The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

This job posting was opened on June 5, 2025. Please note that we will be prioritizing candidates who are current IRC (and recently employed by IRC) staff before other applicants. If necessary, we will extend the opportunity to external candidates.

 

 Job Overview:

The Strategic Events Team designs and executes high-impact events focused on thought leadership, stewardship, cultivation, and fundraising. These events aim to introduce new audiences to the IRC’s mission and deepen engagement with current supporters.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Experiential Marketing, this role collaborates with colleagues across the Philanthropy teams and the broader Marketing and Mobilization team. The Officer will consult on, conceptualize, and implement engagement activities that support ambitious fundraising goals and elevate the IRC’s profile. These events will take place both in the U.S. and internationally.

Working closely with the Events and Experiential Marketing teams, this role will help plan and execute both short- and long-term strategies for events and experiential marketing campaigns that align with the following objectives:

Supporting private fundraising effortsDeveloping corporate partnership opportunitiesElevating the IRC's public profileEnhancing global brand awareness 

 

The Officer of Strategic Events will collaborate with internal and external partners across domestic and international markets. This individual will contribute expertise in event management, creative direction and strategy, marketing, logistics, and production coordination, while also supporting the development of compelling IRC content.

 

Major Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the team and key internal stakeholders to develop global events (both live and virtual), ranging from high-level gatherings to large-scale dinners, thought leadership conferences, and meetings.Contribute to the design and implementation of new IRC event formats and define key performance metrics.Develop event themes, structures, and program elements.Lead and oversee various aspects of event project management, including team coordination, logistics, production, and execution from planning through post-event wrap-up. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Drafting concept notesCreating creative briefsConducting venue searches or setting up virtual platformsPreparing and distributing event materials, communications, and other professional documentsEvaluating event effectiveness and analyzing audience data

 

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree minimum or minimum 3 years of event planning experience with the shown ability to organize events through all phases of development

Skills and Competencies:

Outstanding MS office and Event database management skills (Salesforce and Pardot, aka Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement, experience preferred)Proven project and event management skills (in person and virtual) with the ability to balance multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks appropriatelyExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and diplomatically with donors, clients, colleagues, vendors and consultantsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCreative with a passion for story tellingResilient and able to remain calm in high pressure situationsA great teammate able to work effectively with multicultural, global teamsDedication to respecting and maintaining confidentiality of informationPassion for the IRC’s mission

Working Environment: 

Standard office working environmentHybrid in-person and remote working environment, where individual is responsible for at-home workspace and may be required to share office workspace.  Successful candidate should be available to work late evenings and open to travel for events as the need arises. 

 

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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