Event Producer, Event Team

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IIn this very collaborative and high energy position, the Event Producer plays a key role on the Events Team and is viewed as a strategic partner for producing events (virtual, hybrid & in person) for the organization. The event producer will work successfully across the organization as well as with outside vendors to produce an assigned portfolio of marquee fundraising events and high visibility organizational initiatives during the campaign year.

Major Responsibilities

  • Represents the Event Team and serves as the lead contact to an assigned portfolio of affinity groups and other UJA departments.
  • Works toward becoming a strategic partner for producing events for the organization (virtual, hybrid & in person).
  • Develops and maintains comprehensive event project plans and timelines in consultation with internal and external partners, making sure all parties understand what is expected of them and provides a framework for ongoing accountability connected to timelines and deliverables.
  • Oversees and manages the RFP process for special projects as assigned.
  • Follows internal organizational procedures including requesting RFPs, processing of vendor contracts and payments.
  • Coordinates and contracts with event related vendors including venues, caterers, photographers, AV/event production services and more.
  • Maintains high quality relationships with existing vendors, and research new ones who can provide cost effective and creative services while meeting organizational standards.
  • Work with fundraisers to ensure the production of high-quality digital event journals thru the journal ad system. Will manage the process for printed journals as needed.
  • Ensure the appropriate fundraising team members are trained on journal ad system.
  • Attends committee and honoree meetings as needed.
  • Maintains accurate event information and post event analytics.
  • Works to create positive, productive relationships across UJA, with an emphasis on the key cross functional teams: fundraising, marketing, AV, legal and more.
  • Takes initiative to stay current with key industry news and trends and shares with the team and colleagues.
  • Works events (including evenings) as assigned either as the Event Team Lead or in a supporting role.
  • Handles a variety of special tasks as assigned by the director.

Competencies & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Three to five years related work experience in: event planning or production, project management or hospitality management.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to work effectively and flexibly with all internal partners and outside vendors.
  • Must be team player demonstrating flexibility, possesses a positive attitude and is customer service minded.
  • Ability to synthesize plans and solutions while working in a dynamic, problem-solving environment.
  • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptionally strong organizational/follow-up skills; must be able to multi-task, and work calmly under pressure/tight deadlines.
  • Proactive team player who displays interest in staying current in industry trends.
  • Negotiation experience with event related vendors.
  • Familiarity with major New York City event venues.
  • Must be able to travel to meetings, site visits, and events.
  • Is available to work early mornings and evenings as necessary.
  • Strong knowledge of suite of Microsoft products including Outlook, Excel, Word; Zoom and other virtual event platforms.
  • Eager to learn new systems upon which the team rely, including JAS, Journal Ad Software, Flowpaper, Social Tables and Checkin Tech.
  • Knowledge of video production and digital publishing a plus.

Salary Information

The salary for this role is $75,000 – $82,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications.
n this very collaborative and high energy position, the Event Producer plays a key role on the Events Team and is viewed as a strategic partner for producing events (virtual, hybrid & in person) for the organization. The event producer will work successfully across the organization as well as with outside vendors to produce an assigned portfolio of marquee fundraising events and high visibility organizational initiatives during the campaign year.

Major Responsibilities

  • Represents the Event Team and serves as the lead contact to an assigned portfolio of affinity groups and other UJA departments.
  • Works toward becoming a strategic partner for producing events for the organization (virtual, hybrid & in person).
  • Develops and maintains comprehensive event project plans and timelines in consultation with internal and external partners, making sure all parties understand what is expected of them and provides a framework for ongoing accountability connected to timelines and deliverables.
  • Oversees and manages the RFP process for special projects as assigned.
  • Follows internal organizational procedures including requesting RFPs, processing of vendor contracts and payments.
  • Coordinates and contracts with event related vendors including venues, caterers, photographers, AV/event production services and more.
  • Maintains high quality relationships with existing vendors, and research new ones who can provide cost effective and creative services while meeting organizational standards.
  • Work with fundraisers to ensure the production of high-quality digital event journals thru the journal ad system. Will manage the process for printed journals as needed.
  • Ensure the appropriate fundraising team members are trained on journal ad system.
  • Attends committee and honoree meetings as needed.
  • Maintains accurate event information and post event analytics.
  • Works to create positive, productive relationships across UJA, with an emphasis on the key cross functional teams: fundraising, marketing, AV, legal and more.
  • Takes initiative to stay current with key industry news and trends and shares with the team and colleagues.
  • Works events (including evenings) as assigned either as the Event Team Lead or in a supporting role.
  • Handles a variety of special tasks as assigned by the director.

