Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

The Foundation Events Manager is responsible for managing fundraising events, other revenue-generating activities and marketing efforts in support of the HCCEF.

Responsible for strategizing, planning, coordinating, managing and executing fundraising special events
Responsible for onsite event management and overall execution of events

Oversees administrative details of carrying out special events as assigned, including the setup, break down, and wrap-up for events and monitoring ongoing needs to ensure the success of the events

Maintains continuous communication with external vendors and internal support staff regarding orders, setups, guarantees, special requests and related program changes

Supports the solicitation of event sponsorships and donations

Investigates and solicits donations of in-kind services or goods to ensure event success

Responsible for recruitment, leadership, mentoring and guidance of special event volunteers

Provides administrative support to fundraising committees

Manages foundation and special events social media and marketing efforts

Coordinates event promotional materials, communications and news releases with the public relations and marketing department

Composes, edits and prepares correspondence, reports and other communications as necessary

Produces event reports and reviews for accuracy

Prioritizes multiple project assignments

Performs tasks with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

Assists in researching and compiling information necessary for fundraising purposes

Prepares materials for committee meetings

Develops and manages budget for each event and provides ongoing reconciliation

Continually updates skills for increased proficiency with technology, software packages and the latest in fundraising efforts

Performs additional duties as assigned

Three years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in professional coordination and management of fundraising events, preferably in higher education
Two years of marketing experience Ability to work effectively with diverse constituents including faculty, staff, students, college trustees, HCC Educational Foundation board of directors, corporate executives, community leaders, and alumni
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Previous database experience and strong Microsoft office skills
Ability to work under pressure, organize and implement work schedule effectively, meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to coordinate projects/activities including managing volunteers
Knowledge of proper business English, grammar, spelling and typing formats
Pleasant and assured telephone manner

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Some weekends and evenings to cover events and meetings
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to the development office conflict of interest policy
Regular attendance is a requirement of this job
Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Office environment

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.