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Officer, Strategic Events

LocationUnited States of America
SetupHybrid
LevelMid
Posted1mo ago
Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The International Rescue Committee is hiring a mid-level Officer, Strategic Events (US-based) paying $85,000 - $92,000/yr to collaborate on high-impact events focused on thought leadership, stewardship, and fundraising.

Role
Officer, Strategic Events
Organization
International Rescue Committee
Location
United States of America
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Mid
Compensation
$85,000 - $92,000/yr
Category
Communications & Marketing

The role

The Strategic Events Officer at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will collaborate with the team and key internal stakeholders to develop and execute high-impact events focused on thought leadership, stewardship, cultivation, and fundraising. This role involves event management, creative direction, and strategy, with a focus on supporting private fundraising efforts and developing corporate partnership opportunities.

What you'll do

  • Collaborate with the team and key internal stakeholders to develop global events (both live and virtual)
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new IRC event formats and define key performance metrics
  • Develop event themes, structures, and program elements
  • Lead and oversee various aspects of event project management, including team coordination, logistics, production, and execution from planning through post-event wrap-up
  • Drafting concept notes and creating creative briefs
  • Conducting venue searches or setting up virtual platforms and preparing and distributing event materials, communications, and other professional documents

What it takes

  • Bachelor’s Degree minimum or minimum 4 years of event planning experience
  • Outstanding MS office and Event database management skills (Salesforce and Pardot experience preferred)
  • Proven project and event management skills (in person and virtual)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative with a passion for storytelling
  • Resilient and able to remain calm in high pressure situations

What you'll bring

Outstanding MS office and Event database management skillsProven project and event management skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCreative with a passion for storytellingResilient and able to remain calm in high pressure situations

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in the United States of America, with a hybrid in-person and remote working environment.

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is $85,000 - $92,000/yr.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of event planning experience, outstanding MS office and Event database management skills, proven project and event management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, and resilience.

How can I apply?

Visit IRC Careers at https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/New-York-NY-HQ-USA/Officer--Strategic-Events_JR00004909 to apply.

How to apply

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