General Staff Jobs

The person need to work in either Bellevue, WA or Silver Springs, MD. Also might need to travel often to other locations as needed. We need someone with Media, Entertainment, OTT, Telecom experience.

The person need to talk with customer on a day today basis and prior experience is going to make the difference for us. Look at people who have worked in STB provider/OTT, Content provider, Media workflow, Video background is mandatory etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field. An MBA in business management is desirable.
• Professional Project Management Certification from accredited institution preferred
• 15 -20 years of experience in software development, testing and delivery of complex software projects in the domains of communication or media and broadcasting or networking.
• Have experience in performing role which involves customer management, onsite-offshore coordination, working with offshore teams, etc
• Have executed large software projects/programs which involves geographically spread teams
• Strong project management credentials, demonstrated experience of leading teams
• Structured Project Management experience – PMP / Agile Certifications are added advantage.
• Have experience in managing customer escalations independently
• Strong in communication – both written and oral – and presentation skills
• Strong in negotiation and ability to get things done
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
• Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles

Alpha Silicon

Do you have a hospitality background? Perfect! Because that’s what we’re looking for.

Adecco Creative and Marketing has partnered with a luxury homegoods company to hire a showroom experience coordinator.

This is an on-site 6 month assignment with possibility to extend or convert to a full-time employee. The pay is $24-31/hr.

Description:

• The goal of a North American Showroom Experience Coordinator is to aid in delivering a memorable customer experience in our showroom, from start to finish. They are to ensure an exceptional level of quality and an experience that reflects the brand.
• Implement identified elements to create a superlative experience for clients, employees, and guests.
• Manage event coordination, amenities, and experiential services. The primary objective is to provide information and service in an efficient and hospitable manner that optimizes customer and employee satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Embrace the concept of service with a willingness and sense of pride

 Greet all guests in a warm professional manner, maintaining an attitude of “gracious hospitality”

 Answer phones, field calls and answer questions as appropriate

 Manage client visit hosting and hospitality – Food set ups and break downs

 Mange client visit forms

 Ability to use and troubleshoot facility technology. AV equipment, phone system, video conference, projectors, and monitors

 Assist with daily business requirements Opening and Closing procedures. (Alarms, lights, technology, café set up)

 Anticipate and execute various special requests in a knowledgeable, courteous manner

 Manage and coordinate meeting room usage

 Maintain strong product knowledge and business literacy to do showroom tours for end users, walk ins, students, and A&D.

 Administrative responsibilities (as determined by WTL).

 Manage client visits like West Michigan visits—gathering appropriate background information,

create agenda, gather account numbers, handle special needs, catering, hospitality, name tags,

transportation, hotels, meeting room, technology etc.

 Be familiar with the area as it relates to events, restaurants, transportation, entertainment etc.

 Assist in event coordination, trainings, and area meetings

 Support Sales team by means of fulfilling sample requests

 Assist Showroom Manager as needed

 Be familiar with all area activities, attractions, and restaurants

 Act as “trouble shooter” for field sales handling all requests with a sense of passion and

determination

 Possess excellent interpersonal skills and outgoing, energetic personality

 Set up meeting rooms (arrange furniture, amenities and technology)

 High level product knowledge

 Possess excellent communication skills

 Ability to anticipate, identify, and own problems, and follow up with the best possible solutions

 Ability to meet and work well with all levels of employees and guests

 Manage beverage and food inventory

 Manage catering orders

 Strong presentation and public speaking skills

 Ability to trouble shoot technology (a certain comfort level with technology is essential)

 Perform other assignments and project as necessary and determined by WTL

This position is often a physically demanding job where you are on your feet moving furniture,

breaking down food set ups, touring clients, receiving deliveries…

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Excellent organization skills

 Excellent interpersonal/relationship building skills

 Ability to meet and work well with all levels of employees and guests

 Excellent hosting skills

 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

 Ability to work under and pressure, constant change, and inflexible deadlines

 Service aptitude

 Ability to manage various forms of information

 Ability to work varied hours and have a flexible schedule

 Demonstrated ability in providing outstanding service to customers

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401k plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Adecco

A leading entertainment and consumer brand company is looking for an Associate Graphic Design Manager to assist their team with Global Design for consumer product style!