Competencies & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Three to five years related work experience in: event planning or production, project management or hospitality management.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to work effectively and flexibly with all internal partners and outside vendors.
  • Must be team player demonstrating flexibility, possesses a positive attitude and is customer service minded.
  • Ability to synthesize plans and solutions while working in a dynamic, problem-solving environment.
  • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptionally strong organizational/follow-up skills; must be able to multi-task, and work calmly under pressure/tight deadlines.
  • Proactive team player who displays interest in staying current in industry trends.
  • Negotiation experience with event related vendors.
  • Familiarity with major New York City event venues.
  • Must be able to travel to meetings, site visits, and events.
  • Is available to work early mornings and evenings as necessary.
  • Strong knowledge of suite of Microsoft products including Outlook, Excel, Word; Zoom and other virtual event platforms.
  • Eager to learn new systems upon which the team rely, including JAS, Journal Ad Software, Flowpaper, Social Tables and Checkin Tech.
  • Knowledge of video production and digital publishing a plusIn this very collaborative and high energy position, the Event Producer plays a key role on the Events Team and is viewed as a strategic partner for producing events (virtual, hybrid & in person) for the organization. The event producer will work successfully across the organization as well as with outside vendors to produce an assigned portfolio of marquee fundraising events and high visibility organizational initiatives during the campaign year.

    Major Responsibilities

    • Represents the Event Team and serves as the lead contact to an assigned portfolio of affinity groups and other UJA departments.
    • Works toward becoming a strategic partner for producing events for the organization (virtual, hybrid & in person).
    • Develops and maintains comprehensive event project plans and timelines in consultation with internal and external partners, making sure all parties understand what is expected of them and provides a framework for ongoing accountability connected to timelines and deliverables.
    • Oversees and manages the RFP process for special projects as assigned.
    • Follows internal organizational procedures including requesting RFPs, processing of vendor contracts and payments.
    • Coordinates and contracts with event related vendors including venues, caterers, photographers, AV/event production services and more.
    • Maintains high quality relationships with existing vendors, and research new ones who can provide cost effective and creative services while meeting organizational standards.
    • Work with fundraisers to ensure the production of high-quality digital event journals thru the journal ad system. Will manage the process for printed journals as needed.
    • Ensure the appropriate fundraising team members are trained on journal ad system.
    • Attends committee and honoree meetings as needed.
    • Maintains accurate event information and post event analytics.
    • Works to create positive, productive relationships across UJA, with an emphasis on the key cross functional teams: fundraising, marketing, AV, legal and more.
    • Takes initiative to stay current with key industry news and trends and shares with the team and colleagues.
    • Works events (including evenings) as assigned either as the Event Team Lead or in a supporting role.
    • Handles a variety of special tasks as assigned by the director.

    Competencies & Experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree required.
    • Three to five years related work experience in: event planning or production, project management or hospitality management.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to work effectively and flexibly with all internal partners and outside vendors.
    • Must be team player demonstrating flexibility, possesses a positive attitude and is customer service minded.
    • Ability to synthesize plans and solutions while working in a dynamic, problem-solving environment.
    • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Exceptionally strong organizational/follow-up skills; must be able to multi-task, and work calmly under pressure/tight deadlines.
    • Proactive team player who displays interest in staying current in industry trends.
    • Negotiation experience with event related vendors.
    • Familiarity with major New York City event venues.
    • Must be able to travel to meetings, site visits, and events.
    • Is available to work early mornings and evenings as necessary.
    • Strong knowledge of suite of Microsoft products including Outlook, Excel, Word; Zoom and other virtual event platforms.
    • Eager to learn new systems upon which the team rely, including JAS, Journal Ad Software, Flowpaper, Social Tables and Checkin Tech.
    • Knowledge of video production and digital publishing a plus.

    Salary Information

    The salary for this role is $75,000 – $82,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Salary Information

The salary for this role is $75,000 – $82,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications.rector of Data Analytics will play a key role in digital optimization and enhancing the use of technology to optimize performance. The ideal candidate will be a strong analytics leader with business acumen. The person will develop capabilities and enhancements to attract, engage and retain new customers. The Product Director of Data Analytics will manage customer/donor journey to craft personalized experiences from entry to end point. The Director will use data and analytics to test and measure the journey and monitor performance. And the role is responsible for building out and managing new product technology tools and enhancements.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Direct a team focused on driving digital growth
  • Develop new capabilities to attract new donors and oversee the journey from prospect to conversion
  • Direct and build out data and analytics functions to monitor the donor journey and measure success
  • Assess and manage the deployment of new product tools and technologies

