Overview Are you a master of events and a community connector who thrives on bringing people together for a great cause? Do you have a passion for creating unforgettable experiences while inspiring volunteers and donors to support meaningful work? If so, this role is for you. Upbring is looking for an Events & Volunteer Manager to lead the charge in planning exciting community events, statewide walks, and peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives. This role is all about engaging supporters, strengthening relationships, and making a real difference all while having fun along the way.
At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:
- We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
- We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
- We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.
Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.
Your Mission in Action The Events & Volunteer Manager handles Upbring's community engagement events, which are designed to engage, cultivate, and steward existing and prospective donors. These initiatives include state-wide walks, community events, and peer-to-peer fundraising. Assists with other Upbring events, and campaigns as needed. This position is responsible for creating a robust volunteer program, developing and strengthening relationships with volunteers. Lastly, this role includes heavy emphasis on raising awareness of Upbring through strategic engagement efforts.
Responsibilities
- Design, grow, and manage a comprehensive volunteer program, including recruitment, training, onboarding, recognition, and retention strategies that foster meaningful and long-term engagement in partnership with programs across the state
- In partnership with the Director of Special Events, plan, organize and execute local and regional engagement events
- Responsible for management and growth of Upbring's Statewide Hope in Motion Walk
- Responsible for attending local and regional tabling and engagement initiatives
- Support the planning and execution of fundraising events, assisting with logistics such as registration, vendor coordination, timelines, and onsite volunteer management
- Identifies, designs, and implements peer-to-peer fundraisers, reaches out to individuals and groups, and motivates them to participate in peer-to-peer fundraising and events
- Work closely with the Director of Donor Relations & Engagement to ensure that volunteer and event initiatives align with organizational goals and mission
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or closely related field; and/or a combination of education and experience in lieu of degree
- Two (2) years of experience in roles focused on events, communications and/or customer service
- Valid TX Driver's license and personal auto insurance
Preferred Qualifications - Raiser's Edge experience
- Previous experience working within child welfare
Travel - This position may be required to travel up to 35%
Perks at Upbring - Competitive PTO & paid holidays
- Health, dental, vision insurance & more.
- 403(b) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Gym Memberships
Physical Demands & Work Conditions - This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
- Position may have exposure to children
- Position requires frequent standing, walking and time being mobile to coordinate events
- Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus. Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.