Key Responsibilities

• Event Organization and Execution: Organize, track, and execute events that align with Habitat’s mission, including fundraising, community outreach programs, and virtual events.
• Marketing and Promotion: Assist with the implementation of marketing plans to promote events, including social media campaigns, fundraising campaigns, email marketing, target audience attendance, and “know before you go” communication.
• Effectiveness Tracking: Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of events through metrics and feedback, providing detailed reports.
• Budget Management: Create and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maximizing impact.
• Vendor Coordination: Liaise with vendors, venues, and suppliers to secure services and negotiate contracts such as catering and donated materials.
• Event Team Management: Recruit, train, and manage event staffers to assist with event logistics and execution. Secure adequate volunteer support via Habitat’s Volunteer Coordinator.
• Engagement: Assist the organization with cultivating relationships with sponsors, volunteers, and partners to secure event sponsorships and donations.
• Attendee Data Management: Manage attendee data as needed, updating information in Habitat's customer management system and in Constant Contact.
• Post-Event Analysis: Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and identify areas for improvement.

- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, or a related field.

- Proven experience in event planning, execution, and catering logistics.

- Strong organizational and project management skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to accomplish tasks independently and as part of a team.

- Proficiency in Constant Contact, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and all social media channels.

- Analytical skills to track and report on event effectiveness.

- Experience in managing and updating attendee data in customer management systems.

- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

- Passion for the nonprofit sector and commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission.

Qualified individuals can send resume and cover letter to ljunkerman@habitat-sa.org