Events & Community Engagement Manager job at The Archdiocese of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI, US

Job Description

Events & Community Engagement Manager

The Events & Community Engagement Manager is responsible for all aspects of the yearly Milwaukee Stars Merengue signature event; annual donor & external events; benefactor stewardship/reporting and volunteer engagement. With a donor-centered focus, this position engages donors, potential donors, volunteers, and students to achieve yearly targeted fundraising and stewardship goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop a working knowledge of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School’s Catholic, Jesuit mission in general, and funding priorities specifically, to articulate a compelling case for support to various constituents.
Develop strategy and execute CRJ’s signature event. Effectively manage event logistics, vendor negotiations/ contracting/relations, and budgets/expenses while developing concepts, themes and formats that increase supporters, increase brand awareness, and grow revenue to meet yearly budgeted targets.
Plan and execute external facing events that support the stewardship and retention of donors & volunteers.
Recruit, manage, and engage volunteers to support CRJ in order to meet the Advancement department’s annually established goals.
Manage recruitment and programming of student ambassador program.
Responsible for calling prospective donors/sponsors to solicit support. Use a CRM database to maintain prospect lists, accurate contact information and outreach efforts.
Successfully track event success, KPI, and strategic initiatives for the Board.
Work with the Advancement team to prioritize and submit event proposals for funding requests and impact reporting.
Serve as school liaison and enhance relationships in the community.
Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission of the school.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of event planning/execution, fundraising, or sales experience
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, detail orientation, analytical, and written /oral communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; familiarity with donor database systems – DonorPerfect & BetterUnite a plus
Desire and ability to support the Catholic and Ignatian character of the school
Passionately articulate commitment to the mission of Cristo Rey Jesuit as both a sponsored ministry of the Society of Jesus and a member of the Cristo Rey Network of schools.
Flexibility in scheduling with occasional evenings and weekends necessary
Bilingual abilities are a plus

Compensation

Type

Annual

Notes

Additional Information

Start Date

2025-07-18

Location

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School - Milwaukee (G41)

Department

County

Milwaukee

Job Category

Schools - Office/Clerical

Employment Type

Full Time

Notes

To Apply

Instructions

Please email gbushman@cristoreymilwaukee.org the documents below, attached in PDF format: Resume Cover letter underscoring your interest in and readiness for the position Please ensure your full name and the position are indicated in the subject line of your email (for example, “John Doe, Events & Community Engagement Manager”). This will help us process your application more efficiently. Direct questions to gbushman@cristoreymilwaukee.org

Contact Name

Galdi Bushman

Address

1818 W National Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53204

gbushman@cristoreymilwaukee.org

Phone

4144364600

Fax

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Afternoon shift,

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