Event Planner

The Event Planner plans, coordinates, and executes a variety of fundraising and engagement events to support the mission, vision, and core values of Federation. The role manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with Federation’s strategic goals and objectives. They lead an interdisciplinary group of Federation team members, vendors, volunteers, and other stakeholders, and collaborate with the Director, Event Services to ensure the success of each event.

What You Will Do

Autonomously manages a portfolio of events assigned by the Director, Event Services, ensuring each event aligns with organizational goals and priorities. Prepares and manages event budgets for approval, conducts research and provides expert recommendations for event logistics, and performs post-event analysis to measure success and gather feedback.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and experience working with volunteers and committees. They will also have experience managing budgets, working with donor relation systems, and utilizing audio-visual equipment. The candidate should be able to problem solve and multi-task with numerous deadlines, work independently and as a member of a team, and demonstrate creativity and innovative thinking.

Requirements

• Associates degree required (bachelor’s degree preferred) in Event Planning, Fundraising, Non-profit Management, Business Administration, Hotel Management, or similar
• Three (3) or more years’ experience with fundraising events and event management or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of basic office computing, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Zoom, and basic database skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working with volunteers and committees
• Experience working with donor relation systems (preferred)
• Experience managing budgets
• Knowledge of effective utilization of audio-visual equipment (preferred)
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task with numerous deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Creativity and innovative thinking
• Must be able to pass a Level 1 background check
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 25 lbs. and be able to set up event displays
• Must maintain a valid Florida driver’s license
• Must be able to work off-shift hours including nights and weekends, as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• A dedicated employee wellness program focused on overall well-being
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Jewish and U.S. holidays
• Early office closings on Fridays in observance of Shabbat
• Early closings on many holiday eves
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)