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Job Description Special Events & Community Engagement Manager Organization: In Our Own Voices, Inc. (IOOV) Location: Albany, NY Employment Type: Full-Time (Evenings & Weekends Required) Reports To: Executive Leadership Team Supervised By: Chief Executive Officer About Us In Our Own Voices, Inc. (IOOV) is a nonprofit organization based in Albany, NY, dedicated to the health, safety, and empowerment of LGBTQ+ people of color. Through advocacy, health equity initiatives, housing access, and culturally affirming education, we center racial and gender justice in everything we do. We are proud to be one of the few organizations in the nation led by and for LGBTQ+ people of color. Position Overview Are you a highly organized, creative planner who thrives on turning ideas into unforgettable experiences? IOOV is looking for a dynamic Events & Community Engagement Manager to oversee the design, execution, and evaluation of our signature events—including BIPOC Pride, the Biennial Unity Through Diversity LGBTQ+ POC Health Conference, and the Jazz in July Gala. This role goes beyond event logistics—it’s about creating mission-driven experiences that inspire action, foster belonging, and strengthen community impact throughout New York’s Capital Region. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and passionate about producing events that reflect IOOV’s values of equity, inclusivity, and justice. Key Responsibilities Event Planning & Management * Lead the planning and production of IOOV’s major events from concept to completion. * Manage all logistics: budgeting, contracts, permits, run-of-show, vendor coordination, and on-site execution. * Serve as the primary contact for vendors including caterers, entertainers, AV teams, and decorators. Sponsorship & Donor Engagement * Partner with executive leadership to secure sponsorships, donations, and in-kind support. * Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners. * Assist in creating sponsorship packages, donor communications, and follow-up acknowledgments. Creative Production & Branding * Design and implement culturally resonant and visually engaging event experiences. * Oversee development of event signage, programs, branded merchandise, and promotional materials. * Ensure every event reflects IOOV’s mission and celebrates the voices of LGBTQ+ communities of color. Team & Volunteer Coordination * Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and temporary event staff. * Assign roles, manage day-of coordination, and foster a supportive team environment. * Oversee preparation of event materials such as registration lists, badges, swag bags, and signage. Administration & Operations * Maintain IOOV’s master event calendar and coordinate site visits. * Track attendees, sponsors, and event-related expenses with accuracy. * Support donor database entry and reporting as part of IOOV’s fundraising strategy. Community Engagement & Representation * Represent IOOV at community events with professionalism and cultural humility. * Provide excellent customer service to attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders. Qualifications Education * Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred. * Equivalent professional experience in events, fundraising, or community engagement considered. Experience * At least 2 years of event coordination experience, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven setting. * Demonstrated success managing large-scale events (100+ attendees). * Experience collaborating with diverse community partners and multiple stakeholders. Skills & Attributes * Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple deadlines. * Creative thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite a plus. * Familiarity with event platforms (Eventbrite, Cvent, or similar) and donor management systems. * Willingness to work evenings and weekends for major events. Why Join IOOV? As IOOV’s Events & Community Engagement Manager, you won’t just be planning events—you’ll be building community power. From vibrant cultural celebrations to national health conferences, your work will help amplify voices, raise critical resources, and create spaces where LGBTQ+ people of color can thrive. If you’re ready to pair your event expertise with purpose, apply today and bring your talent to a team that’s changing lives every day. Company DescriptionIn Our Own Voices, Inc. (IOOV) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of LGBTQ+ communities, with a focus on people of color. Our mission is to enhance the health, wellness, and overall quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals through advocacy, support services, and community-building activities. We offer a wide range of programs, including health services, mental health support, youth services, and cultural events, all aimed at fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. At IOOV, we are committed to promoting social justice and empowering marginalized communities to thrive.In Our Own Voices, Inc. (IOOV) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of LGBTQ+ communities, with a focus on people of color. Our mission is to enhance the health, wellness, and overall quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals through advocacy, support services, and community-building activities. We offer a wide range of programs, including health services, mental health support, youth services, and cultural events, all aimed at fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. At IOOV, we are committed to promoting social justice and empowering marginalized communities to thrive.

Travel and work outside of office hours as needed to attend events and client meetings (may include weekends).

Travel and work outside of office hours as needed to attend events and client meetings (may include weekends).

The ideal candidate is an energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.The ideal candidate will work quickly and efficiently on several projects at one time, are results oriented, has strong time management skills and works ent

The ideal candidate is an energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.The ideal candidate will work quickly and efficiently on several projects at one time, are results oriented, has strong time management skills and works ent

Looking to earn great money while gaining real-world experience? Join J&L Marketing, the national leader in creating profitable events for the automotive industry, as an Event Coordinator. This is not an event planner role. Choose automotive events that fit your schedule.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.The ideal candidate will work quickly and efficiently on several projects at one time, are results oriented, has strong time management skills and works ent

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Global Partners LP - XtraMart [Front Desk Agent / Concierge] As a Guest Service Associate at Global Partners LP, you'll: Greet guests and provide an enjoyable shopping experience for everyone; Operate the point of sale pursuant to corporate standards, and maintain proper cash levels; Check in extern

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As a Cashier you are accountable for the customer service and sales experience including maintaining checkout standards; assisting with general operations such as Omnichannel, recovery and inventory; and upholding performance standards relative to shrink/safety and meeting performance standards asso

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Cashier/Stock/Customer Service PM Shift.Sales Associate Albany NY Hiring Now!.Paradies Lagardre is the largest airport retail operator in North America offering specialty Travel Essential gift stores etc.Our location Albany Airport - Paradies Lagardere Travel is now hiring for a Sales Associates-

