Seattle Aquarium Society

Auction and Events Manager - Posted 7/23/08

Job Description: 

This position reports to the Director of Development and Special Evetnts, surpervises one staff, and plans, manages, and executes:

• Splash! gala auction, a "Top 25" charitable sellout $1 million event.
• Otter Open Golf Classic, President's Dinner, and several other cultivation and donor benefit events including Halloween Party and Finding Vino Wine Tasting.

Please apply if you have:

• Proven experience in event and/or project management, staff and volunteer supervision.
• Three to five years of charitable auction/special event experience or similar responsibilities in the hospitality or corporate industry.
• Strong word processing, accounting, database management, spreadsheets and software applications experience.
• Unusual combination of people skills and can easily articulate vision, inspire and engage those around you including volunteers.
• Attention to detail and ability to see and share the big picture.
• Capacity to manage multiple complex tasks and proven organizational skills executed with a "can-do" energy.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Compensation/Professional Development:

Salary commensurate with experience with annual bonus.  Membership in International Special Events Society and participate in Special Events Table Talks. Benefits include 403B retirement plan participation; escalating vacation plans with two weeks of paid vacation to start; paid sick, personal days and standard holidays; organization paid health benefits including medical, dental, and disability insurance; Seattle Aquarium family membership.

How to Apply:

For more information, please email your resume  and cover letter to lori@aquariumsociety.org.

About Seattle Aquarium Society:

Seattle Aquarium Society supports the Seattle Aquarium and its mission: Inspiring conservation of our marine environment.  The Aquarium and the Society have an extraordinary Board, strong professional staff, focused and visible identity, and compelling community relevance.  In 2007 we completed at succeessful $41 capital campaign and expansion, adding 18,000 square feet, new Alaskan Way lobby, Puget Sound Hall, two major exhibits, and new cafe and gift store.  Annual attendance is nearing 850,000 with over 50,000 school children in organized groups.  The Society is actively working with the City of Seattle strengthening the focus and entrepreneurial energy of the institution.