Events and Corporate Relations Manager, Foundation

Events and Corporate Relations Manager, Foundation Flathead Valley Community College•4.3 Kalispell, MT Job Details Full-time $48,000•$62,000 a year 4 days ago Benefits 403(b) matching Dental insurance Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description

DEPARTMENT

Foundation SALARY:

Paygrade 7; $48,000•$62,000 depending on education and experience, benefit eligible Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K)! You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays. Plus, build your future with the Montana Public Employee Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%. And that's not all•Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents!

FLSA:

Exempt

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled; however priority is given to application materials received by 05/08/2026. SUMMARY The Events and Corporate Relations Manager directs events for the Foundation. In addition, this position assists the FVCC President's office and Foundation Executive Director with other events in community and on campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Acts as an ambassador for the College and builds positive relationships to support and promote the College Foundation. Directs and manages the promotion, development, and organization of Foundation events to support scholarships and grants; represents the Foundation at various events. Works with local businesses and organizations to secure sponsors and donations for events. Creates ways for corporate partners to get involved and sponsor events in meaningful ways. Works with campus partners like marketing, Wachholz College Center, WIEC, Trades Institute, and Culinary to strengthen relationships with corporate partners. Manages ticket sales and event reservations for the Foundation. Organizes mailings for events, including invitations, publications, and promotional materials. Oversees the creation and distribution of both digital and print appeals. Leads the Whitefish Community Foundation Great Fish Campaign. Manages and guides volunteers for Foundation events, including The Event at Rebecca Farm, Bibler Gardens, Governors Cup, and other community and campus programs. Provides leadership, mentors and supervises staff; motivates and empowers staff to create environments that promote innovation; sets standards for delivering quality service. Supervises the Student Ambassador program. Collaborates with the marketing department with creation of event promotional materials Helps develop a multi-year plan for organizing and managing events. Promotes, encourages, and continuously assesses goals of events. Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities. May chair committees such as the Events Committee. Manages the events budget and financial activities in concert with the Foundation and college's goals. Helps plan and carry out capital campaigns that support major projects. Stays up to date on new developments in relevant areas to support strategic initiatives. Participates actively and with initiative in continuous improvement efforts to provide efficient and quality services. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in the college and community to help build strategic initiatives. Participates in internal and external committees and boards. Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development. Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed. Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College. Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships. Performs other duties as assigned Reports to the Executive Director of the Foundation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and one year of closely related work experience; OR, Associate's degree and three years of closely related work experience; OR An equivalent combination of higher education and work experience in foundation, public relations, marketing, events or communication. Valid Montana driver's license upon employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two+ years of event planning experience Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communication, public administration or closely related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Proficiency with email marketing platforms and digital newsletter creation and optimization. Passion for higher education, FVCC's mission to serve its students and the community as well as Wachholz College Center's mission to provide a cultural and performance hub for the community. Ability to build working relationships and meaningfully collaborate with internal and external contacts Strong skills in internal and external public relations and leadership skills Demonstrated communication, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills Strong administrative, organizational and computer and technology skills Ability to direct an organization and/or council Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures and database management Demonstrated project management and event planning skills Ability to be bonded and maintain bonding during employment Ability to recruit and work with community and student volunteers. Strong time management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the public, students, potential students, and College community. Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC. Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc. Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships Ability to follow and issue directions. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds. Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels. Ability to pass a driver's license records check, maintain current Montana Driver's License, and a clean driving record Ability to pass a criminal background check. Ability to respond in the event of an emergency. This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application: Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; AND A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held and Professional Certifications, when applicable. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR upon hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted; AND Three professional references, with complete contact information, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant's work experience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran's status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY

The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT

Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans' Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans' preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to . Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION

Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.