Experience/Education/Skills

  • MBA/MBA preferred
  • Experience with web analytics tools
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a product management function with experience in product roadmaps (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience managing and overseeing development of new product technologies and tools
  • Highly skilled communicator – ability to clearly define, articulate and present a product strategy, as well as define detailed technical requirements for capabilities, features and user stories
  • Strong analytical experience and data driven mindset
  • Strong collaborator working across business functions
  • Energized by driving change

The salary range for this role is $150,000 – $158,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position Summary:

We are looking for an Assistant / Associate Creative Director with extensive brand development and design experience who is adept at critical and conceptional thinking. They have a stellar portfolio showcasing digital and print work that is modern and engaging. They are a nimble problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. This leader is both visionary and hands-on; they will spearhead creative ideation, partner across the organization, and provide visual guidance to in-house creative teams while being able to roll up their sleeves and create compelling work.

The Assistant / Associate Creative Director reports to and supports the Director of Creative Strategy in guiding and managing the development of creative materials from conception to production, ensuring that these materials adhere to UJA’s visual brand style.

Major Responsibilities: 

  • Manage, develop, and enforce UJA’s visual brand across print and digital collateral
  • Help lead the evolution of our visual brand, creating and updating style guides as needed, including UJA’s core and sub brand identities
  • Design work that strongly communicates brand narrative, goals and concepts
  • Oversee and offer art direction to in-house design team, web team, and outside freelance designers
  • Offer art direction and conceptual ideas for in-person event experiences
  • Be solutions-oriented and collaborative, taking ownership of design projects, working with partners, and inspiring other creatives on the marketing and communications team to deliver original, high-quality work
  • Garner and maintain strong relationships with internal partners

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years design/art/creative direction experience in-house or atIn this very collaborative and high energy position, the Event Producer plays a key role on the Events Team and is viewed as a strategic partner for producing events (virtual, hybrid & in person) for the organization. The event producer will work successfully across the organization as well as with outside vendors to produce an assigned portfolio of marquee fundraising events and high visibility organizational initiatives during the campaign year.

    Major Responsibilities

    • Represents the Event Team and serves as the lead contact to an assigned portfolio of affinity groups and other UJA departments.
    • Works toward becoming a strategic partner for producing events for the organization (virtual, hybrid & in person).
    • Develops and maintains comprehensive event project plans and timelines in consultation with internal and external partners, making sure all parties understand what is expected of them and provides a framework for ongoing accountability connected to timelines and deliverables.
    • Oversees and manages the RFP process for special projects as assigned.
    • Follows internal organizational procedures including requesting RFPs, processing of vendor contracts and payments.
    • Coordinates and contracts with event related vendors including venues, caterers, photographers, AV/event production services and more.
    • Maintains high quality relationships with existing vendors, and research new ones who can provide cost effective and creative services while meeting organizational standards.
    • Work with fundraisers to ensure the production of high-quality digital event journals thru the journal ad system. Will manage the process for printed journals as needed.
    • Ensure the appropriate fundraising team members are trained on journal ad system.
    • Attends committee and honoree meetings as needed.
    • Maintains accurate event information and post event analytics.
    • Works to create positive, productive relationships across UJA, with an emphasis on the key cross functional teams: fundraising, marketing, AV, legal and more.
    • Takes initiative to stay current with key industry news and trends and shares with the team and colleagues.
    • Works events (including evenings) as assigned either as the Event Team Lead or in a supporting role.
    • Handles a variety of special tasks as assigned by the director.

    Competencies & Experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree required.
    • Three to five years related work experience in: event planning or production, project management or hospitality management.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to work effectively and flexibly with all internal partners and outside vendors.
    • Must be team player demonstrating flexibility, possesses a positive attitude and is customer service minded.
    • Ability to synthesize plans and solutions while working in a dynamic, problem-solving environment.
    • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Exceptionally strong organizational/follow-up skills; must be able to multi-task, and work calmly under pressure/tight deadlines.
    • Proactive team player who displays interest in staying current in industry trends.
    • Negotiation experience with event related vendors.
    • Familiarity with major New York City event venues.
    • Must be able to travel to meetings, site visits, and events.
    • Is available to work early mornings and evenings as necessary.
    • Strong knowledge of suite of Microsoft products including Outlook, Excel, Word; Zoom and other virtual event platforms.
    • Eager to learn new systems upon which the team rely, including JAS, Journal Ad Software, Flowpaper, Social Tables and Checkin Tech.
    • Knowledge of video production and digital publishing a plus.

    Salary Information

    The salary for this role is $75,000 – $82,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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