Senior Event Producer, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

North Carolina State University (NC State) was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 37,000 high-performing students, 9,000 preeminent faculty and staff and 260,000 alumni. NC State is a research-extensive university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We're also at the forefront of teaching and research in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles and veterinary medicine. NC State is consistently named as one of the best values in higher education, and many of our programs are ranked at the top of their respective disciplines. We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture. All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development, with an eye to personalized career growth.

The mission of University Advancement in particular is to raise awareness and philanthropic support for university goals and priorities that benefit our students, faculty, this campus, and ultimately, the state of North Carolina and beyond.

The primary function of University Special Events is to plan and manage events hosted by senior leadership of the university. At its core, the team is responsible for linking live communications events and special activities to the strategic priorities of the university. Activities include directing donor centric experiences, coordinating multi-unit event projects, managing board and leadership events, and creating opportunities to expand brand awareness. USE invites thousands of donors, dignitaries, elected officials, media, alumni, members of the community, faculty, staff, students and parents to activities that highlight the excellence and innovation that are hallmarks of NC State University programs, faculty and students.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State leads partnership-driven discovery, learning and engagement. We prepare students, create and apply unbiased knowledge through advances in science and technology and drive economic development to improve the quality of life in North Carolina, our nation and the world. Our people fulfill the land-grant mission by embracing an interdisciplinary approach to achieve new scientific breakthroughs that translate into commercializable discoveries and meet grand challenges involving food, farming, fiber, feed, families, health, energy, water and the environment.

The senior event producer will serve as the primary advisor to, the assistant dean for philanthropy, and the CALS advancement team at large on all matters related to live events and experiences. The senior event producer is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive event strategy that aligns with the college's and university's mission, vision, and goals. This position will implement and provide oversight of a variety of events. The strategy must identify events that enhance the CALS brand, support its strategic initiatives, and engage key audiences including principal donors, prospects, elected officials, corporate and community leaders, and alumni. The successful candidate for this role will be a highly motivated professional with a record of developing and maintaining strong, effective interpersonal connections with key constituents such as high-level donors, commodity group members and elected officials, to ensure consistent and meaningful communication, fostering trust, and supporting CALS' mission through partnerships and engagement.

This position will work within the university's central event management team and will conceive, manage and implement complex events, including those for high-level VIP guests. The position uses event production best practices and design principles to provide a quality, branded guest-experience for our constituents. This position is also responsible for event risk assessment, volunteer management, vendor management, budget oversight, contracts, and creative directions. Finally, the position will lead efforts to review and analyze event practices and data to evaluate ROI and compliance.

Reporting to the assistant vice chancellor of university special events and experiences-with a dotted line report to the CALS assistant dean for philanthropy-this position will serve as a part of the university special events team and will have a work portfolio focused primarily on the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The work of the position will support all areas of the university in conjunction with the strategic priorities of university advancement and the university at large in order to maximize the effectiveness of CALS' special events.

Perform other duties as required or assigned. Attend a variety of events throughout the year. Regular travel and occasional night and weekend work is required.

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required within 60 days of the start date. It must be maintained as a condition of employment.

In addition to your application, please submit a resume, cover letter and the contact information for at least three professional references.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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