Officer

Description:

As part of the Experiential Marketing Team—working across the Marketing & Mobilization (M&M) Team and the UK Communications Team—this role is primarily responsible for elevating the IRC’s profile, brand, and influence, while supporting fundraising efforts. This will be achieved through event support, strategic engagement of celebrity ambassadors and digital tactics. In alignment with our Strategy100 commitments and the UK strategic plan, the position will deliver event production and talent-focused strategies that enhance the impact of IRC campaigns, initiatives, and appeals.

Scope and Authority
 

• Oversee the UK and European market events portfolio with flexibility to support other priority markets on a case-by-case basis as directed by leadership
• Lead and oversee various aspects of event project management (in-person and virtual), including team coordination, logistics, production, and execution from planning through post-event wrap-up. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Drafting concept notes
• Creating creative briefs
• Conducting venue/vendor searches or setting up virtual platforms
• Collaborating with various teams to align on event messaging and donor engagement strategies
• Preparing and distributing event materials, communications, and other professional documents
• Evaluating event effectiveness and analyzing audience data
• Assist on management of a global entertainment relations portfolio
• Help identify and create opportunities to leverage existing talent in support of events and digital campaigns that advance the IRC’s fundraising, brand and advocacy goals (listed in order of priority)
• Support Director with IRC’s celebrity supporters by managing ongoing communications to keep them informed, engaged, and aligned with IRC’s mission.
• Support in proactively identifying current events and cultural trends to leverage events and celebrity partners to meaningfully engage in support of IRC initiatives and events.
• Be available for occasional travel and work outside of standard hours, including evenings or weekends, to attend meetings or events.