Events and Corporate Relations Manager, Foundation

DEPARTMENT:

Foundation

SALARY:

Paygrade 7; $48000 - $62000 depending on education and experience benefit eligible

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FLSA:

Exempt

CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled; howeverpriority is given to application materials received by 05/08/2026.

SUMMARY
The Events and Corporate Relations Manager directs events for the addition this position assists the FVCC Presidents office and Foundation Executive Director with other events in community and on campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Acts as an ambassador for the College and builds positive relationships to support and promote the College Foundation.
• Directs and manages the promotion development and organization of Foundation events to support scholarships and grants; represents the Foundation at various events.
• Works with local businesses and organizations to secure sponsors and donations for events.
• Creates ways for corporate partners to get involved and sponsor events in meaningful ways.
• Works with campus partners like marketing Wachholz College Center WIEC Trades Institute and Culinary to strengthen relationships with corporate partners.
• Manages ticket sales and event reservations for the Foundation.
• Organizes mailings for events including invitations publications and promotional materials.
• Oversees the creation and distribution of both digital and print appeals.
• Leads the Whitefish Community Foundation Great Fish Campaign.
• Manages and guides volunteers for Foundation events including The Event at Rebecca Farm Bibler Gardens Governors Cup and other community and campus programs.
• Provides leadership mentors and supervises staff; motivates and empowers staff to create environments that promote innovation; sets standards for delivering quality service.
• Supervises the Student Ambassador program.
• Collaborates with the marketing department with creation of event promotional materials
• Helps develop a multi-year plan for organizing and managing events.
• Promotes encourages and continuously assesses goals of events.
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities. May chair committees such as the Events Committee.
• Manages the events budget and financial activities in concert with the Foundation and colleges goals.
• Helps plan and carry out capital campaigns that support major projects.
• Stays up to date on new developments in relevant areas to support strategic initiatives.
• Participates actively and with initiative in continuous improvement efforts to provide efficient and quality services.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in the college and community to help build strategic initiatives.
• Participates in internal and external committees and boards.
• Attends related trainings workshops and professional development.
• Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed.
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students faculty and the College.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Reports to the Executive Director of the Foundation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree and one year of closely related work experience; OR
• Associates degree and three years of closely related work experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of higher education and work experience in foundation public relations marketing events or communication.
• Valid Montana drivers license upon employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of event planning experience
• Bachelors degree in public relations marketing communication public administration or closely related field.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with email marketing platforms and digital newsletter creation and optimization.
• Passion for higher education FVCCs mission to serve its students and the community as well as Wachholz College Centers mission to provide a cultural and performance hub for the community.
• Ability to build working relationships and meaningfully collaborate with internal and external contacts
• Strong skills in internal and external public relations and leadership skills
• Demonstrated communication presentation customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative organizational and computer and technology skills
• Ability to direct an organization and/or council
• Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures and database management
• Demonstrated project management and event planning skills
• Ability to be bonded and maintain bonding during employment
• Ability to recruit and work with community and student volunteers.
• Strong time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the public students potential students and College community.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
• Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings weekends etc.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
• Ability to follow and issue directions.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
• Ability to pass a drivers license records check maintain current Montana Drivers License and a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency.
• This is aMedium Dutyjob according to theSelected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles U.S. Department of Labor and Industry.Medium Dutyinvolves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the positions Knowledge Skills and Abilities; AND
• A current comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held andProfessional Certifications when applicable. As a condition of employment the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR upon hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted;AND
• Three professional references with complete contact information must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicants work experience skills and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT:Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to. Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click Experience:

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