Job Details

• 6 months, Full-time hours
• REMOTE
• PAY: $35.33

Responsibilities:

• Spearheading the development of original Style Guides and Portfolios for global consumer products, spanning various properties and divisions within the company, from inception to completion.
• Crafting inventive designs, typography, patterns, logos, and promotional materials, with an added bonus of illustration prowess.
• Lead the team in generating innovative and fresh ideas, while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organizational capabilities, and the proficiency to adeptly oversee multiple tasks, projects, schedules, and budgets.
• Initiating projects independently, tackling challenges head-on, fostering collaboration with a positive demeanor.
• Curating trend and mood boards to inspire and guide creative direction.
• Remaining up-to-date with prevailing fashion and product trends in the market.
• Proficient understanding of Graphic Design, Branding, and Packaging, translating them seamlessly into products catering to diverse global demographics.
• Actively contributing novel product concepts and engaging in brainstorming sessions.
• Competently presenting creative concepts in both formal and informal settings.
• Report to the Senior Manager and engage with personnel at all organizational levels, demonstrating cultural acumen.
• Demonstrate adaptability and agility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or relative field.
• 5-7+ years of experience within graphic design, illustration, marketing, merchandise design and entertainment studios. – MUST BE SHOWCASED IN PORTFOLIO FOR CONSIDERATION
• Skilled in utilizing Adobe Creative Suite software including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, along with Procreate, Keynote, PowerPoint, and Word.
• A resume that includes style guides, strong typography and branding examples.
• A professional portfolio displaying your professional expertise and related professional experience.

Please submit your resume & professional portfolio for consideration!

You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Syndicatebleu

7ate9 Entertainment seeks a dynamic, self-motivated Creative Assistant and Graphic Designer to support an agency client with graphic design and post-production and support a marketing team with daily design projects and needs.

As a creative team member of this brand, you will work closely with the Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing team to play a pivotal role in designing assets for eComm, desktop, mobile, emails, social and marketing graphics. The ideal candidate should have a strong proficiency in design and a proven track record of creative work.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

·     Ideate, design, present, prepare, and deliver assets for digital channels in conjunction with Marketing Team

·     Keep pace with social media & design trends and cutting-edge tactics, then apply learnings to content creation and share them with the team

·     The ability to take on any editing or photo retouching asks

·     Ability to consistently meet or exceed deadlines

·     Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from Art/Marketing Directors amongst others

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

·     2+ years of professional experience in graphic design

·     Proficient with Premiere Pro

·     Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite

·     Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

·     Proficient with Box, Slack, and G Suite

·     Positive can-do attitude with strong initiative and follow through

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·     Experience in shooting photography and video

·     Experience with production of digital content

·     Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

·     Experience working with Asana or other project management software strongly preferred

·     Creative problem-solver

·     Positive, proactive and able to consistently exercise great judgment

·     Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

·     High levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

SALARY / BENEFITS

• $60K
• Paid Sick/PTO
• 401k
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid work schedule

7ate9 Entertainment

The Samsung global services team is responsible for driving Smart TV and mobile services businesses by building intelligent, integrated, cross-platform services that delight and entertain users.

Samsung TV Plus is Samsung’s direct-to-consumer OTT video service featuring ad-supported linear channels and ad-supported VOD. In the US, TV Plus launched in April 2018 and is currently available on 2016-23 model Samsung Smart TVs, recent Galaxy mobile devices, and more.

At Samsung TV Plus UX team, we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Product Designer with a strong focus on visual design to join our multidisciplinary design team. You will help define the vision for the service with ownership over critical features that shape the viewer experience. This role requires utilizing design systems and understanding service brand architecture to drive UI/UX solutions ensuring coherent branded experiences across Samsung devices. You will be responsible for creating innovative, user-centered solutions for our products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, researchers, engineers, and stakeholders, to deliver exceptional user experiences. Your expertise in design thinking, interaction design, and visual design will be crucial in driving product success and creating visually appealing user experience.

