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Thank you for your interest in working with the team at Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club!
We currently have one position open: Special Events Manager
Position Title: Special Events Manager
Reports To: Development Director
Job Objective:
At AVSC, we coach and inspire kids to excel while promoting a community of passion, grit, and mountain culture. Doing so is contingent on the success of our organization. The Special Events Manager, alongside the Development Director, play a large role in this as the majority of AVSC’s funding comes from special events and donations. We are looking for a team member who will creatively, passionately, and effectively engage the community through a broad spectrum of events ranging from million-dollar fundraising events, National Council (donor) parties, community events and more.
Scope:
The Special Events Manager oversees AVSC’s robust event lineup. Reporting to the Development Director, this team member has frequent interactions with the many dynamic people working together at AVSC including: staff, board members, donors, parents, athletes, and volunteers. The Special Events Manager must frequently make independent decisions balancing finances, image, and stewardship considerations, all while prioritizing AVSC’s mission and goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute all aspects of AVSC events, including budget oversight for annual events (see event Calendar)
- Assist Development Director with fundraising projects as needed
Organizational Fitness
- Support Program Directors in building community
- Debrief each event, maintaining records of recommendations and proposing impactful changes
- Manage all event assets and supplies
- Manage guest lists
- Work with Development Director and Director of Communications + Marketing to ensure promotion of events
Financial Strength
- Manage invoices and deliverables for events
- Follow up with and thank supporters, sponsors, and attendees
- Annual review with Development Director to review full schedule of events and ensure they are aligned with AVSC’s mission
- Assist in design, tracking and management of event budget
Skills:
- Overall: Proven experience and success in event production
- People skills: Customer service focused, ability to communicate with all AVSC stakeholders (donors, athletes, families, staff), volunteer management, work well with others in a fast-paced, collaborative office
- Administrative: Budget management, database mailings, invitation design
- Approach: Positive attitude, ability to improvise, team-player
Please submit questions or resume and cover letter to Miah Wheeler at mwheeler@teamavsc.org
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