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Special Events Manager
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![]() United States, New York, New York | |
![]() 120 Wall Street (Show on map) | |
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amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is seeking a Special Events Manager. amfAR is dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research. With the freedom and flexibility to respond quickly to emerging areas of scientific promise, amfAR plays a catalytic role in accelerating the pace of HIV/AIDS research and achieving real breakthroughs. amfAR funded research has increased our understanding of HIV and has helped lay the groundwork for major advances in the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS. Since 1985, amfAR has invested close to $635 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 3,800 research teams worldwide. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for managing all facets of designated amfAR fundraising events. Manages and seeks to develop new event concepts and executes event goals to increase revenue for existing events. Creates and sustains productive relationships within the event industry, corporate revenue contacts, and event production partners. Approves and closely monitors event budgets, with overall responsibility for designated event revenue growth. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS and 7 years experience in fundraising events, including supervisory experience. Demonstrated capacity to manage successful high-profile, large-scale events, campaigns, and projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work extended hours; position requires domestic and international travel. Outstanding benefits package that encompasses: medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, vision coverage, commuter, dependent care and medical FSA savings, 403B with a very generous employer match. Time off includes: vacation, personal, sick days, and Summer Fridays. Interested applicants should forward their resume, cover letter and salary requirement to jobsvs@amfar.org We are currently on a temporary hybrid work schedule. Prior COVID vaccination plus one booster is required to work at amfAR. We are an equal opportunity employer. No agencies please. |