Job Description

Events Director

The Events Director is responsible for leading all special events for Junior Achievement of South Florida. This role is ideal for a strategic, relationship-driven professional with strong sales instincts and a passion for community engagement. A key focus of this role is designing creative, mission-aligned events that deliver exceptional guest experiences and leave a lasting impact.

The Director will drive sponsorship growth and corporate partnerships by developing opportunity strategies, identifying and cultivating prospects, negotiating vendor agreements, securing commitments, and ensuring the successful delivery of partnership benefits. This position plays a key role in advancing the organization's mission through impactful events and meaningful stakeholder relationships.

Supervise the 1-2 event team members to ensure they are meeting all stated goals.

Provide guidance and expertise for other Junior Achievement events and/or third-party events at JA World as needed. This includes some program-related events, such as graduations, student retreats.

This role will be heavily focused on six key elements:

Event Planning & Management

• Lead the creation, development, and successful execution of all fundraising events. Current annual fundraising events include (subject to change): Ultimate Night Out, Community Impact Breakfast, JA World Uncorked, JA Business Hall of Fame, Girls Rule and Rose Soiree. There are also additional smaller events throughout the year (parent conference, networking receptions, affinity group gatherings, etc.).
• Oversee all event components including event and affinity group leadership committees, marketing, budgeting, auctions (silent/live), entertainment, logistics, staffing, volunteers, dcor, insurance, guest lists, A/V, and program development (speakers, script development, schedules).
• Manage vendor relationships by sourcing, negotiating, and securing contracts that align with event goals and budgets, while ensuring high-quality service and long-term partnerships.
• Evaluate and refresh events annually to ensure they remain engaging and relevant.
• Provide post-event analysis and recommendations for improvement.

Fundraising & Partnership Engagement

• Ensure each event reaches its revenue goals. Ticket sales, guest activities, auctions are the responsibility of the Events team; event sponsorships are shared among the Events and Development Teams, with the Development and Event Director having an annual sponsorship goal.
• Work with Board Members and volunteer event committees to ensure their success of securing resources (sponsorships, auction items, etc.) to support events.
• Use a consultative approach to develop customized sponsorship and proposal packages aligned with funder priorities.

Team & Volunteer Coordination

• Manage internal staff involved in event execution, including the CEO, Development Team, Marketing Manager, and Facility team.
• Manage volunteer event Co-chairs and Committees (Board Members and community leaders) to ensure they meet committee goals
• Engage affinity group members, JA students, other groups of volunteers in pre- event activities.

Marketing & Communications

• Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure timely and effective promotion of events before, during, and after execution.
• Ensure all partner deliverables (e.g., marketing metrics, testimonials, reports) are met in coordination with JA staff.

Financial Oversight

• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare invoice requests, manage budgets without overages, and ensure proper coding and organization of all expenses.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date records of contacts and revenue pipelines, including prospecting, research, networking, and outreach activities.
• Work with the team to implement meaningful recognition programs for supporters, including awards and event participation.

Other

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills & attributes to be a success in this role:

• Proven ability to plan and execute large-scale fundraising events.
• Skilled at securing and managing donor and sponsor relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work within a project management system to effectively oversee multiple projects.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, volunteers, and committees effectively.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Skilled at cultivating and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders.
• Experience working with marketing teams to promote events and initiatives.
• Competence in budgeting, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Comfortable using donor databases, event platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and maintain a high level of professionalism.

Education & Experience:

• 6+ years of full-scale event production management and leadership experience, nonprofit experience a plus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience in customer service best practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, and occasionally required to reach, bend, lift, or climb.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

PLUS:

Incorporate all of JA's values:

• Commit to Growth: Embrace continuous learning and development to achieve personal and professional advancement.
• Deliver the Wow: Consistently exceed expectations and create remarkable experiences for customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Be bold, innovative, and creative: Foster a culture of daring exploration, original thinking, and imaginative problem-solving.
• Do it with passion: Approach tasks and challenges with enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine love for what you do.
• Own your actions: Take responsibility for your decisions and outcomes and hold yourself accountable to high standards of integrity.
• Build awesome relationships: Cultivate strong, supportive connections with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders based on trust, respect, and collaboration.
• Bring fun & energy: Infuse positivity, enjoyment, and vitality into the workplace environment and interactions.
• Celebrate uniqueness: Value diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and contributions, fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
• Drive and embrace change: Proactively seek opportunities for innovation and improvement, adapting positively to evolving circumstances and challenges.
• Be true, be you: Embrace authenticity, integrity, and honesty in all interactions, staying true to your values and identity.

Important Information:

Junior Achievement of South Florida participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

JA provides real-world training in financial literacy, including budgeting, spending, investing, and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 5,000 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered various programs to almost 70,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and South Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA

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