Overview

Founded in 1972, Americans for Ben-Gurion University (A4BGU) is a nonprofit organization that raises funds and awareness, and runs programming within the United States in support of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). Americans for Ben-Gurion University plays a vital role in sustaining David Ben-Gurion’s vision: creating a world-class institution of education and research in the Israeli desert, nurturing the Negev community, and sharing the University’s expertise locally and around the globe.

A4BGU is seeking a collaborative, creative, and service-oriented Director of Events & Experiences who will strategize, execute and direct events and travel experiences in support of its mission and fundraising goals and objectives. The Director of Events & Experiences will work across multiple departments to understand their specific goals and will provide an event-driven strategy to achieve them. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this individual will enhance and reimagine existing events and create new experiences. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of experience in event planning and management and experience producing virtual and hybrid events. This position includes domestic and international travel up to 30%.

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A4BGU is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation Range

$95,000-$115,000 DOE

To apply

To apply, please submit a resume & cover letter to Jamie Perry, Evolve Giving Group: jamieperry@evolvegg.com.

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Key Responsibilities

Create an overarching events and experiences strategy and corresponding calendar supporting A4BGU outreach and fundraising goals
Plan two annual board meetings in the U.S., and at least one travel experience tied to BGU’s board of governors each summer
Design, plan, and oversee one annual national virtual event, working in partnership with all internal departments and outside vendors to produce a pre-recorded program
Provide supervision and leadership to the Marketing & Events Coordinator
Collaborate with BGU faculty and marketing team to plan, manage and execute A4BGU’s #WebinarWednesday virtual series
Work with local chapter professionals to produce an annual gala in their respective markets
Produce and provide support, as needed, for the organization’s virtual events, including board meetings, co-sponsored webinars, events and parlor meetings
Plan and execute events that showcase BGU faculty to donors, prospects and the community at-large
Bring BGU to the U.S. (events) and bring the U.S. to BGU (experiences)
Work closely with the marketing team to create effective collateral and social media content specific to each event
Maintain collaborative partnerships with members of the national staff, regional staff, BGU staff, and BGU faculty members
Direct and/or oversee all other event planning logistics such as date selection and schedule building; site selection including meeting space, sleeping rooms, meals and tours; vendor identification and negotiation; speaker and entertainment preparation; and events and experience/mission staffing including assignments, advance orientation/training and on-site management

Qualifications & Skills

7+ years progressively responsible experience and exposure to event planning and management
Experience producing virtual and hybrid events
Bachelor’s degree
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Highly-organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
Creative out of the box thinker who can develop exciting programs
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and actively contribute as a member of working teams
Knowledge of and passion for Israel and/or scientific research
Comfort working both independently and remotely, and as part of a team
Proficiency working with business technology including MS Office Suite and Zoom required
High degree of familiarity with event management and registration software
Strong knowledge of social media platforms as well as relevant trends and tools
Passion for the A4BGU mission and the ability to promote and communicate mission impact to stakeholders

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Director of Events and Experiences

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications & Skills

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications & Skills