Burke Museum Development Events Manager

Job Description

The Burke Museum has an outstanding opportunity for a Development Events Manager to join their team.

About this Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Development the Events Manager is responsible for professional and strategic management of in-person events designed to deepen engagement with the museum including all aspects of day of event production overseeing event production schedules and being the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Production and Management (85%)

• Provide professional and strategic management of in-person events designed to deepen engagement with the museum.
• Develop and manage event logistics including budgets timelines guest list review and registration venue coordination staff volunteer management transportation and security coordination.
• Research negotiate and manage vendor contracts including caterers rental companies florists venues printers mail houses and photographers.
• Manage all aspects of day of event onsite production including setup and breakdown
• Post-event evaluate guest attendance and engagement levels fundraising outcomes event effectiveness and improvement opportunities.
• Manage guest services including guests lists intake of RSVPs

Other Duties as Assigned (15%)

• Soliciting and submit proposals for cash and in-kind sponsorships.
• Auction duties university policy compliance

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in relevant field and two years of experience in donor relations development public relations or event planning OR Equivalent education/experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate complexities of a large institution to achieve desired results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with auction tracking software.
• Experience working in an institution of higher education and/or a museum.
• Experience working with a membership-based organization.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that occasionally involves work on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in an environment visible to the public with visual and audible distractions.
• Must be able to stand for 2 - 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift 40 45 pounds.
• Ability to travel independently to local or regional locations.
• A satisfactory outcome from criminal background verification is required prior to hire.

About the Team

The Burke Museum cares for and shares natural and cultural collections so all people can learn be inspired generate knowledge feel joy and heal.The Burke was founded in 1885 by the Young Naturalists a group of curious teenagers inspired by seeing Seattle transform before their eyes. For 135 years the museum has built upon this legacy collecting objects that help us understand how the Northwest has grown and changed.

Totaling over 18 million objects the Burkes collections help sustain cultural traditions enable groundbreaking scientific research and advance timely conversations that matter to us all. The collections are records of our past and investments in our future. The museums curatorsfaculty members at the University of Washingtongrow collections in anticipation of change: continued disruption to ecosystems shifting cultural landscapes and advances in technology we have yet to imagine. Our work is collaborative; we partner with institutions students communities and people around the world to understand our past and create positive change in the future.

As both a university and state museum the Burke Museum is a public resource committed to building an inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.