One of the most rewarding ways to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters is to work with us. A career with Big Brothers Big Sisters is an opportunity to merge your talents and personal values with your desire to make a difference.
Every day, we are changing the perspectives of children and enabling them to see the world around them in a more positive light. With that newfound point of view, they can see their potential more clearly and dream bigger about their future. Our success is a result of committed and inspired employees, working together to make a lasting impact on our area's youth, schools, and communities.
Every day, we are changing the perspectives of children and enabling them to see the world around them in a more positive light. With that newfound point of view, they can see their potential more clearly and dream bigger about their future. Our success is a result of committed and inspired employees, working together to make a lasting impact on our area's youth, schools, and communities.
Currently Hiring For:
Special Events & Community Engagement Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc.
The Special Events & Community Engagement Manager is responsible for soliciting and securing sponsors for fundraising and programmatic events throughout the service territory; managing committees, vendors and logistics; building multidimensional relationships with corporate partners; and driving strong community engagement consistent with Board of Directors policies and long-range objectives. This role will partner with BBBS leadership to ensure success for long & short-term growth.
Special Events (approx. 75% of time)
Annual Fundraisers:
Third-Party Fundraisers & Major Program Events:
Community Engagement (approx. 25% of time)
Requirements:
What You Can Expect from Big Brothers Big Sisters:
Big Brothers Big Sisters is an equal opportunity employer.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters
Active in Richmond since 1962, Big Brothers Big Sisters creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters supports 550+ youth annually throughout a service territory covering Greater Richmond, Tri-Cities, Greater Virginia Peninsula, and Hampton Roads. In 2018, the agency was recognized for excellence in increasing youth in service, modernizing the Big Brothers Big Sisters brand, and promoting LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
To apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Diane Brown, at dbrown@bigbrobigsis.com with subject line BBBS Special Events & Community Engagement Manager. Applications due by midnight Sunday, October 6. No phone calls
Special Events & Community Engagement Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc.
The Special Events & Community Engagement Manager is responsible for soliciting and securing sponsors for fundraising and programmatic events throughout the service territory; managing committees, vendors and logistics; building multidimensional relationships with corporate partners; and driving strong community engagement consistent with Board of Directors policies and long-range objectives. This role will partner with BBBS leadership to ensure success for long & short-term growth.
Special Events (approx. 75% of time)
- Solicit and secure event sponsors
- Manage and grow fundraising committee
- Plan and implement annual fundraisers throughout service area – Greater Richmond, Tri-Cities, Greater Virginia Peninsula, & Hampton Roads
- Recruit and engage attendees in events including, but not limited to, selling tickets/teams, and promoting on-site funding opportunities
- Manage outside vendors for events
- Steward event participants and sponsors
- Promote organization through awareness and recruitment events as needed
- Participate in agency goal setting, budgeting, and planning
- Perform other duties as assigned
Annual Fundraisers:
- Bowl for Kids’ Sake (peer-to-peer fundraiser in multiple locations) – March/April
- Fall Fundraiser (auction and band party) – October
- Dancing with the Williamsburg Stars (Dance competition– assistance to external group) – March
Third-Party Fundraisers & Major Program Events:
- Restaurant/retail give back nights
- Facebook fundraisers
- Coordination with corporate partners
- 30 Bigs in 30 Days for National Mentoring Month – January
- Big of the Year – June/July
Community Engagement (approx. 25% of time)
- Build multi-dimensional relationships with corporate partners to solicit sponsorships, recruit volunteers and engage in strategic partnerships
- Create awareness of Big Brothers Big Sister through corporate recruitment presentations, agency information sessions, open houses, and community partner events both on- and off- site
- Align goals and actions with strategic plan
- Maintain effective communication and positive relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Participate in Agency events and perform additional tasks as assigned
- Track and evaluate results of community engagement efforts
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required – preference for nonprofit management, marketing or related field
- Goal driven and detail oriented
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication
- Self-starter who can work independently and take initiative
- Anticipate obstacles which could impact revenue, expenses or service delivery
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with external stakeholders
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and adaptability to Customer Relationship Management software
- Availability to attend functions outside of normal operating hours
- Availability to travel within the service region (Richmond, Tri-Cities, Williamsburg, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach) up to 25%
What You Can Expect from Big Brothers Big Sisters:
- Hiring range: $32,000-$36,000
- 2 weeks vacation
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid leave between Christmas and New Year’s
- Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
Big Brothers Big Sisters is an equal opportunity employer.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters
Active in Richmond since 1962, Big Brothers Big Sisters creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters supports 550+ youth annually throughout a service territory covering Greater Richmond, Tri-Cities, Greater Virginia Peninsula, and Hampton Roads. In 2018, the agency was recognized for excellence in increasing youth in service, modernizing the Big Brothers Big Sisters brand, and promoting LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
To apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Diane Brown, at dbrown@bigbrobigsis.com with subject line BBBS Special Events & Community Engagement Manager. Applications due by midnight Sunday, October 6. No phone calls