Application Instructions
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Number of Positions: 1Work Location: 100% On-Site
Position Overview
City Year Detroit’s Events and Communications Manager is responsible for the strategy, operations, and execution of critical engagements throughout the year. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Development and an integral part of the Development team, this position will lead all aspects of event production and communication strategies for internal and external audiences with the goal of increasing funding for City Year’s programs.
Job Description
Event Design and Execution
Manages the entire process for event sponsorship solicitations, including tracking which staff member or committee member is contacting a prospect, the stage of the ask, and the outcome.
Creates all event collateral including invitations, event signage, talking points, thank you notes, etc.
Secures necessary vendors, obtain quotes, secure contracts, and monitor vendor performance to ensure City Year receives exceptional service and value
Create and maintain all pertinent event documents, including sponsorship solicitation lists, RSVP lists, run of show, host committee agendas, speaker briefings, etc.
Collects feedback from site leadership, staff, volunteer committees, vendors, and others to evaluate effectiveness of events
Storytelling and Marketing Communications
Identify and collect content that demonstrates the work of City Year AmeriCorps members with students, their impact on school climate, the successes they help students achieve in partnership with teachers, and their plans after City Year
Write, edit, and design website content, donor impact reports, newsletter content, site collateral, social media posts, blogs, and any other unique communication initiatives, and collaborate with the Development Coordinator in the publishing/distribution of materials
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still apply. We'd love to see if you could be a great addition to our team.
Ability to thrive in diverse, youthful, high energy, entrepreneurial, fast-changing environment
Applicants with current or recent City Year Detroit staff/corps experience are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Full time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation and sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental and vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.
Employment at City Year is at-will.
City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.
