Events and Communication Manager
Events and Communication Manager
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USD 65000 - 70000
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Title: Events and Communication Manager
Salary: $65000$70000 annually
Status:FullTime Exempt 40 hours weekly
Supervisor:CEO
Location:Poughkeepsie NY
Position Overview:
The Events and Communication Manager is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing communications and events strategy to advance Family Services mission. This role will oversee all aspects of event planning branding media relations and digital engagement to ensure a unified and compelling presence across all platforms. Collaborate with the VP of Philanthropy to cultivate corporate sponsorships manage agencywide communications and support donor engagement initiatives.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact leading marketing and event efforts that drive awareness engagement and funding for critical community programs. Youll work in a collaborative and missiondriven environment with the chance to grow professionally and contribute to lasting change.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in marketing communications nonprofit management or related field preferred; equivalent experience maybe considered.
- 3 years of relevant experience in nonprofit marketing events public relations or fundraising.
- Proven ability to develop and implement marketing campaigns and fundraising events that drive engagement and revenue.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in storytelling press releases and donor messaging.
- Proficiency in social media management website content creation and digital marketing strategies.
- Knowledge of donor databases and event management software.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required for events.
- Experience managing corporate sponsorships and donor cultivation strategies.
- Enthusiastic with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects deadlines and stakeholders effectively.
Benefits:
- Medical dental and vision coverage.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5.
- Generous paid vacation holiday sick and personal time package 2 weeks vacation in first year 13 paid holidays per year 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).
- Access to Family Services Compassionate Leave Programwhere employees can donate/receive unused time off.
- Group term life and longterm disability insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D).
- Supplemental insurance through Aflac.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Pet insurance.
Our Mission:
Family Services brings people together to find the support they need improving their lives and communities and building a stronger safer Hudson Valley.
Our Values:
Compassion Extending empathy and understanding to others.
Integrity Being honest and dependable.
Hope Believing in the strength of the human spirit and heart to emerge and thrive when faced with a challenge.
Diversity Promoting a vision of community comprised of wideranging assets.
Respect Treating all individuals with dignity and without judgement.
Community Recognizing and reinforcing the importance of our world as being comprised of people of differing strengths and perspectives.
Justice Promoting social and economic equity and fairness.
Quality Aspiring for excellence in every aspect of our work.
The following duties are indicative of the level and types of activities performed by this position. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title.
Position Responsibilities:
Public Relations Marketing and Communications
- Develop and execute a marketing and communications strategy aligned with Family Services mission and fundraising goals.
- Ensure branding consistency across all internal and external communications including donor messaging advocacy campaigns and program promotions.
- Oversee digital strategy including social media management website updates email marketing and engagement analytics.
- Manage relationships with media outlets proactively seeking press opportunities and responding to inquiries.
- Develop marketing materials to support fundraising including events appeals and annual reports.
- Serve as the liaison with marketing graphic design and website consultants.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on branding messaging and external communications.
- Lead marketing campaigns such as Fifty2 End Stigma increasing public awareness and engagement.
Events Management
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for agency events that aligns with fundraising and engagement goals.
- Lead the planning and evaluation of major agency events in collaboration with the VP of Philanthropy including but not limited to:
- Family of the Year Dinner
- Fifty2 End Stigma
- Report to the Community Luncheon
- Press conferences ribbon cuttings and other community events
- Oversee event sponsorships and inkind donations ensuring sponsors receive all benefits and recognition.
- Develop and track event revenue goals manage budgets and analyze event effectiveness through data and metrics.
- Collaborate with Board members volunteers and stakeholders to enhance event engagement and fundraising success.
- Lead event logistics including guest lists staffing and to ensure seamless experiences.
- Assist in donor cultivation events to strengthen relationships and increase agency funding.
Corporate Sponsorship and Fund Development
- In partnership with the VP for Philanthropy develop and execute a corporate sponsorship program including outreach benefits and longterm relationshipbuilding.
- Create compelling sponsorship proposals tailored to corporate partners emphasizing impact and business benefits.
- Foster yearround engagement with corporate sponsors beyond events exploring opportunities for deeper partnerships such as cross marketing.
Supervision and Administration
- Ensure adherence to gift acceptance tracking and donor stewardship policies in collaboration with the finance team.
- Supervise the Development and Marketing Assistant.
- Engage with the Boards Development Committee.
- Maintain accurate marketing and event data within the NEON database.
- Provide regular reports and insights on marketing and event performance.
- Ensure compliance with branding and messaging across all agency departments.
- Support additional development activities and campaigns as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
- Strategic Ability to develop and execute highimpact marketing and event plans.
- Collaboration Works effectively with internal teams external partners and community stakeholders.
- Innovation Brings new ideas to enhance outreach fundraising and donor engagement.
- Attention to detail Ensures accuracy and consistency across all communications and events.
- MissionDriven Passionate about Family Services work and committed to amplifying its impact.
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Family Services Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact
Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We follow federal state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
