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Events and Outreach Specialist  554 - Regional Coalition Pacific Los Angeles, CA, USA Hourly Full Time Join Best Friends and turn your career into a labor of love. The benefits package is one of the best! Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Child Care reimbursement, Pet Sitting reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, PTO, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, 401k and Staff Discounts. The Events and Outreach Specialist is an exciting opportunity to utilize a high level of communication, initiative and organizational skills while assisting in the development of lifesaving events. This position is responsible for assisting in the execution of large- and small-scale events, ranging from Super Adoption and Strut Your Mutt to MEOM Cat Yoga and local staff appreciation events. The Events and Outreach Specialist must also be able to perform in a fast-acting and collaborative environment, in order to bring ideas to life that will elevate awareness for Best Friends and our mission to make the country no kill by 2025. Responsibilities: Assist with all planning and logistics for Best friends third-party, in-house and national events. Field and respond to all event inquiries in a professional and timely manner. Manage and coordinate volunteer support during events in collaboration with the Best Friend L.A. Volunteer Department. Assist in the expansion and strengthening of our event volunteer team. This includes developing training materials, onboarding processes, team building tactics and ensuring volunteer performance is in line with the Best Friends mission in L.A. Assist with planning, set up and tear down of larger and smaller scale events. Including loading and unloading of event supplies, communicating with rescue partners/vendors/sponsors and working closely with other departments. Provide high quality customer service to everyone involved in the event planning process (vendors, event hosts, general public, coalition partners, etc.), which at times includes handling complaints or other issues. Assist in the gathering of data and compilation of post-event reports. Work a flexible schedule and long hours near and during events. Work within a limited budget that includes sourcing and building vendor relationships in order to secure event donations. Attend third-party outreach events as a BFAS representative to promote our lifesaving programs and educate the public on the NKLA mission. Coordinate and execute in house events- such as MEOM Cat Yoga and Paint Your Pet night- with the goal of driving more traffic into our lifesaving centers. Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the Events and Outreach Lead, LA City Engagement Manager, or Executive Director.   Skills & Experience: Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook and OneDrive. Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus. Ability to use and manage event registration and networking software/websites. Experience with motivating teams of volunteers or staff on a range of projects. Must be able to work independently and use good judgement in the decision-making process. Experience in successful event planning with a variety of events, at local and national levels, on a limited budget. Work requires continual attention to detail. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Comfortable speaking in front of an audience. The ideal person for this job would be a team player, personable, professional, upbeat, and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy. Knowledge and experience in the animal welfare movement preferred. Valid Driver's License with access to transportation to travel on organization business. Ability to professionally advocate Best Friends position on issues. Must be able to work collaboratively with other team members, as well as interdepartmentally to ensure grassroots efforts integrate with and support other organizational activities and priorities. Physical Requirements:   Ability to spend extended periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions (including rain, heat and cold) at events Ability to routinely lift 40-50 pounds Perform strenuous physical labor including bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, etc. Ability to sit and view computer screen for long periods of time Ability to stand for long periods of time while performing work requiring concentration and manual dexterity Ability to work around all types of animals with basic animal handling skills Lifting and handling animals of varying sizes and breeds. Some travel required Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to event needs, includes weekends and holidays.   Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.   We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

EVENTS MANAGER We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and organized  EVENTS MANAGER  to be part of our team. This position will be based in  Los Angeles, CA . Responsibilities include: Plan fundraising events in coordination with management, vendors and volunteers Responsible for event logistics including venue, communication, vendor, staff and volunteer matters. Events include dinners, walks and other smaller events Ensure all fundraising events are within budget, meet financial objectives, and appropriately represent the Foundation to the donor community Works with internal and external parties to initiate, plan and execute fundraising events including venues, photographers, food, floral arrangements, Recruit, trains, and supervises event volunteers Cultivates, solicits, and stewards prospects, donors and volunteers Functions as Foundation liaison with Planning committees and meetings Transports event materials and equipment as needed Participates in special projects and events as assigned Supervise and mentor an Administrative Assistant The selected candidate will possess: Bachelor’s degree required 5+years of demonstrated experience in non-profit event planning and fundraising Fundraising with walk-a-thon experience is highly desirable An ability to lead and motivate volunteers, and maintain positive client relations Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast- paced environment Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent attendance and be must be accountable for quality of work Fully proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Working knowledge of relational databases; Convio helpful Overnight and weekend travel required Able to lift up to 20 Possess valid driver’s license with driving record acceptable to FFB insurance carrier Please send your resume with a cover letter stating salary requirement and overview of fundraising accomplishments to  HR@fightblindness.org .  We offer an excellent salary and benefits, and a terrific team environment!

