens our ability to achieve our mission, vision, philosophy and values. United Way is committed to having a workforce and volunteer teams that reflect and celebrate the diversity of our community in all respects. Candidates who are in groups they believe are underrepresented are especially encouraged to apply.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities
Manage events, trainings and conferences (75% of the time):

• Provide event planning and day-of coordination for organization events with an emphasis on trainings and conferences.
• Collaborate with Staff Lead to create event goals, budget and key audiences.
• Prep event logistics including invitations, rentals, catering, materials, agendas, speakers and day of management.
• Conduct event debrief meetings and create recap posts for social media.
• Support Director, Events and Engagement as needed with all events.

Provide general Marketing & Communications administrative support (15% of time):

• Support data, photo and video management
• Conduct sponsorship tracking
• Assist with UWGLV staff events
• Other general support

Requirements
2 or more years of professional work experience in event production and/or marketing & communications. Relevant education considered in lieu of some work experience.
Happy to work in person on location at our Allentown, PA office and nearby event sites at least 4 days a week.
Demonstrated ability to independently produce events
Familiarity with the event spaces and logistics of events in the Greater Lehigh Valley
Availability to work several planned evenings and weekends each month
Ability to travel, sometimes impromptu, to sites in Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties
Ability to load, unload a vehicle with event items and assist with set up and break down of event items (weight of up to 30 lbs)
Not a family member of a current UWGLV employee or board member
Equal Opportunity Employer
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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