Responsibility:

• Lead the end-to-end design process, from ideation and concept development to final execution on detailed design specification, ensure a user-centered approach throughout.

• Crete wireframes, user flows, basic prototypes, and visually stunning designs that effectively communicate design concepts, interaction and brand identity.

• Partner and coordinate with product team, designers, and engineers to conceptualize and build visually appealing user interfaces.

• Work with UX researchers to design and observe user studies, then translate user needs and research findings into final design solutions

• Contribute to high-level concepts and executive reviews but also pitch in on detail-level design work

• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and data-driven insights to continuedly improve product experience.

• Provide design guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented design culture.

• Stay updated with the latest design trends, tools and techniques, and proactively apply them to enhance the design process and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Qualifications:

· Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field with an emphasis in Visual Design.

· 7+ years of experience as a Product Designer for consumer products with an expectational foundation in interaction design, visual design system, typography, and graphic design

· Solid design experience on cross devices, preferably in the 10ft UI devices

· Have experience leading/contributing to multiple consumer products from concept to execution

· Have an incredible eye for detail and have high standards for visual craftsmanship.

· Highly proficient in all applicable design software (Sketch, Figma, Cinema 4D Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and Principle)

· Ability to manage and lead multiple projects, prioritize different tasks in a fast-paced environment and deliver high quality work on schedule

· Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to drive design decisions.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams and senior leaderships.

• Has strong background in working with a design system to optimize product implementation

• An exceptional design portfolio is required to be considered for this position. Candidate should showcase work demonstrating impactful consumer product design solutions. The portfolio should be well-versed and clearly articulate user problems, and the final design solution

• Leadership skills and the ability to provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers.

Samsung Ads

Anakeesta is an award-winning theme park that creates unique outdoor experiences by immersing guests of all ages in the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors. Whether you are looking to create vacation memories for guests or work behind the scenes to keep the magic in the mountains magical, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level.

As Anakeesta continues to grow and evolve, we are seeking a highly creative and experienced Design Director to join our team and help shape the future of Anakeesta. The Design Director will be responsible for translating the park’s unique blend of natural beauty and adventure into immersive and captivating experiences. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure that the design elements align with Anakeesta’s brand identity and enhance guest engagement. This role is in our Downtown Knoxville office but will may require occasional site visits to the park in Gatlinburg.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal creative team in conceptualizing, developing, and executing creative concepts that align with Anakeesta’s brand and thematic elements.
• Oversee the design process for branding, advertising, merchandise/product design, signage, and web design ensuring they enhance the overall guest experience.
• Collaborate with various departments, including marketing, operations, and development, to understand their design needs and develop solutions that meet their goals.
• Develop and maintain design standards, guidelines, and documentation to ensure consistency throughout the park and any guest facing online or traditional assets.
• Manage a team of in-house designers and freelancers, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative design approaches to continuously elevate the park’s brand.
• Work closely with external vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure seamless integration of design elements in advertising, retail components, or in park operations.
• Present design concepts to internal stakeholders and leadership, gathering feedback and incorporating necessary changes.
• Manage design budgets and resources efficiently to meet project goals and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in a creative leadership role, preferably in the entertainment, hospitality, or theme park industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects, including physical spaces, signage, advertising, merchandise, and web design elements.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing creative talent.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills to effectively convey design concepts and ideas to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment with the ability to balance creative vision with practical considerations.
• Passion for outdoor adventure, nature, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in all environments both inside and outside and in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged times at a desk working on a computer.
• Be able to bend, stoop and stand.

When you start your career at Anakeesta, we hope you will stay and grow with us.

Perks

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Free admission for employees and their immediate family
• Employee discounts on food and merchandise
• Generous pass exchange program with area attractions

If you believe you meet the qualifications above and have an interest in joining the Anakeesta team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply through LinkedIn!

