United Way Miami
Senior Director, Events and Engagement-Hybrid
Miami, FL
Feb 7, 2025
$90,000 - $105,000 a year
Full Job Description

Description:

Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000 annually

Hybrid Schedule: 2 days from home and 3 days on-site

Benefits (The Good Stuff)

  • Exempt (Salary): 3 WKS+ Vacation Paid*
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • 12 PTO Paid Days
  • Competitive Health Benefits Package
  • Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
  • Short Term Disability at NO COST
  • Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
  • Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
  • Free Monthly Transit Card

*Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service

Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!


United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a Senior Director, Events & Engagement to join our team. As Senior Director, Events & Engagement you will provide leadership and direction in the execution of quality corporate and fundraising events and engagement activities that position United Way positively in the community and help to build brand awareness and experience.


UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:10

  • Oversees, and directs the look and feel, logistics and execution for all key revenue generating United Way events.
  • Provides advice and guidance to other events that support United Way's mission.
  • Develops the deliverables and directs the work of the Engagement staff; staffs the Engagement Committee.
  • Oversees and directs the internal staff and volunteers in developing, designing and executing United Way Signature and Engagement events.
  • Responsible for developing overall event budget, tracking events against budget and following cost control measures to ensure events executed within budget with a focus on cost containment to ensure best fundraising results, including seeking product donations with purpose of maximizing net revenue from events.
  • Work with outside vendors, staff and volunteers to find and secure locations, awards, and other goods and services needed for special events.
  • Directs internal and external communications with staff and volunteers as it relates to event details.
  • Provides leadership within Development team needed to execute events - includes but not limited to liaising with internal partners to produce event collaterals, communications assets, rsvp lists, media, scriptwriting, reports, etc.
  • Responsible for the supervision of junior employees which includes training, developing, measuring performance, disciplining and directing tasks. Has authority to make recommendations on hires, transfers, promotions, compensation, or termination of employees who are direct reports.
  • Supervises auctions to increase net revenue and manages event consultant
Requirements:

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations. Master's degree preferred

Experience Requirements: 6 to 8 years of experience in event design, logistics, management and execution. Supervisory role experience 2 to 3 years.

Technology Requirements: Internet Explorer and Outlook; Microsoft Office Suite; ANDAR


Other Essential Knowledge/Skills: Ability to provide leadership. Must be detailed oriented; ability to prioritize; excellent written and oral communication skills; creativity. Strong management and development skills with the ability to manage large groups. Must possess customer service and public speaking abilities. Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be detail oriented. Spanish language not a requirement but helpful.

Contacts: Internal. Communicate with all levels of the organization to exchange information.

External. Communicate with volunteers, contributors, general public,

  • vendors, public/government agencies and United Way affiliated
  • agencies to exchange information, collect information, and coordinate
  • projects as appropriate.

Direct Supervision of Others: Supervises events and engagement staff as well as volunteers, consultants and Engagement Committee

Career growth: We encourage you to grow by providing formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible.


Apply with confidence! Research indicates that individuals, especially people of color and women, may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. At United Way Miami, we embrace diversity and inclusion. If you're enthusiastic about a role, apply, even if your experience or education isn't an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization. Please note that while some roles may have specific requirements for funding eligibility, we STILL encourage you to explore our job opportunities.






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