Twin Cities Public Television, Inc. (“TPT”) is one of the preeminent PBS affiliate stations in the country. TPT harnesses the power of storytelling across multimedia platforms to entertain, educate, and empower audiences to think critically and to engage with the communities around them. TPT produces award-winning content on a local level, as well as for the national PBS system.

TPT’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media. Our mission informs our values, serving as the foundation of our work, informing how we operate, create content, delivery programming, engage our audiences, and grow and evolve to reflect the diversity of the region. Those values are: mutual trust and respect; open communication; learning through feedback; collaborative engagement; and responsive leadership.

Reporting to the Director of Events and Community Outreach and working closely with the Events and Volunteer Coordinator, the Events Manager plays an exciting role in fulfilling the mission of TPT. The Events Manager serves as a convener and facilitator, engaging our audiences both in person and virtually. This is a visible role that requires a proactive, forward-thinking approach, the ability to partner and strategize with leaders, organize people, logistics and information, and ensure TPT values are at the forefront of every touch point.

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 annually (depending on qualifications)

Hybrid Work Environment: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Both Internal & External Events:

• Act as point-person for events in our organization. Manage events staff and contractors and attend all organization events.
• Facilitate efficient and effective planning and meetings for events.
• Create best practices, templates, timelines, polices, and procedures to ensure intention and structure for TPT event planning.
• Partner with internal TPT departments in event planning, setup, execution, and cleanup.
• Ensure all internal TPT departments receive needed events support.
• Manage external vendors.
• Maintain detailed files, contacts, and other shared information and systems.
• Manage logistical aspects surrounding events, such as creating event plans, planning promotion materials, event flow and staffing, food/beverage, décor and rentals, managing staff, vendors, consultants, and volunteers assisting with events, ticketing, and merchandise sales.
• Assist in the evaluation of all events, modifying strategies and implementing refinements to achieve specific goals and objectives.
• Assist with budget planning and management.
• Conduct site visits to find appropriate and cost-effective venues.
• Schedule internal TPT leadership to be present at event.
• Assist with creating scripts and schedules for event programs.
• Assist in developing annual event plans and calendar of events.

External Event Coordination ( 40 % of time)

• Examples: TPT’s Booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Be My Neighbor Day, and other local events both community and content driven.
• Mange planning, logistics and execution of events.
• Communicate with internal and external clients and stakeholders regularly and clearly to facilitate workflow, project planning, and execution.

Internal Event Coordination ( 45 % of time)

• Examples: All Staff Meetings, other Staff Events, Donor Events, and Member Events.
• Manage planning, logistics, and execution of internal TPT events.
• Collaborate with colleagues and internal TPT departments to manage deliverables.
• Communicate with internal clients and stakeholders regularly and clearly to facilitate workflow, project planning and execution.

Volunteer Management ( 5 % of time)

• Support the Events and Volunteer Coordinator where needed.

Other duties as assigned (10% of time)

• Participate as an active member of the MarComm Team. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues across Marketing, Communications, Creative Services, and Marketing Operations on achievement of priorities.
• Cultivate a fun, engaging, and balanced work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience working with volunteers.
• 1+ years of experience managing staff.
• 1+ years of experience working with Union and Non-Union staff and regulations.
• Experience putting on events in conjunction with a live television production.
• Experience working with Food and Beverage service.
• Experience/expertise with audio-visual equipment and technology.
• Experience with AirTable, Better Impact, Eventbrite, Better World, Word Press, Canva and/or Engaging Networks software systems.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams, the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong focus on audience and end user needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to multitask in a fast-paced, time sensitive production environment.
• Strong budget and financial management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all team members across multiple departments.
• Ability to travel to locations in the greater metro area on a frequent basis. Occasional travel out of the state.
• Represent TPT with courtesy and professionalism.
• Commitment to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) priorities within the organization.

We know that engaging, building trust, and making a difference relies on the collective wisdom and strength of a truly diverse organization. With this in mind, and as an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, we encourage and strongly welcome candidates of all identities, lived experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.

Twin Cities PBS is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity / Veteran / Disability employer