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Description Comic Relief US, (also known as Comic Relief Inc.) is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity that harnesses the power of entertainment to drive social change. Funds raised support grantee partners and initiatives that address the root causes and consequences of poverty in the most impacted communities in the U.S. and around the world. Campaigns include Red Nose Day, Kids Relief, Idol Gives Back, and Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief. Click here to learn more about Comic Relief US and meet the team.

Description Comic Relief US, (also known as Comic Relief Inc.) is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity that harnesses the power of entertainment to drive social change. Funds raised support grantee partners and initiatives that address the root causes and consequences of poverty in the most impacted communities in the U.S. and around the world. Campaigns include Red Nose Day, Kids Relief, Idol Gives Back, and Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief. Click here to learn more about Comic Relief US and meet the team. LOCATION Candidates should be based in the NY metro area. We are a hybrid organization and work three days per week in our downtown New York City office. About The Role We are looking for an experienced Temporary Event Manager to provide critical support for CRUSs events including the annual benefit in December. Your responsibilities include cross-departmental project management, interfacing with donors, liaising with vendors, drafting communications, and supporting internal gala processes. The Event Manager must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. What You Will Do

• Work across departments to manage various aspects of events.
• Manage event RSVPs, registration lists, and guest communications.
• Collect guests names, donor listings, and program ads from ticket buyers.
• Manage ticket and credential distribution process.
• Support event logistics.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams to manage pledges for donors and vendors.
• Collect donor information and work with internal teams to ensure CRM records are complete and accurate.
• Manage the check-in process.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent)
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, and preferably Asana.
• Experience in event planning or event coordination in a non-profit environment
• Experience ticketing events in a theater is a plus
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset

OUR VALUES Our values reflect what is important to us at CRUS and serve as the foundation of who we are as an organization. The core value below is best illustrated by actions and attitudes that each CRUS team member practices. They define what working at CRUS means and what our teams embody through their time here.

• Innovative
• Collaborative
• Inclusive
• Respectful
• Impact-Driven

THE PAY CRUS offers competitive compensation. The hourly range for this role is anticipated to be $30.00 - $35.00 per hour. The actual rate is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: abilities, skills, work experience, knowledge, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified. JOIN US! Comic Relief US commitment to inclusion is critical to fulfilling our vision, mission, and goals. As members of a diverse global community, we each bring unique attributes, and perspectives to our work, enhancing our abilities to reach, engage, and serve marginalized children. Our colleagues and those we serve come from diverse backgrounds, geographies, and economic circumstances, with a wide range of cultures, customs, and languages. We affirm human diversity in all forms, encompassing ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation and identification, age, abilities, and philosophies. We are dedicated to ensuring our leadership, staff and partners respect, reflect, and value these differences and work to ensure these values are expressed in our communications, content and brand expression. Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Management and Manufacturing

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