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Job Description
Special Events Manager Urban League of Broward County - 3.8 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time $52,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Driver's License Community relationship building
Full Job Description SUMMARY:
The Special Events Manager is responsible for planning and executing high-impact events that support corporate partnerships, sponsorship fulfillment, fundraising, and brand visibility. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing & Corporate Partnerships, this role plays a key par t in delivering polished, revenue-aligned experiences that strengthen relationships with corporate partners, donors, and community stakeholders. This position focuses on events as a strategic revenue and partnership tool ensuring all activations, sponsorships, and experiences are executed at a high level and deliver measurable value to partners and the organization. The Special Events Manager works cross-functionally to support corporate engagement, donor cultivation, and brand-building initiatives through well-executed events.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Event Planning an Execution Plan and execute a portfolio of events including corporate-sponsored events, fundraising activations, donor experiences, and community engagement events. Develop detailed event timelines, run-of-show documents, and logistics plans. Manage all event logistics including venues, vendors, catering, décor, audiovisual, and staffing. Lead on-site execution to ensure seamless delivery and high-quality experiences. Corporate Partnership and Sponsorship Fulfillment Work closely with the Senior Director of Marketing & Corporate Partnerships to execute sponsorship deliverables and brand activations. Monitor public policy issues relevant to the organization's mission and advise senior leadership on opportunities and risks. Coordinate with leadership to represent the organization in public forums, coalitions, and government-related initiatives. Support advocacy and public engagement strategies that align with the organization's mission and strategic priorities. Revenue and Fundraising Alignment Support fundraising goals by executing events that drive sponsorship revenue, donor engagement, and relationship-building. Collaborate with the philanthropy team to support donor cultivation and stewardship events. Assist in maximizing revenue opportunities tied to events, including sponsorships and partner activations. Vendor and Budget Management Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost efficiency. Track and manage event budgets in alignment with revenue goals. Oversee contracts, invoices and payments related to events. Marketing and Brand Coordination Partner with marketing to support event promotion, registration, and attendance. Ensure consistent branding across all event touchpoints and materials. Support event-related communications including invitations and follow-ups. Guest Experience and Relationship Support Design and deliver exceptional guest experiences, particularly for sponsors, donors, and VIP attendees. Support relationship-building efforts during events by coordinating VIP engagement and partner interactions. Assist with post-event stewardship, including acknowledgements and follow-up communications. Data, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement Track event performance including attendance, sponsor engagement, and overall success. Provide post-event reports with insights, outcomes, and recommendations. Maintain accurate event data and documentation for future planning. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in event management, marketing, hospitality, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience planning and executing events, preferably in nonprofit or corporate partnership environments. Experience supporting sponsorships, brand activations, or fundraising events preferred. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously. Excellent communication and relationship management skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed. Key Competencies Event Strategy and Execution Sponsorship Fulfillment and Brand Activation Vendor and Budget Management Corporate Partnership Support Guest Experience and Relationship Building Cross-Functional Collaboration Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must have a valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation. Must pass a Level 2 background and drug screening. Submit Cover Letter and Resume to:
THE URBAN LEAGUE OF BROWARD COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
