Foundation Events Specialist

Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must pass a Background Check.
Must pass pre-employment test if applicable.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Assist the Foundation team on the planning and execution of volunteer and community events and vendor meetings, including coordinating orders for event premium items (tote bags, lanyards, etc.), managing shipping arrangements for events both sending and receiving, and providing on-site event support as necessary.
Provide internal registration support. Serve as the primary contact for all event questions from internal Home Depot associates. Maintain event files and notebooks for archival purposes. Act as primary registration contact for third-party vendors.
Review and proof signage and other sponsor and event documentation for events.
Manage invoices, check requests, and outstanding payments received through the Foundation.
Handle metric analysis in the form of client surveys and budget analysis.
Help research innovative event tools and vendors, and manage external vendors for small local events.
Maintain and update communication vehicles and templates as necessary.

Demonstrated program design and management experience in marketing, events, or a related field. Prefer prior experience in events management or a related field of study.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on Excel
Outstanding communications skills, written and verbal
Team player
Analytical skills and the ability to manage budgets
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
Excellent listening and interpretive skills
Organized, efficient, and detail-oriented
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines
Event registration software is a plus