Anakeesta

Romeo Entertainment Group

Talent Buyer/Event Producer Job Description

GENERAL

The position of Talent Buyer/Event Producer at Romeo Entertainment Group (REG) requires a skilled and experienced individual with proven ability to generate an annual book of business. This person’s primary responsibility is developing, maintaining, and soliciting new clients for REG and its family of companies (Grayscale Event Marketing, Colossal Events Group, and BERO Entertainment). The role requires an individual who can fulfill various duties, including but not limited to; client development, curating lineups, event management, negotiating performance agreements, knowing artist availability and pricing, routing, interpreting analytics, reviewing entertainment contracts, and possessing a deep understanding of event ticketing, marketing, and production.

As a Talent Buyer/Event Producer at REG you will be supported by our dedicated team, including an Event Coordinator to assist with talent buying and routing with our 700+ annual shows, and a Production Manager to facilitate event needs. In addition, you will have access to our comprehensive in-house services, which include:

LEGAL:

• Pre-negotiated terms with major artist agencies
• Contract Management
• Access to our outside legal counsel

FINANCE:

• Invoicing and collections
• Expense management
• Regulatory and taxes

HUMAN RESOURCES & IT SUPPORT:

• Payroll management
• Full package of benefits (401k, health & life insurance, mental health assistance)
• 24-7 IT support

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our team at REG to grow your career and take your talent buying to the next level! We offer a competitive salary and a Book of Business bonus to reward you for bringing your current clients to our organization. If you are interested in joining our team and contributing to the success of our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain relationships with various clients, including fairs, festivals, corporate entities, clubs, and casinos
• Establish and maintain relationships with artist agents and other industry professionals, and represent REG at conventions and other industry events
• Conducts client in-take and vetting interviews on a regular basis
• Serve as an on-site service representative for clients, as needed
• Conduct research to understand artist viability based on routing, analytics, and history, along with client budgets, venue capacity, desired demographics, and market conditions
• Identify internal and external routing opportunities and connect clients in surrounding markets/regions
• Coordinate client activities with Event Coordinators and other team members
• Consult with clients and recommend appropriate artists, favorable ticket pricing structures, and ancillary revenue opportunities
• Possess proficiency with Pro-Forma (performance revenue/expenses) settlement sheets and understand various back-end splits structures
• Ensure full execution of Service Agreements
• Oversee and consult with clients and their representatives on marketing strategies and publicity
• Facilitate efficient communication between all relevant artist and venue personnel pertaining to booking, marketing, ticketing, and production
• Track and understand relevant data in Excel, a proprietary database, and Google. Including but not limited to; event schedules, contracts, financials, ticket sales statistics, etc
• Perform other assigned duties regularly or occasionally as delegated by the Vice President of Sales

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college preferred
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills, along with competence in conflict resolution
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Talent Buyer, Promoter, or in a related field
• Understanding of artists and pricing of multiple genres
• Ability to transition all or a portion of your current book of business
• Familiarity with production and ability to have production discussions with artist Production Managers and other artist personnel
• Ability to market a concert and settle a show
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail is a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with Asana is a plus, but not required
• Travel is required

ABOUT ROMEO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Romeo Entertainment Group (REG) is a leading independent, family-owned talent buying and concert production company boasting a 69-year legacy in the industry. Established in 1954, REG currently serves over 170 events across 35 states and 80 locations nationwide, catering to fairs, festivals, rodeos, casinos, and corporate events. As one of the most trusted names in the entertainment business, our expertise lies in guiding clients seamlessly through the entire concert production process. Our comprehensive range of services encompasses talent buying, lineup curation, contract processing, concert marketing consultation, production management, and on-site service representation. At REG, we take pride in being your Reputable Experienced Guides in the concert business, committed to delivering the highest quality of service and support to our valued clients.

Romeo Entertainment Group

Hiring for a Hybrid Events Manager in Schaumburg, IL!

