About This Role
The Event Planner is responsible for leading Protect Life Michigan’s event planning, recruitment, and execution across the state. This role manages the full lifecycle of events—from vendor relations and contract negotiation to programming and attendee experience, to impact reporting and post-event evaluation. The Event Planner will directly oversee the Events Assistant and collaborate with multiple departments to deliver high-quality events that advance PLM’s mission. This individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. This full-time job requires a flexible schedule, including periodic nights and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support all planning and execution before, during, and after events such as the Annual March for Life Trip to DC and Fundraising Dinner
- Assist Program Coordinators in their programmatic event planning as needed
- Gather feedback from participants and provide reports to supporters
- Propose ideas to improve each event
- Organize all event details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invite list, special guests, equipment, promotional materials, etc.
- Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations
- Specify staff and volunteer requirements and coordinate their efforts
- Work with the creative team to create and execute marketing plans for events, including emails, mailers, social media content, online ads, etc.
- Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems related to the events
- Update the website with current event information and notices
- Directly oversee the Event Assistant, including delegation of tasks, training, feedback, and ongoing project management
- Periodically attend events throughout the state as a representative of Protect Life Michigan
Requirements
- Commitment to the pro-life movement and the mission of Protect Life Michigan
- Organized, independent worker with proven skills in interpersonal relations
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Google Suite experience required
- Administrative experience preferred
- Proven experience in event planning, event management, or operations—preferably in a nonprofit or fast-paced environment
- Experience supervising staff or leading teams preferred
- Ability to build productive relationships with supporters, students, and the community
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Benefits
- After completing 1 year of work, eligibility for employer-matched Simple IRA
