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Community Events Manager Jobs in Geneva, Illinois, USA at Marklund
Marklund in Geneva is hiring a Community Events Manager!
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and be appreciated for what you do?
Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job!
Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the position of Community Events Manager. This is a full-time position based out of our Geneva campus. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends for special events. The salary for this position is $58,000. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and meet its functional and environmental requirements.
Who We Are:
Marklund is a nonprofit organization providing residential, educational, and therapy services to individuals with serious and profound developmental disabilities and healthcare needs. We operate three residential locations: the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, currently serving nearly 178 residents. Our programs include the Marklund Day School with Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs, and Community Day Services for residents and community members.
We foster a culture dedicated to our mission of “making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.” Every employee contributes to our vision of providing a happy, safe, and purpose-filled life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enriching their lives and ours. Joining our private, not-for-profit network offers a transformative career experience.
The Community Events Manager will help meet revenue and implementation goals for community fundraising events, including acting as Race Director for Marklund’s Run, Walk and Roll 5K/1 Mile events, handling logistics, sponsor ships, and other community events benefit ting Marklund.
Responsibilities include:
Collaborating with the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to secure new corporate sponsors
Managing two 5K/1 Mile Race events
Overseeing logistics for community events benefiting Marklund
Managing third-party event applications and policies
Assisting with donor stewardship activities such as thank-a-thons and team cultivation
Performing other duties as assigned
This summary does not encompass all duties or responsibilities, which may change as needed.
Marklund is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer.
Are you ready to contribute to Marklund’s mission and enhance the lives of those we serve?
Apply Today!
Experience and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree required
One to three years of non-profit experience required
Experience with walks, runs, and community events preferred
Experience with Raiser’s Edge software is a plus
We want to positively influence your career path
Whether you work at Marklund for 1 year, 5 years, or 50 years, we aim to positively influence your career journey.
Joining the Marklund team offers you:
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (PTO) and related benefits
Tuition Reimbursement and Sick Bank
Employee benefits include:
Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% company match
Credit Union Membership
We also recognize and appreciate our employees through:
Annual Recognition Dinner and Awards
Years of Service Gifts
Monthly Employee Awards
Thanksgiving Turkey Program
Referral Bonuses and Employee Assistance
We support your growth with:
Internal promotion opportunities
Paid training, including leadership and workshops
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Title: Community Events Manager
Company: Marklund
Location: Geneva, Illinois, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health), Management
