Job Summary:

The Department of Human Oncology Event Manager will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and hands-on execution of the Department's signature fundraising and community engagement events that support cancer research at the University of Wisconsin. This position serves as the primary manager of the Badger Challenge event portfolio, including the annual Badger Challenge walk, run, and ride event, the Badger Challenge Ball, the Badger Challenge Champions Dinner, golf outings, partnering events, and other fundraising initiatives designed to advance the mission of accelerating cancer research and improving patient outcomes.

The Event Manager will be responsible for all aspects of event planning, coordination, and execution, including project management, logistics, vendor relations, volunteer deployment, budgeting, contract and purchase order management, and event-day operations. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional experiences for donors, participants, sponsors, volunteers, cancer patients and families, and community partners while helping to grow the visibility, impact, and fundraising success of the Badger Challenge.

Event Management Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the Badger Challenge event portfolio...
• Manage all event logistics and operations...
• Serve as the primary administrator of event registration and fundraising platforms...
• Oversee event merchandise and apparel programs...
• Serve as the primary point of contact for participant, donor, sponsor, volunteer, and community inquiries...
• In collaboration with the Director of Volunteers, help recruit, coordinate, train, and manage more than 350 event volunteers annually...
• Collaborate with development, marketing, and communications staff...
• Develop and manage annual event budgets...
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, vendors, community organizations...
• Evaluate event performance through data collection...