General Summary

The National Office located in Downtown Chicago is seeking an individual for the Associate Director of Relationship Events.  This position is responsible for logistics management and execution; fundraising support; and strategic planning of all aspects of assigned events, including but not limited to advance planning, venue and vendor contract negotiations and coordination; collateral, sponsorship and promotional materials;  event budget management; supervise the activities of volunteer leaders and work with event co-chairs to execute the event; sponsorship pledge renewals and solicitation; follow-up, administrative and tracking; volunteer recruitment and management;  and on-site staffing.  Events include Chicago and New York Rita Hayworth Galas, National Alzheimer's Dinner in DC, Part the Cloud and other galas/events as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Logistics management and execution, overall coordination and strategic planning of all aspects of assigned events (notably Chicago Gala, National Alzheimer's Dinner, and Part the Cloud)
• Sponsorship pledge renewals and solicitation; follow-up, administrative and tracking, including benefits and general stewardship of sponsors throughout the year; RSVP's and progress reports for committees, event leadership and relationship event department directors. 
• Coordinate and support the activities of volunteer leaders and work with event co-chairs to execute the event
• Anticipate necessary communication, cooperation and coordination with other Association staff, projects and events.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations and/or marketing, or related field
• 5+ years of event management experience, preferably with events utilizing many high profile volunteers and more than $1,000,000 gross revenue;
• Superior organization, communications, analytical and logistics skills
• Previous supervisory experience (vendors, temps, volunteers)
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, database management, Outlook

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Alzheimer's Association, National Office
225 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and we appreciate your interest in the Alzheimer's Association.