Job Description

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

APPLY:

Please email [email protected] 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 [email protected]

ABOUT CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

Cristo Rey Jesuit (CRJ) Milwaukee is part of a national network of 40 high schools transforming urban education through a unique integration of college-prep academics, professional experience, and spiritual formation with a focus on students of limited financial means. As a private, Catholic, Jesuit high school serving 450 students, Cristo Rey Jesuit’s mission is to provide an affordable Catholic secondary education with a college prep curriculum and Corporate Work Study Program to prepare graduates for success in college, work, and life.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin.

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