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Craigslist Foundation
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Director of Events, San Francisco, CA
Craigslist Foundation is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Events responsible for the effective execution of a variety of strategic events, including the organization's flagship program Nonprofit Boot Camp, presently held in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City, and launching in Chicago in March 2009, with other cities to follow. The Director of Events will manage the tactical implementation of all of the organization's events in close collaboration with the Executive Director, other staff, and partner organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
* Demonstrated success managing all aspects of large-scale events
* Demonstrated success planning and managing several events simultaneously
* Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to create systems and use technology effectively
* Experience working effectively with event sponsors and in-kind donors
* Demonstrated experience taking an event to scale on a multi-city, national basis
* Strong leadership skills and managerial experience, with the ability to manage through influence and make decisions under pressure
* Positive attitude, with the ability to deal with stressful situations, relationships, and individuals using professional judgment and tact
* Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
* Self-directed and motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and multitask to deliver under constant deadlines within an entrepreneurial environment
* Interest in and commitment to the nonprofit sector
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* Willingness to travel periodically
To Apply: Please email a résumé and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about the opportunity, to Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Executive Director, at staff@craigslistfoundation.org, subject line "Director of Events". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- As a member of the executive team, work with the Executive Director and Board to develop the overarching vision and impact of Craigslist Foundation, including the role of events in achieving that impact
- Take charge of and manage the tactical execution of all events; develop production plans and timelines, work with the Executive Director to develop and manage budgets, and oversee on-site logistics, operations, and any outside vendors
- Collaborate with Executive Director and Director of Online Programs in the content development process to ensure consistency and integration of events with online programs
- Work with Executive Director and other team members to identify, recruit, and engage partner organizations
- Manage and motivate all event staff and volunteers
- Secure and manage effective relationships with venues and vendors, sponsors, exhibitors, and presenters
- Create a collateral production strategy and timeline, and manage vendors to ensure successful execution
- Administer, collect, and analyze evaluative data for all events, and suggest and implement ongoing improvements
- Ensure effective follow-up after each event, including production of marketing reports, sharing evaluation data with presenters, and continuing cultivation of event sponsors and partners
Qualifications:
* Demonstrated success managing all aspects of large-scale events
* Demonstrated success planning and managing several events simultaneously
* Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to create systems and use technology effectively
* Experience working effectively with event sponsors and in-kind donors
* Demonstrated experience taking an event to scale on a multi-city, national basis
* Strong leadership skills and managerial experience, with the ability to manage through influence and make decisions under pressure
* Positive attitude, with the ability to deal with stressful situations, relationships, and individuals using professional judgment and tact
* Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
* Self-directed and motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and multitask to deliver under constant deadlines within an entrepreneurial environment
* Interest in and commitment to the nonprofit sector
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* Willingness to travel periodically
To Apply: Please email a résumé and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about the opportunity, to Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Executive Director, at staff@craigslistfoundation.org, subject line "Director of Events". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
