Chinese American Service League
Events Activation Manager
Chinatown - Chicago, Illinois · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$60k-$70kDetected 34 days ago
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About the role
- Join CASL as our Events Activation Manager and help strengthen connections between CASL and the communities we serve through impactful events, volunteer engagement, and strategic partnerships.
- This role is based in Chinatown, Chicago, with a standard Monday-Friday schedule.
- As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy a range of options tailored to your needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and operate the CASL Connect platform, including ownership of the SharePoint site, centralized intake workflow, and overall system for coordinating events, partnerships, and volunteer engagement.
- Build and continuously improve execution tools and processes, including Event Kits (SOPs, templates, checklists) and agile-based coordination (WOW), to drive efficient and consistent delivery.
- Lead planning and execution of major community events, including the Summer Fair, Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Race, Lunar New Year Parade, and CYS Block Party.
- Develop event timelines, budgets, logistics plans, staffing models, and operational requirements to support successful event delivery.
- Manage day-of-event operations and resolve issues in real time to deliver a positive experience for attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and partners.
- Develop and manage corporate sponsorship programs in partnership with Advancement, including sponsorship packages, activation plans, and stewardship strategies to support sponsor acquisition, retention, and growth.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors, community partners, and external stakeholders to advance engagement and revenue goals.
- Identify and support sponsorship and earned-revenue opportunities associated with events and community activations, while tracking and reporting performance to leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, community development, marketing, or a related field
- Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in community engagement, nonprofit event management, partnership development, sponsorship development, or a related field.
- Experience utilizing CRM, fundraising, event management, or stakeholder relationship management platforms (e.g., Salesforce, GiveSmart, OneCause, or similar).
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, SharePoint, or similar).
- To thrive in this role, you should have:
- Education & Experience
- equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated experience leading events from planning through execution, including logistics coordination, vendor management, budgeting, staffing, and post-event evaluation.
- Experience developing partnerships, sponsorships, volunteer programs, or community engagement initiatives.
- Skills & Knowledge
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent events, partnerships, and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management, expenditure tracking, and evaluation of performance against established goals.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage community members, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, volunteers, vendors, and partners while building collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Skills
- Every application is personally reviewed by a real person-not AI.
- Our company culture thrives on the unique talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table.
- CASL is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation
- $ 60,000 - $ 70,000 /year | Full Benefits Package Included
- We value your expertise and commitment, and we invest in both.
- From competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to a culture that puts people first, you'll be supported while doing work that matters.
- This role is based in Chinatown, Chicago, with a standard Monday-Friday schedule.
- Scroll down for full details on salary, benefits, schedule and what it's like to be part of CASL.
- What You'll Impact
- This position offers a salary range of $60,000 - $70,000 annually, reflective of experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Join CASL and unlock a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones.
- CASL's comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Worksite Benefits and Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
Visa & Work Authorization
- Sponsorship & Revenue Development
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