Director of Events & Community Engagement
Director of Events & Community Engagement
Posted on :
18-05-2025
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18-05-2025
Job Description
Summary: Habitat for Humanitys mission is seeking to put Gods love into action by bringing people together to build homes communities and hope. As a key member of the Resource and Development team the Director of Events & Community Engagement is responsible for planning executing and evaluating events and initiatives that strengthen community partnerships engage key stakeholders support fundraising goals and manage the Volunteer Coordinator to align volunteer efforts with organizational needs. This role ensures highquality experiences that advance Habitats mission and deepen community impact.
Core Responsibilities:
- Supports Resource & Development to maximize overall fundraising revenue and the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties.
- Direct the Volunteer Coordinator in meeting the organizations needs in volunteer recruitment and retention.
- Attend weekly TriTeam meetings with Family Services Construction and Resource Development to coordinate volunteer groups home dedications and closings collaboratively.
- Develop event strategies aligned with organizational goals including audience targeting engagement tactics and marketing integration.
- Plan and coordinate events including meetings conferences and signature fundraising events.
- Manage all aspects of the event lifecyclefrom concept and planning through execution and postevent evaluation.
- Develop and manage event budgets ensuring costeffectiveness and financial accountability.
- Source negotiate and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure necessary services and products.
- Collaborate with the development team to support the cultivation and stewardship of recurring event sponsors.
- Coordinate logistics including venue selection catering audiovisual requirements and transportation of event materials.
- Lead the project management of eventrelated marketing materials by coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and brand alignment.
- Manage event timelines and ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Oversee onsite event setup execution and breakdown.
- Manage volunteers as needed for events.
- Handle any issues or challenges that may arise during events and find effective solutions.
- Maintain and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including clients sponsors donors and vendors.
- Collect and analyze event metrics and feedback to measure success including attendance engagement levels lead generation and overall return on investment (ROI).
- Other Duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects on a deadline at one time with quality and efficiency
- Shows attention to detail ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of event planning and execution
- Capability to quickly and effectively problemsolve any issues that arise before during and after events
- Selfstarter with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including volunteers donors and community members
- Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to design engaging and memorable events
- Has a positive attitude is proactive in promoting the Habitat mission and is eager to excel in all undertakings
- Professionalism poise and confidence when engaging with various vendors and clients
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to work collaboratively in a fastpaced environment in a manner consistent with the organizations values: integrity teamwork and mission focus
Education and Experience:
- Proven experience in leading and managing teams with a focus on collaboration and results
- Demonstrated success in planning and executing events of various sizes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
- Experience with Asana or similar project management platforms preferred
- Basic understanding of QuickBooks or other financial software
- Valid Florida Drivers License and reliable transportation
- Must pass an acceptable background check
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:
- Regularly spend hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
- Regularly spend hours standing
- Regularly work on repetitive tasks
- Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
- Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
- Frequently bend to file and maintain files
- Regularly lift 520 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:
- Majority of the day working in an office setting
- Able to work some nights and weekends
- Generally quiet environment
Other Duties
Please note this position description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry Counties is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the bestqualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race color citizenship religion sex pregnancy marital status age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation genetic information veteran/reserve national guard status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Additionally Habitat is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential job functions please contact Deborah Boyer at.
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Director
Employment Type
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