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Events Manager

Seattle, WA

ABOUT C+C

When was the last time you thought you could make the world a better place? Imagine following through with your dreams and making that positive change happen. 

C+C is an award-winning integrated marketing agency all about changing behaviors for good. We help our clients motivate people to embrace a variety of social and environmental actions. Like choosing an energy-efficient appliance. Applying for college programs. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Making good financial decisions. Taking public transit. Saving water. Basically, doing things to make the world a better place. We've been working on social issues and sustainability projects since 2005.

While many current positions have the option of working remotely, our offices are available for all employees to work from on a voluntary basis. We have beautiful offices in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, and Boston, MA to accommodate employees in a hybrid or full-office setting.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Do you have a consistent track record of successfully leading client relationships as well as coordinating and executing community events? If so, we should talk! 

*This role requires candidates to be based in the greater Seattle area and have the ability to work from the office generally two days per week.

C+C is seeking a highly organized, and self-motivated candidate to successfully develop and manage C+C’s event team. The ideal candidate will coordinate small to large-scale events for a variety of clients and understand all levels of event management from planning, coordinating, executing, and reporting.  This role requires client-facing communication abilities, along with the skills necessary to lead event strategy, coordinate scheduling, and manage a group of brand ambassadors who support events.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Develop and manage C+C’s brand ambassador program including scheduling, training, and reporting for a variety of clients.
  • Supervise small internal events team staff and interns.
  • Plan and manage multiple small, mid, and large-scale events, including tabling sessions and PR initiatives.
  • Lead client meetings and communications to discuss event strategy, provide event updates and navigate any necessary pivots.
  • Create detailed event timelines, budgets, and reports.
  • Manage production of projects and events (e.g., collateral materials, organizing staffing, creating logistics plans, etc.)
  • Develop, organize, and coordinate retention strategies for staff continuity of brand ambassadors.  
  • This role requires occasional supervision of community events on weekends and evenings.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years event planning experience in a marketing and communications role (agency experience preferred)
  • Great relationship skills with teammates, clientsand the public
  • Ability to solve problems and find creative solutions in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to proactively identify the tactics needed to jumpstart client projects
  • Ability and love of multi-tasking; excellent organization skills
  • Resourcefulness and a focus on seeing the work through to the end
  • A four-year college degree or equivalent experience
  • Effective with Microsoft Office– Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook 
  • A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
  • Reliable owned or leased transportation with a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license
  • A sense of humor!

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $70,000 to $85,000 plus bonus.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Health insurance premiums (medical, vision, dental) paid in full for your coverage, along with up to $1300 contributed annually to your Health Savings Account 
  • Company paid life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability policies
  • Up to 4% company match contributed to your 401(k) 
  • Starting Paid Time Off of 17 days per year, plus 12 paid company holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
  • Work-from-home stipend for office set up
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Full reimbursement for commuting via public transportation
  • 5-year service bonuses, and paid sabbaticals every 5 years, starting with 10 years of service

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT C+C

If the following metrics of success sing to you, then we think you’ll really love being part of our team. Here’s what we provide to our C+C team, and what we expect from everyone here:

  • We have a diverse mix of work that is good for people, our community and our planet. Our team genuinely cares about our clients’ issues, our goal of doing good work and the agency's success.
  • We create a work culture that is collaborative, team-oriented and provides an environment where awesome ideas can come from anywhere.
  • We are committed to continual growth in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices.
  • We provide a healthy benefits package for all full-time employees, and a clear compensation structure for each role.
  • We facilitate and encourage regular feedback, along with career pathway conversations designed to help you and your manager create a development plan for your continued growth.
  • We hire employees who:
    • value inclusion, equity, and diversity and are open-minded and respectful
    • are ego-free
    • are flexible, positive, and forward-thinking
    • are passionate about results
    • are kind, welcoming, and helpful

COME JOIN US!

We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. Creative positions should also share a portfolio link. 

C+C is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. C+C will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We strive for visible and invisible diversity within our team. People of color are encouraged to apply, as are candidates who identify as people historically not treated equitably. 

We realize someone is unlikely to meet 100% of the duties for a role. We value diversity, so if much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this position.

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