Position Purpose: Cashiers play a critical customer service role by providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service.They process Checkout and/or Return transactions, as well as monitor and maintain the Self-Checkout area.They proactively seek product/project knowledge to provide c

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Home Depot - 4 HALFMOON CROSSING BLVD [Retail Cashier / Team Member] As a Cashier at Home Depot, you'll: Provide customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service; Seek product/project knowledge to provide customers with information and identify selling opportunities; Process checkout or Retu

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Walmart - 800 Loudon Road - [Retail Associate / Team Member / up to $26-hr] - As a Cashier at Walmart, you'll: Smile, greet, and thank customers with a positive attitude; Stand for long periods of time while checking out customers quickly and accurately; Keep your area clean and presentable; Answer

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The Administrative Assistant duties include, but are not limited to:.Work in conjunction with Executive Assistant and other Industrial Board of Appeals (IBA) staff to ensure efficient operations.Provide assistance and guidance to callers and customers of the IBA.Provide support in the daily administ

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Administrative Assistant 1/Trainee.The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Administrative Assistant 1/Trainee position in the Office of Financial Management, State Operations Finance Group.This Group is responsible for collecting $1.B revenue generated annually by OMH as provider

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Burlington - JobID: BBB2441F1423408C8E8F17DF67264316 [Retail Cashier / Team Member] As a Cashier Associate at Burlington, you'll: Deliver excellent customer service with a positive, professional attitude; Accurately and efficiently ring on register; Process layaways, returns, and exchanges; Perform

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ALDI - 662 Hoosick Rd [Store Service / Retail Associate / Checker] As a Cashier with ALDI, you will: Process customer purchases; Adhere to cash policies and procedures to minimize losses; Assist customers with sales, problems or concerns; Perform general cleaning duties; Stock shelves and displays n

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Medical Receptionist - Albany, NY - FT/DAYS.If you are looking for a position as a Registration Associate (Receptionist) in Albany, this could be your opportunity.Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.This position is located at 1 Pine West Plaza Washington Ave Ext STE 101

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Sr Administrator Assistant NORTHEAST HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.We have a unique opportunity for someone who is organized and detail oriented to work in a fast-paced healthcare office working with insurance companies, patients, doctors, and referral sources.It requires someone with computer skills, comm

Establish office procedures; design filing systems; implement policies and procedures; maintain efficient workflow; resolve day-to-day operational problems; respond to phone calls; sort mail; organize, expedite and follow up on projects; and coordinate information flow by acting as liaison among exe

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The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform include: reviewing incoming correspondence and drafting responses where appropriate, reviewing outgoing correspondence for grammar and spelling, researching background information, transmitting instructions to staff and conduct

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Administrative Assistant 1/Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS).Under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant 2, SG-15 within OPRHP's Division for Historic Preservation, the selected candidate's duties will include but are not limited to the following:.Manage the mailing of State/National Registers of His

Part-Time Store Cashier/Stocker.Enhance the ALDI customer shopping experience in a collaborative team environment as an ALDI Cashier or Stocker.As a member of our team, you'll be operating the registers or other machinery, stocking our shelves, keeping our stores looking their best, and serving our

You play a major role in how our customers feel when they leave the store.You might be the first, last, and sometimes only associate a customer interacts with.That's why it's so important to smile, greet, and thank every customer.You are an ambassador of Walmart.The pace can be intense, especially i

Administrative Support Specialist.Duties include but are not limited to the following:.Answering telephones and directing calls to the appropriate parties.Searching various news outlets through Google and the Governor's daily clips for articles pertaining to OTDA; categorizing, and collating the art

Target - 1440 Central Ave [Retail Sales / Team Member] As a Front of Store Attendant at Target, you'll: Accurately handle cash register operations; Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds; Resolve guest questions qu

Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge.Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development.Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules.We offer great Benefits including: Competitive Pay, Paid Leave.Shift Differ

We dive deep into subcultures, sponsor some of the biggest hip-hop festivals, events, and sports teams throughout the world to stay close to our community and keep our deep roots in the global street culture community.

Provide prompt and friendly service to customers in a way that will exceed customer expectations and ensure customer satisfaction.Follow procedures to prepare, pack and serve food products for customers, maintaining the highest level of product quality and cleanliness.The cashier we would like to em

Target - 675 Troy Schenectady Rd [Retail Sales / Team Member] As a Front of Store Attendant at Target, you'll: Accurately handle cash register operations; Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds; Resolve guest quest

Seasonal Cashier Associate - Part Time.If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retail stores in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, Inc.Cashier! Are you a people person with an outgoing and friendly demeanor? Can you think on your feet in a fast-paced and demanding environm

Front Desk Medical Receptionist.Meeting House Lane Medical Practice is calling all who are interested in a Full-time Front Desk Medical Receptionist job in the Southampton, New York area to apply to join our amazing team!.We are an established company in the healthcare industry that invests in our t

The Cashier is responsible for checking out customer's merchandise through the POS registers.They perform various Customer Service activities, to include greeting and acknowledging all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise with care.Supports a strong commitment to world cla

Collects fees and keeps records of guest tickets or special events; takes requests for reservations of conference room.

No experience requited, hiring immediately, appy now.Responsibilities include interacting with customers on a regular basis including ringing them up for purchases.Previous experience in the craft or hobby field is preferred, but not necessary.Hobby Lobby is a world worth exploring - where dedicatio