Are you an experienced Corporate Events Manager seeking an opportunity to work with a certified great place to work organization in the Schaumburg area? Our client is seeking a professional candidate with experience managing the planning and coordination of meeting and events. This candidate will be responsible for end-to-end planning & delivery of exceptional event experiences for our employees and external customers.

Location: Hybrid: 3 days in office, Schaumburg, IL

Hours: M-F 8am-5pm (must be present during events)

Requirements:

-5+ years of experience in managing corporate event and meeting planning coordination

-bachelor’s degree in marketing, hospitality, communications, or public relations

-Must be able to manage and drive projects to completion independently, while also working effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide planning and onsite support for internal corporate communications related to events and company-wide initiatives.
• Provide white glove service and act as the main point of contact to vendors, clients, and internal employees.
• Serve as an integral member of the Human Resources team, aligning event experiences with our brands and culture.
• Manage multiple vendors & contracts, including corporate rate plans, caterers, venues, entertainment, photographers, décor, furniture rental, A/V, hotels for room blocks & reservations, shuttle & transportation services.
• Manage relationship and orders of branded merchandise for customers and employees, both event related and otherwise.
• Provide on-site event management and coordination including securing of off-site or larger on-site meeting space, catering of meals & snacks, décor & cakes, branded merchandise, giveaways or party favors.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate annual event calendar.
• Explore new ideas to increase employee and customer engagement through events.
• Work with customer-facing commercial teams to help support unique events for customer engagement.
• Create and communicate project plans to deliver within timelines and created budgets.
• Provide end-to-end management of a variety of existing and envisioned events, including:

Anniversary Celebrations

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Addison Group

Are you an outstanding Event Manager who loves the operational side of events as well as being the main point of contact? Would you like to collaborate with an amazing team who will mentor and encourage you in your event management career? Our client is a nationwide Destination Management Company who is highly respected in the industry. This role will drive and contribute to the processes for their events in the Punta Gorda/Charlotte Harbor area.

You will work 100% from a home office but must live in or commutable to the Punta Gorda/Charlotte Harbor area because you could be onsite up to 3 days a week for various events.

What They Can Offer to You:

Multiple and varied career opportunities both in Operations and/or Sales

The chance to work for a well-recognized and respected DMC who has structure, processes, and procedures all in place to make your job easier

Be part of an upbeat, fun-loving, collaborative team that thrives on supporting each other and your clients

Excellent base salary with added commissions and perks

Robust benefits package including healthcare, match on 401k, paid vacation, cell phone reimbursement, paid holidays, top of the line computer equipment and more!

Who You Are:

Have a strong work ethic and are dedicated to events!

Love being a part of a collaborative team who works and plays hard- you have each other’s backs

Can think quickly on your feet, roll with the punches in the constantly evolving event space, and always deliver a high level of customer service

3+ years in Program/Event/Operations management- all in the event space

Enjoy being a diligent, high-energy, phenomenal teammate with strong attention to detail

Have a creative eye for design of events

Proficient computer experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

What You Will Do:

Once the Sale Manager receives the signed contract from the client you will take it over

Handle all the details and logistics leading up to the event, onsite during the event, and following up with post-event billing and wrap up

Help the client build the design- select menus, chose entertainment, decor, build a production timeline, arrange transportation between events- draw out the entire blueprint for the event

We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Spot On Talent

Events Manager

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer and the Director of Alumni Engagement, the Events Manager designs, manages and produces Good Counsel’s fundraising and alumni events. These events enhance the Good Counsel brand, support and expand relationships, and raise philanthropic and sponsorship dollars. The Events Manager works closely with members of the Advancement and Admissions Teams and is a direct liaison with vendors, facilities, staff and volunteer committees whose combined efforts ensure the success of each event. The Events Manager prepares event communications, briefings, manages regional travel and events, and manages the data integration process for the Advancement Team to include capturing event attendance and affiliations for alumni.  

