World Vision is hiring an Event Manager to serve on Transformational Engagement Events Team.

Role: Event Manager II

Location: Seattle area strongly preferred; remote within the US considered.

Reports to: Director of Conference and Events

Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree. Requires at least 5 years of work experience including successful large-scale event planning/management.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Travel: Up to 25% domestic travel including weekends and evening work.

Estimated Hiring Range: $75,000.00 – $88,000.00

World Vision is looking for an Event Manager to support several major donor events throughout the years and ensure these transformative events change lives. 

This role will…

• Be a Catalyst for Change: Dive into a role where every event you create has the power to educate, inspire, and foster long-lasting connections with our mission at World Vision. You’ll be instrumental in driving increased revenue for our organization while making a meaningful impact.

• Lead with Purpose: As an Event Manager, you’ll champion our Christian organization’s mission, keeping Christ at the heart of everything you do. Your role isn’t just about logistics; it’s about embodying our mission, vision, and values every step of the way.

• Unleash Your Creativity: Get ready to flex your creative muscles as you collaborate with clients, partners, and leaders to design captivating event experiences. From immersive speaker sessions to cutting-edge multimedia elements, you’ll bring visions to life and leave a lasting impression.

• Dynamic Environment: Say goodbye to mundane routines! With the chance to support multiple events simultaneously, lead meetings, negotiate contracts, and analyze post-event data, no two days will be the same. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. 

• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy a blend of meaningful work and personal fulfillment in a hybrid work environment and a supportive team environment.

• Join a Vibrant Community: As an Event Manager, you’ll become an integral part of our World Vision community, collaborating closely with team members, embracing new challenges, and upholding our corporate goals and policies

• Spiritual Leadership: Maintain Christ-centeredness in both individual and corporate life. Actively engage in spiritual disciplines such as devotions, chapel, prayer, and worship, and incorporate World Vision (WV) Core Values into decision-making within your role; lead devotions and prayer within your team.

• Collaborative Event Design: Work closely with clients, internal partners, and division leaders to create World Vision signature event experiences. These should align with donor and partner interests, expectations, and fundraising goals, informed by segment insights.

• Event Management: Lead and manage specialized, multi-meeting events that promote WV’s ministry and transform donor and partner engagement. Utilize channel fundraising strategies, segment insights, and donor journey understanding to design aligned events. Partner with product and program teams to integrate key messages and claims.

• Lifecycle Oversight: Oversee the entire lifecycle of multiple events, from design and planning to implementation and post-event reporting. This includes stakeholder meetings, workstream meetings, and executive reviews. Maintain a master schedule tracking tasks, milestones, timelines, and budgets.

• Event Production: Direct all aspects of event production, including speaker selection, multimedia components, and marketing elements. Guide speakers to deliver on event strategy and fundraising objectives, and develop scripts and fundraising appeals.

• Logistics Coordination: Manage communication and workflow between internal and external partners, vendors, clients, and volunteers. Oversee logistics such as facility selection, food and beverage, décor and design, event registration, transportation, and contract negotiations.

• Performance Analysis: Gather and analyze post-event results to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements for future events.

• Technical Expertise: Apply technical skills to produce virtual and hybrid events using various online platforms, design event websites, operate registration software and use best technical tools for effective event planning and communication. 

• Training and Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to Event Managers on program development, event design and production, procedures, and new technologies.

• Additional Responsibilities: Lead event team special improvement projects.  Collaborate with team members and perform other duties as assigned. Stay informed of corporate goals, objectives, and policies, seeking clarity as needed.

• Welcoming Demeanor & Interpersonal Excellence: Radiates warmth and excels in building meaningful connections. 

• Proven Event Mastery: Demonstrates a track record of planning and executing large-scale events with precision and excellence.

• Expertise in Event Production: Excels in all aspects of event production, including speaker coaching, script development, stage design and management ensuring flawless execution and unforgettable experiences for participants.

• Resilient Professional: Maintains a positive outlook under pressure, responding resourcefully to challenges and embracing opportunities for growth and change. Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in all responsibilities.

• Influential Communicator and Solutions Architect: Possesses strong influencing, negotiation, and communication skills, mobilizing stakeholders to achieve common goals. Engages effectively with decision-makers and influencers, driving consensus and action while designing client-centric solutions. 

• Innovative Creator: Fueled by a fervent passion for creativity constantly conceiving fresh and inventive event concepts to enhance guest experiences, all while remaining dedicated to staying informed of the latest industry trends and best practices.

• Master of Prioritization: Excels in managing multiple priorities and stakeholder interests, making informed decisions to drive results. Adaptable to changing circumstances, with a keen eye for optimizing processes and enhancing productivity.

• Project Leadership & Budget Stewardship: Guides teams through complex project timelines with ease, ensuring efficient execution while also diligently managing budgets to maximize resources. 

• Analytical Insightfulness: Derives actionable insights to drive informed decisions and strategy modifications through the end-to-end event planning process. 

• Values Alignment: Embodies and promotes the organization’s Christian values with integrity and dedication.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (eight years)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in large-scale event planning/management

• Candidates may also be considered for a Senior Event Manager based on the experience and qualifications. 

As an event manager, you will grow and develop your expertise in event planning, storytelling, production, and donor engagement. You’ll build a career with pathways to strategic leadership roles and significant contributions to team innovation. This role offers you the opportunity to elevate industry standards for new events leading the way in event creation, experience, and design. 

World Vision USA is a part of the larger World Vision International partnership. Globally, we have 40,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries. Just over 900 of us call World Vision USA home. You’ll have opportunities to advance within our robust and talented group of fundraisers as you continue to stretch and grow your career for the future.

About World Vision: 

We’re a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For nearly 70 years, World Vision has followed Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.

Applications are reviewed weekly. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. If questions arise on our end about your application, we will message you to learn more. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter! Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.