Special Events Coordinator Reports to  Associate Director of Special Events Work Schedule  Full-Time Status  Non-Exempt Department  Institutional Advancement About The Company Center Theatre Group is one of the largest, most influential theatre companies in the country by virtually every measure. Over the past 50 years, it has entertained millions of audience members and produced some of the most important shows of our time, many of which have been World premieres and have gone on to award-winning Broadway runs and beyond. As Center Theatre Group enters its next 50 years, it is uniquely positioned to expand the impact of its work with audiences, community, and artists—while making Los Angeles a global destination for theatre lovers and creators alike. Position Summary The Special Events Coordinator plays a primary role in coordinating events that inspire and engage CTG’s donors, and that support CTG’s institutional goals. The position is specifically responsible for the logistics and execution of CTG donor cultivation events, benefit events and opening nights. Primary Responsibilities Works closely with Institutional Advancement staff in managing donor cultivation events that have been promised as part of their donation recognition. Works with Associate Director of Special Events to coordinate Opening Nights for the organization. Tracks and maintains event RSVPs maintenance with the support of the Tessitura database, providing regular department updates. Works with Advancement Operations team to prepare Event Briefing packets for designated events. Support the execution of major fundraising events, including gift administration, assisting with invitation mailings, and other tasks as needed. Coordinates Institutional Advancement staffing for all donor events. Responsible for maintaining and distributing the Donor Events Calendar on a monthly basis. Regularly checks for scheduling conflicts across the Music Center campus and Los Angeles area. Send regular Institutional Advancement Artist Needs memos to update Institutional Advancement, Artistic, and Management staff on requests for artists and follows up on requests accordingly. Tracks and manages donated wine for events, and other in-kind donations as needed. Works with Advancement Operations team to ensure that printed and digital invitations and other collateral for events are properly proofed, routed through appropriate approval process and meet deadlines. Prepares and organizes meetings pertaining to events. Processes invoices from event vendors and tracks all event expenses, reporting to the Associate Director of Special Events. Secondary Responsibilities Regularly attends department, CTG-wide, and other meetings as necessary to perform the functions of the job. Ensures that all printed materials are well-written and proofed including but not limited to letters, proposals, invites, mailing lists, reports. Evidence good work habits including but not limited to being on time, following CTG workplace policies, arriving prepared for meetings and events, being responsive and following through on all donor, supervisor and staff requests. Exhibits appropriate phone, email and in-person etiquette, and responds to phone and email messages in a timely fashion. Exhibits a positive attitude in relation with donors and fellow staff. Works as a team member with the entire Institutional Advancement staff on all department events and activities, working a minimum of 12 events each year. May contribute to donor communications efforts by drafting articles or recommending and providing information for articles to the CTG Communications Department, as well as taking photographs or shooting video at donor events. Other duties as assigned. Center Theatre Group provides a dynamic working environment in which duties and responsibilities may change. Employees are expected to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of their duties. All employees are expected to be familiar with and adhere to Center Theatre Group’s Personnel Policies and Procedures. Qualifications Four years of college from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work history preferred. Two (2)+ years of special events experience, preferably at a non-profit performing arts institution. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and database systems such as Tessitura. Extremely high attention to detail and strong organizational skills as well as excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are essential. Must be able to easily travel to, within and around a variety of locations, both interior and exterior for meetings, events and other job-related activities in addition to working evenings and weekends. Must be able to effectively and efficiently operate office equipment, including telephones, copiers, fax machines, computers, etc. Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds (i.e. reports, programs, brochures, etc.) and have own transportation to attend meetings and events off site. The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively multi-task, shift priorities, meet deadlines, demonstrate exceptional customer service standards and maintain high ethical standards with an interest in theatre arts. All employees are required to pass a background check. Compensation The position will receive a competitive compensation. Center Theatre Group also offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan options; escalating vacation, paid sick, personal days and holidays; and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, employee assistance program, and life and long-term disability insurance. To Apply Sell yourself by writing a cover letter that describes why you’re the best person for this job. Send resume and cover letter along with salary desired to: ctgjobs@ctgla.org . Please be sure to include the position title in the subject line of the email. Due to heavy volume of resumes received, emails that do not include the job title in the subject line of the email may not be considered. In your cover letter, please indicate how you became aware of this position, e.g., name of website, current employee, via another source. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We will contact qualified individuals to set up interviews. Center Theatre Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, ancestry, disability, age, national origin, pregnancy, veteran/military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law. Center Theatre Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We support, promote and embrace a diverse workforce.