Responsibilities:

• Design, manage, and implement Good Counsel’s stewardship and fundraising events for alumni, parents and friends to include the Steve Dean Golf Tournament, Alumni Reunion Weekend, the SFX Dinner, the Grand Celebration, Grandparents Day, Cookies and Cocoa with Santa, Day of Giving, the Celebration of Scholarships, alumni legacy admission events, football donor cultivation events, and regional campaign and alumni events.
• Assist with the coordination of admissions and school-wide events to include Open House, Admitted Student event, Freshman Parent Reception, convocation and commencement as needed.
• Implement strategy to evaluate events and include appropriate follow up from each event.
• Provide leadership in the planning and execution of the school’s events, including identifying event dates, locations, participants and formats.
• Create and oversee detailed timelines for each event, and develop briefings prior to each prospect visit or event to send to leadership, staff and key volunteers.
• Draft and schedule all event invitations and event communications.
• Coordinate invitation lists in collaboration with key faculty and staff members.
• Coordinate with volunteer planning committees on events, including the Grand Celebration Committee, and the Advancement Committee.
• Collaborate with the President, Principal, Chief Advancement Officer, Director of Alumni Engagement, and others to develop remarks, program content and performances for events.
• Collaborate with the Chief Marketing Officer and marketing team on event communication schedules, to write, create and distribute save-the-dates, invitations, signage, programs, and any necessary social media posts working closely with designers and printers to execute collateral.
• Field and manage all invitation responses and attendance lists for seating and, if necessary, ticketing.
• Manage and track metrics for event attendance, stewardship/moves management initiatives.
• Coordinate menus, décor, equipment and facility needs with caterer and vendors, on occasion in collaboration with volunteers and volunteer committees.
• Work closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Advancement Officer to create a consistent brand image and standard for entertaining at Good Counsel. 
• Oversee expenses and guest lists of all events; maintain budgets in collaboration with Advancement office staff members.
• Communicate effectively with numerous in-house departments and staff members to facilities and request staff, equipment needs, delivery schedules, facility rentals, etc. for events.
• Communicate with high-level donors, board members, committee members, and other key volunteers with professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience as an event planner or similar experience in a professional setting  with preference to prior experience in higher education or independent school
• Strong writing and organizational skills with diligent attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to plan and oversee projects
• Skilled negotiator and problem solver, independent decision maker
• Experience producing creative events
• Initiative and the willingness to collaborate and cooperate with colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with accounting and budgeting
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe Suite, and Blackbaud NXT and Veracross knowledge a plus
• Frequent event work to include occasional nights and weekends, possible travel for regional alumni events

Pay Range/Benefits:  

The annual base salary range is $50,000 – $60,000 commensurate with experience.

Good Counsel offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, tuition remission (after three years), daily lunch, accrued vacation and sick time, as well as school holidays. 

How to apply:

• All applications should be emailed to Julie Potter, Chief Advancement Officer, at [email protected].  
• Complete applications shall include: 1. cover letter; 2. resume; 3. contact information for three professional references.
• Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt with priority consideration by Friday, August 25, 2023.  Only complete applications submitted via email will be considered.

About Our Lady of Good Counsel High School:

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory, coeducational high school in Olney, Maryland. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.

Operated under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers, Our Lady of Good Counsel offers students in grades nine through twelve, a wide array of programs and activities that advance academic excellence, foster spiritual growth, and encourage leadership and service to others. With a student body of just over 1,200, the school prides itself as being a community that promotes an inclusive environment, embodying the  Xaverian Brothers’ values of simplicity, humility, compassion, zeal, and trust.

The school was founded in 1958 as an all-boys school in Wheaton, Maryland. In 1988, the school became coeducational.  During the 2006-2007 school year, the school relocated to a new, sprawling 51-acre, high-tech campus in beautiful Olney, Maryland. 

For more information visit olgchs.org. 

Non-discrimination:

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School does not discriminate in its educational and employment policies on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Evelyn Nicholas at [email protected].

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School