Events Manager

REPORTS TO: VP External Relations

POSITION LOCATION: Orange County, California or Remote
ESTIMATED SALARY: $65,000-$85,000 per year

MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL 30 - 40% NATIONALLY

As cutting-edge newsmakers, thought leaders, and educators for the pro-life movement, Live Action is growing our team of talented professionals working to transform public opinion on abortion in America and ​seeks a full-time Events Manager to join our team who is passionate about each detail that goes into a seamless and successful event. Organized and methodical, the Events Manager is capable of organizing events of every size – from a 700-person gala to an impromptu rally at a local political office. The Events Manager takes pride in their work, can simultaneously manage multiple projects, and is an excellent communicator.

The Events Manager must be passionately dedicated to Live Action’s mission and must be inspired to do the best work of her/his life. This position offers the potential for growth and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing, and highly productive team. The position will be based in Orange County, CA but will require frequent travel. 

 The Event Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strategize and plan events to further Live Action’s mission and activate constituents.
• Work alongside departments to help execute:
  • Local pro-life events
  • Conferences
  • Sponsored events
  • Black-tie events
  • Donor receptions
  • Booking requests for Live Action spokespeople
  • Campus events
• Handle every aspect of event planning including:
  • Manage continued communication with outside event organizers, key stakeholders, and vendors.
  • Coordinate location, speakers, topics, timing, and vendors as appropriate.
  • Calculate budgets and maintain an event budget.
  • Arrange event services.
  • Initiate, coordinate, and participate in all efforts to publicize an event.
  • Initiate and manage creation, design, and distribution of promotional materials.
  • Maintain crystal-clear communication with outside vendors and internal teams.
  • Prepare and execute a detailed outline of the event needs and
    day-of timeline.
  • Ability to be flexible and responsive under pressure.
  • Solicite and monitor media coverage and engagement with events as appropriate.
  • Evaluate success.
• Report regularly on event preparation status and readiness.
• Pitch event opportunities and suggestions to the Leadership Team.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional event planning experience required. 
• Extreme attention to detail. An event is pulled off by the compilation of many small details that come together to create a polished, flawless experience. You must be known for your attention to detail, including comprehensive checklists, to-do lists, and itineraries.
• Experience in the pro-life movement desired.
• Strong communication skills – This position interacts with a wide variety of people on a daily basis, including executives, donors, vendors, and attendees. Strong people skills, sharp written and verbal communication skills, and solid discernment are a must.
• Outstanding vendor management skills.
• Well-organized systems with excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Able to handle multiple important projects at once.
• Strong interpersonal skills including experience building and maintaining relationships with a diverse network of individuals and organizations.
• Skilled in balancing and managing detailed budgets.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize a large volume of tasks.
• Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Live Action is a media and news nonprofit dedicated to ending abortion and inspiring a culture that respects all human life. Live Action’s groundbreaking news coverage and compelling videos reach several million people weekly across Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. (see more here: www.facebook.com/liveaction and www.liveaction.org).