Events and Employer Manager

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About Us

Be Your Own Hero is a mission-driven, community-focused nonprofit organization committed to connecting young people to the skills and industries of the future. We deliver career readiness programs and events to help connect education to employment and help navigate a rapidly changing world of work.

What We Offer

A collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote options.
Complimentary professional development coaching and training
Position Overview

The Events and Employer Relations Manager is a key member of our small but mighty team and active board of directors. Responsible for coordinating and executing events that support our mission and cultivating partnerships with employers to expand career opportunities for our program participants. This role requires a strategic thinker, hands-on doer, and relationship-builder who is equally comfortable managing logistics and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Events Management (40%)

Support the Executive Director in planning, coordinating, and executing in-person and virtual events, including career fairs, networking mixers, employer panels, webinars, and fundraising events.
Manage event logistics, including venue/vendor coordination, registration, promotion, technology setup, and volunteer coordination.
Oversee on-site event logistics, including setup, coordination of activities, and breakdown after events.
Collaborate with the program team to align events with participant needs and organizational goals.
Make data-informed decisions and track attendance, feedback, and outcomes to assess event effectiveness and inform future planning.
Employer Partner Relations (40%)

Communicate with employer sponsors to coordinate logistics and event details in months leading up to the event.
Conduct outreach to new employer partners and maintain a pipeline of ongoing engagement and sponsorship.
Support the team in reaching sponsorship goals by reaching out to current and new employers.
Track sponsorship commitments and collect necessary information from employers.
General Administrative (20%)

Maintain accurate records of partnerships, contacts, and event metrics using CRM or spreadsheets.
Update and maintain accurate contact lists
Assist with grant reporting and storytelling by gathering testimonials and success metrics from employer and event engagement.
Create Social Media Content to promote our events, programming, and education.
Represent the organization at community meetings and networking events as needed.
Qualifications

2 plus years of experience in event planning or management, preferably within non-profits or corporate events.
Experience supporting webinars or online events
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on customer service.
Proficient in budgeting and financial management related to event planning.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, Webinar Set Up, online learning platforms and event platforms (e.g., Eventbrite, Airtable, or CRM systems).
Familiarity with career readiness programming and/or employment trends is a plus.
If you are passionate about creating unforgettable events and possess the necessary skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and how you can contribute to our mission.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off
Schedule:

4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Experience:

Event planning: 2 years (Preferred)
employer relations or fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Williamsville, NY 14221 Read more