Advancement Events Manager
Advancement Events Manager
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06-04-2025
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Job Description
ORGANIZATION:
Mount Auburn Cemetery comprises 175 acres and is situated in Watertown and Cambridge near Boston Massachusetts. Founded in 1831 and visited by over 200000 people each year Mount Auburn is a National Historic Landmark recognized as the first rural cemetery and the inspiration for the American Parks Movement during the 19th century. As an active cemetery Mount Auburn inspires all who visit comforts the bereaved and commemorates the dead in a landscape of exceptional beauty. As an accredited arboretum Mount Auburn features 5000 trees and more than 20000 plants/plant masses overall.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Advancement Events Manager is responsible for the development and of highend events for Mount Auburns major donors prospects and key stakeholders. These events include up to 15 annual donor events other VIP events and meetings and private events related to largescale sponsored public events.
The Advancement Events Manager serves as a key member of the Institutional Advancement team. In this role she/he/they will solicit corporate sponsors of largescale public programs and events such as Winter Solstice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrate responsible stewardship for the environment when planning and implementing all duties incorporated in job description
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Mount Auburn Cemetery is an equalopportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race color ancestry religion gender national origin age pregnancy citizenship status physical or mental ability military status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Mount Auburn Cemetery comprises 175 acres and is situated in Watertown and Cambridge near Boston Massachusetts. Founded in 1831 and visited by over 200000 people each year Mount Auburn is a National Historic Landmark recognized as the first rural cemetery and the inspiration for the American Parks Movement during the 19th century. As an active cemetery Mount Auburn inspires all who visit comforts the bereaved and commemorates the dead in a landscape of exceptional beauty. As an accredited arboretum Mount Auburn features 5000 trees and more than 20000 plants/plant masses overall.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Advancement Events Manager is responsible for the development and of highend events for Mount Auburns major donors prospects and key stakeholders. These events include up to 15 annual donor events other VIP events and meetings and private events related to largescale sponsored public events.
The Advancement Events Manager serves as a key member of the Institutional Advancement team. In this role she/he/they will solicit corporate sponsors of largescale public programs and events such as Winter Solstice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conceive of an annual schedule of highend events with the Director of Events to engage cultivate and steward Mount Auburns major donors prospects and key stakeholders.
- Plan virtual and inperson IA events from concept to :
- With the Director of Events determine highlevel details for all events including program catering and logistics.
- Secure guest speakers and entertainment review programs write talking points and coordinate rehearsals.
- Negotiate costs and services with vendors; arrange food and beverage order/arrange for all supplies event photos coordinate audiovisual equipment.
- With the Director manage staff and volunteers working at events.
- Coordinate and communicate across departments to ensure events are managed and supported appropriately.
- Lead event planning meetings and discussions.
- Create event briefings and attendee bios for senior staff/trustees to facilitate their engagement with donors and the public.
- Coordinate all communications materials with the Director of Events for event attendees including invitations interpretive materials takeaways followup letters and emails etc.
- Followup with vendors sponsors and staff members after each event.
- Keep track of event finances including check requests invoicing and reporting.
- Monitor track and report on event budgets.
- Solicit corporate sponsors of largescale public programs and events such as Winter Solstice with the Director.
- Work on corporate sponsorship packets and coordinate with sponsors to ensure they are appropriately cultivated and credited.
- Serve as a crossdepartmental liaison.
As with all Cemetery staff assist with any cemetery business including special meetings conferences Friends events and public programs as needed.
Demonstrate responsible stewardship for the environment when planning and implementing all duties incorporated in job description
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree. A minimum of least 5 years of fundraising experience including a demonstrated track record of success with events and sponsorship.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Highly organized and able to meet deadlines and manage budgets.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a closeknit team.
- High energy flexible selfconfident and selfmotivated.
- Strategic thinker.
- Drivers license.
- Must present a good professional image per the Cemeterys dress code policy.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Occasionally move within a normal office environment accessing records and equipment.
- Occasionally ascends and descends stairs.
- Occasionally moves about areas of the Cemetery including the grounds Administration Building Chapels Greenhouse and Operations Center to meet with staff and arrange meetings.
Mount Auburn Cemetery is an equalopportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race color ancestry religion gender national origin age pregnancy citizenship status physical or mental ability military status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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