Manager of Communications and Events

MISSION STATEMENT :

To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

SUMMARY :

As part of the Development Department, the Manager of Communications and Events reports to the Chief of Development (COD). This position will be responsible for planning, managing event volunteer committees, and executing Empty Bowls, SVdP CARES’ major annual six-figure fundraising event. Within a culture of generosity and philanthropy, the position manages, designs, and produces external and internal collateral for the organization, inclusive of events. The position regularly collects content from programs for the organization’s communications, inclusive of stories and images for digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns. This position manages seamless seasonal and fundraising campaign execution with contracted website, digital media, and social media services.  The position coordinates media stories and interviews. The Manager of Communications and Events is responsible for ensuring that her / his work supports the organization’s strategic plan, fundraising goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time).

Event Management :

• Coordinates, implements, and provides post event assessments for annual major fundraising event.
• Manages event budgets.
• Provides support to, represents the agency at, and provides follow up reports / stewardship for third party fundraising events.
• Organizes special agency events, such as press conferences, open houses and dedications, and agency tours.

Communications :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

Employee Benefits :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

( To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be provided, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions described of job. Working in an office / site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation, standing, bending, reaching, lifting to 20 lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS :

Must handle new and diverse work problems daily. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors and employees at all levels within the Agency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents / clients. On an as-needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.

St. Vincent de Paul CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTE :

This job description does not constitute an employment contract, written, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” and / or grant-funded position. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (St. Vincent de Paul CARES) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and / or requirement of the job change. Changes can be made formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. St. Vincent de Paul CARES explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provision of this job description at any time and without notice. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential function does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

About St. Vincent de Paul CARES :

SVdP CARES is a non-profit organization committed to ending homelessness : making it rare, brief, and one-time.

With “Housing First” principles at the core, all SVdP CARES programs are built on the belief that everyone has the right to live in dignified and affordable housing with a healthy disregard for all community-perceived barriers to housing including employment history, criminal / credit background, mental health, addiction, or religious practices. SVdP CARES works to rapidly house those experiencing homelessness within 30 days and concurrently connect them to resources and stabilization support services to assist their needs.

SVdP CARES serves 19 counties across 7,678+ square miles of Florida including Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, and Sumter counties.

Everyone is welcome through our doors, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.