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The Herb Lusk Golf Classic for Children

Event Manager Job Description


As the flagship fundraiser for a small private Christian school in Chester, PA, The Herb Lusk Golf Classic for Children plays a vital role in not only raising funds, but in communicating the school’s impact, encouraging increased support, and celebrating what can be accomplished when we come together to champion a cause. 

This Events Manager position is key to the success of the event and requires a highly organized, creative, detail oriented and motivated person.  The position coordinates multiple moving parts and deals with a wide range of event categories, including: 

  • Timeline Management
  • Event and Tournament Logistics
  • Sponsorships and Supporters
  • Attendee Experience
  • Vendor Management
  • Budget Management
  • Silent Auction and other onsite fundraising experiences
  • Volunteer Management

The Events Manager must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines. They should have a passion for special events management; provide outstanding communication to staff, vendors, event attendees and volunteers; be an enthusiastic professional; and be capable of building strong and positive relationships.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with clients, vendors, and team members 
  • Self-starter
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to plan and execute projects with many moving parts
  • Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to organize a team 
  • Budget management and financial analysis capabilities, maintaining accurate records of all expenditures 
  • Familiarity with event trends and developments
  • Ability to negotiate with external vendors and service providers
  • Creative thinking and ability to conceptualize unique event details 
  • Project management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines 
  • Problem-solving skills to handle unexpected situations 
  • Attention to detail to ensure all aspects of the event are considered 
  • Proven experience in event planning and execution, ideally across various event types 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience coordinating golf outings
  • Familiarity with DonorPerfect and Constant Contact