Compensation Overview

In this position you will (Responsibilities/Duties):

• Manage and oversee event planning and execution for major donor fundraising events produced by the finance team, with a focus on surrogate events and virtual events.
• Oversee the research, identification, and facilitation of the vetting and onboarding process for external vendors and venues.
• Manage logistics and execute all virtual events produced by the finance team (Zooms and webinars).
• Serve as vendor and volunteer lead for in-person events. 
• Coordinate with principal staff, advance, and security to identify speaker-specific event requirements. 
• Assist in managing staff and volunteer requirements at in-person events. 
• Support the Events Director as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC’s mission.

What we will look for (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, event planning, organizing major events, or travel logistics required.
• Experience in political and finance advance and events is preferred. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience negotiating with external partners.
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Travel is required. 
• Flexibility to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends. 

What we would be excited to see (Skills):

• Ability to think critically and consider the interests of multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated history building successful relationships. 
• Experience in virtual and hybrid events. 
• Ability to create and maintain systems and processes.