Director of Community Engagement & Events
Reports to: Executive Director of Cedar Lake Foundation
Location: Louisville area

Who We Are:

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

Why you’ll love working here:
Opportunities to expand skills and professional development
Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
401k retirement savings program

What you’ll do:

Serves as point person for assigned Cedar Lake Foundation fundraising and community engagement events, providing year-round, strategic and tactical planning and execution.
Prepare and execute comprehensive media/marketing plan including social, print and broadcast media
Responsible for event and major gift revenue generation, including sponsorships, in-kind donations and ticket/table sales
Lead staff for Gala Committee recruitment, stewardship and supervision.
Lead staff for golf tournament committee
Works with staff leadership to formulate short and long-term plans for event growth and sustainability.
Identify and build revenue-oriented relationships within community, corporate and individual/family constituent groups including civic groups and faith communities.
Work closely with staff and volunteers to help build and strengthen donor pipelines.
Coordinate monthly foundation e-newsletter
Introduce Cedar Lake to new donors/volunteers through regular corporate and community tours and campus events
Speak at civic and other volunteer organizations
Work with Executive Director and Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to steward family members and donors through Caring Connections and other family programming connected to residences

What sets you apart:

Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications or similar program
Three to five years in marketing and/or non-profit event fundraising
Organization skills, maintains composure, handles information confidentially, pleasant speaking voice and good appearance, and high ethical standards.
Working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word and excel. Working knowledge and experience with social media platforms
Must have a valid driver's license with a record acceptable to Cedar Lake Lodge's insurance carrier.

What your typical schedule looks like:

Full-time schedule, 40 hours per week. May include occasional additional hours and weekend hours as necessary.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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