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REPORTS TO: Executive Director

Broad Function & Scope of the Position

The DOE is an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with ability to manage all aspects of the AWW events and operations. The DOE will work directly with the executive director to ensure all events reach revenue goals and stay within expense expectations. In addition, the DOE will work with individuals in the wine industry and collaborate with the AWW Board, Co-Chairs, beneficiary staff and volunteers.

Overall Responsibilities

* With the executive director, establish overall event goals, strategy and budgets for events from 20 to 1500 attendees. Track and report progress over the year

* Oversee event execution including negotiation with contractors and vendors and managing financial, legal and licensing responsibilities

* Oversee corporate sponsorship program assisting in developing new and maintaining current sponsors

* Oversee winery relations, outreach and fulfillment of auction lots

* Oversee live auction procurement working with the board, co-chairs, and AWW team members

* Oversee Gala event production and execution, serving as lead for the event

* With Seattle Children’s Hospital team, assemble and direct volunteer teams as needed

* Maintain community visibility by attending industry and community events. Meet and steward current and new prospects, partners, wineries and sponsors.

Job Qualifications

* Wine industry knowledge is desirable

* Bachelor’s degree is preferred

* 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in event operations and management including producing large events of over 800 people

* Proven track record of successfully managing budgets and meeting financial goals

* Proven track record of recruiting and managing staff and volunteers

* Ability to clearly communicate (written and spoken)

* Ability to creatively develop and drive ideas from conception to reality

* Ability to balance, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with varying levels of urgency

* Team-oriented, able to work with different personalities and coach people toward goals

* Able to work standard office hours with occasional nights and weekends when necessary

* Valid US driver license, car and insurance coverage

* Must be able to lift and carry one case of wine, or the equivalent of 40 lbs

* Dynamic, self-motivated, positive, flexible, outgoing, “can-do” personality a must

* Demonstrated ability to establish relationships with donors, patrons, clients, corporations, etc.

Salary: Depends upon experience

Benefits: Medical, 401K, 12 paid holidays, paid time off, access to wine related events