Full-Time
Based in New York City or hybrid
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to careers@razomforukraine.org. In the subject line, please write “Events Manager” followed by your full name.
The Role
Razom Inc. is a US 501(c) 3 tax-exempt public charity formed in the United States organized and operated to support charitable initiatives in Ukraine. Razom for Ukraine is seeking an experienced and innovative events professional to join the Development Team in helping to support the organization’s multifaceted events portfolio and as a first priority, create and launch Razom’s 10th Anniversary
Campaign in January 2024. The ideal candidate has an understanding of American and Ukrainian audiences, and is able to work collaboratively with the members of the Development Team, Razom program leaders, volunteers and board members as well as external
vendors, with the goal of exceeding revenue goals through the engagement of existing donors and new donors. The 10th Anniversary Campaign will essentially introduce Razom across the globe with a harmonized message, summarizing and presenting ten years of work in a cohesive manner that engages the broadest audience of activists, beneficiaries, donors and influencers.
REPORTS TO
Director of Development & Engagement, Razom, Inc.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
● 5-7 years experience in the field of events management, preferably in the nonprofit sector, which can include development, communications, marketing experience.
● Experience in working with donors, volunteers, host committees and organizers of third-party fundraisers.
● Background in working with event and media sponsors.
● Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
● Experience working in a cross-cultural environment with teams in different countries.
● Strong proficiency or fluency in Ukrainian language and experience working
with Ukrainian audiences a strong plus.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across a variety of mediums
with the ability to develop internal organizational partnerships.
LOGISTICS AND BENEFITS
● Razom offers generous paid time off and unique opportunities for ongoing
professional development
● Razom offers competitive benefits packages
● New York, NY, Hybrid role possible
● U.S. work authorization required
SALARY RANGE
$68,000-$75,000
Final salary based on experience and qualifications as well as finalized scope of work.
Razom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Working as a member of the Development team, this role will manage and evolve Razom’s portfolio of events including:
○ In-person and virtual fundraising events
○ Third-party fundraising events
○ Cause Marketing events
○ Gala benefits
● As the lead on Razom’s 10th Anniversary Campaign, responsibilities will include:
○ Managing all external and internal event inquiries and programming. Serve as primary liaison between Razom Development Team and external organizations organizing benefit events.
○ Coordinating engagement and providing support to approved third-party fundraising events, including screening, coordinating event
promotions through Razom and ensuring revenue is processed;
providing post-event stewardship.
○ Serve as the primary point of contact for Razom sponsored events including managing all logistics, event invitation strategy, building and managing event budgets, facilitating event promotion, executing post event stewardship.
○ Working with the Vice President of Development (VPD), to build and manage the budget related to the project.
○ Working with the Director of Development & Engagement (DODE) to create branding, messaging, and strategy for the 10th Anniversary including creation of logo, templates and collateral.
○ Deploying the insights from research of audiences in the U.S. to craft the most effective positioning and messaging.
○ Working with the Digital Marketing Manager (DMM) to build and oversee the 10th Anniversary social media marketing campaign and digital fundraising appeals.
○ In coordination with the VPD & DODE, supporting logistics and communications for all 10th Anniversary related events.
○ Supporting fundraising efforts for 10th Anniversary activities including creation of sponsorship materials, event invitations, event signage, press and donor packets and event programs.
○ Creating sponsorship opportunities for events and sponsorship stewardship.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
● 5-7 years experience in the field of events management, preferably in the
nonprofit sector, which can include development, communications,
marketing experience.
● Experience in working with donors, volunteers, host committees and
organizers of third-party fundraisers.
● Background in working with event and media sponsors.
● Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
● Experience working in a cross-cultural environment with teams in different
countries.
● Strong proficiency or fluency in Ukrainian language and experience working
with Ukrainian audiences a strong plus.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across a variety of mediums
with the ability to develop internal organizational partnerships.
LOGISTICS AND BENEFITS
● Razom offers generous paid time off and unique opportunities for ongoing
professional development
● Razom offers competitive benefits packages
● New York, NY, Hybrid role possible
● U.S. work authorization required
SALARY RANGE
$68,000-$75,000
Final salary based on experience and qualifications as well as finalized scope of work.
Razom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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