Temporary Manager, Special Events and Experiences

Organization Overview

UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.

Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.

We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.

UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.

Position: Temporary Manager, Special Events and Experiences

Location: Nationwide/Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt/Temporary, now through January 31st, 2024

Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $65,300 - $70,000. This midpoint for the salary grade is $81,600. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience.

Position Description:

This is a family leave temporary position, now through January 2024. Reporting to the Managing Director of Special Events within the Philanthropy Division, UNICEF USA is seeking a Temporary Manager, Special Events and Experiences who will manage the fundraising, production/logistics, and donor stewardship needs for annual fundraising projects assigned. The department’s mission is to produce never-before-seen educational, emotional experiences that will connect diverse target audiences across the supporter continuum to UNICEF’s timely program work around the world. Each project inspires attendees to give urgently while raising national awareness for challenges facing the world’s children today. The Temporary Manager will be responsible for managing event committees and frequently collaborating with board members and supporters to achieve fundraising and audience growth goals. This position will work closely and collaboratively with UUSA philanthropy and program teams and own the strategic development plan of cultivation events for the organization.

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

• Project manage an experiential immersive event series that will launch in January 2024 in Los Angeles, then tour to Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Boston in Winter/Spring 2024. Project management will include:

o Vendor management, including the day-to-day operations of production, operations, staffing, ticketing, and marketing vendors responsible for the execution of the exhibit tour

o Schedule, lead, and manage all follow-up items for internal and external meetings with key stakeholders for the project

o Timeline project management

o Budget management

o Contract review, contract negotiations, and invoice processing for vendors

o Manage all creative, promotions, web design project management, and external communication design for fundraising events on the tour

o Craft run of programs for the live events

o Coordinate logistics for all event participants – scripting, travel, scheduling, briefings

o Recruit, manage, and train volunteers to staff ribbon cutting events and exhibits

• Manage a volunteer fundraising event committee responsible for meeting a revenue goal for an opening night ribbon cutting ceremony of the experiential event
• Write copy for fundraising materials that will be used to raise unrestricted revenue – letters, emails, one-sheet overviews, save the dates, invitations, and more
• Serve as the Special Events department’s data “design lead,” working closely with colleagues to develop open channels of communication and smarter ways to manage event information and data;

· Manage event-related information within the donor database;

• Process and track event revenue and expenses for the Special Events and Experiences team;
• Collaborate with UNICEF USA departments including public relations, marketing, finance, people and culture, and prospect development; communicate frequently with UNICEF USA offices located in Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and New York;
• Other ad hoc support as needed for the team

Qualifications:

Essential

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

· 4 years of experience running live in-person fundraisers for 350+ guests.

· Experiencing managing committees and working alongside high profile board members.

· Understanding of global matrix processes and workflow, including demonstrated ability to direct projects collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

· Occasional domestic travel to production and committee meetings will be required (estimated once every 60 days for 2-4 days).

· Experience in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Microsoft products.

· Able to meet key organizational goals and execute them to the highest standards.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to teams.

· Proven ability to guide teams with calm authority even during high pressure event situations.

· Excellent project management skills and a desire to improve current processes.

· Able to work occasionally on weekends and/or until 1am if the event requires.

· Proven effectiveness in contract negotiations with consultants, venues, producers, food and beverage.

· Must demonstrate UNICEF USA Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service.

Desirable

· Experience working on event production in Los Angeles.

· Familiarity with BBCRM (a Blackbaud product), Box, Cvent, Social Tables, Microsoft Power BI, and Fundraise Up.

· Understanding of current world events and their impact on children.

· Past experience scaling an event or product with tangible results.

· An understanding of the latest trends in event technology.

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org .