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American Heart Association

Event Planning Director

American Heart Association, Tempe, Arizona, us, 85285


As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.We are bringing our mission to life across Arizona. Come join us! We are currently hiring an

Event Planning Director

based in the

Greater Phoenix Area.

This position will support our

Greater Phoenix Division

and

Southern Arizona Division

offices.Under broad supervision, this position is responsible for effectively developing, planning, managing and implementing events aligned with the division’s fundraising campaigns to ensure overall success of division revenue, health impact and volunteer engagement goals. This includes independently managing all aspects of event planning and execution including engaging, organizing and managing internal and external partners, proactively assessing and evaluating needs and providing recommendations to improve upon events and customer experiences, and detailed project management. This position will oversee events budgets and ensures expenses are within approved annual budget.Here are the

Responsibilities :Plans, manages and implements assigned events. Includes all aspects of event planning: event design, vendor selection and management, contract negotiation, visual innovation, budget management, resource optimization and execution excellence.Evaluates effectiveness of event plans and event implementation processes and finds ways to improve efficiencies, collaboration and attendee experience.Provides consultation and support to additional markets as assigned.Researches, secures, manages and evaluates vendors to provide needed services at assigned events within purchasing and operating guidelines and within budget.Solicits competitive bids for all event needs; proactively finds ways to cut costs.Collaborating with Development and Communications & Marketing, plans visual and interactive event elements, and designs and produces printed materials such as invitations, flyers, bidder paddles, presentations, signage and other pieces as needed while adhering to American Heart Association’s branding guidelines.Ensures all collateral and signage needs are met and produced on schedule.Provides staff leadership in the areas of event volunteer recruitment, orientation and training.Develops staffing plan and leads volunteer recruitment and management for assigned events.Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of sponsor benefits and ensures delivery of all sponsor benefits year-round for assigned events.Develops innovative ways to showcase sponsors and highlight their activations at American Heart Association events.Secures necessary permits for assigned events.Manages customer and campaign information utilizing American Heart Association systems accurately, timely and completely in accordance with established guidelines.Proactively communicates and coordinates efforts and timelines with staff and volunteer partners to ensure maximum collaboration aligned with achieving campaign goals.QualificationsFive (5) years of experience with:Demonstrated track record in special events management in a highly matrixed and customer centric environment. Includes experience managing high volume vendor relationships and large format builds.Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with proactive communication, thorough planning and execution and allocating/providing resources, additional support or training.Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to consistently maintain a professional, calm and friendly manner in creating positive customer experiences externally and internally.Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to identify potential issues that may impact organizational productivity and/or compliance and address proactively and timely.Effective project management and event management skills in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.Experience in positively managing change including anticipating and championing organizational change, creating contingency plans, proactively considering short-term and long-term impact.Experience in negotiating services and managing service level agreements.Ability to do local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:Knowledge of the American Heart Association’s standards and procedures.Experience with sales or fundraising strategies.Experience managing staff and volunteers.The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.Compensation

– Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.Performance and Recognition

– You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.Benefits

– We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.Professional Development

– You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.Work-Life Harmonization

– The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.Tuition Assistance

- We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.This position not a match with your skills?

Click here to see other opportunities.In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with DisabilitiesPosted Date

3 days ago (10/7/2024 6:11 PM)

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