Event Contractor-Request for Proposals
$20,000–$20,000 year
On-siteSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate the annual gala, Together We Thrive, by developing high-level timelines, budgets, and detailed logistical workplans. Manage end-to-end event execution including venue booking, vendor hiring, catering, and tech rehearsals while serving as the primary point of contact for Amara staff, board committees, and featured speakers. Lead program formulation, seating arrangements, and volunteer coverage planning, ensuring all vendor contracts and program elements align with Amara's mission and equity-centered values. Submit a proposal detailing your approach to project management, transparency, and D&I practices to be evaluated against specific criteria.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in the field
- Relevant event experience
- Cultural competence and commitment to equity-centered practices
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Amara staff and timelines
- At least two previous clients (current or past) familiar with your work
Desired Qualifications
- Experience organizing events ensuring you are designing and organizing materials, engaging in conversations, and event planning through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, especially when engaging with vendors, staff, and volunteers
- Amara encourages proposals from individuals and firms with diverse backgrounds, lived experience, and identities—especially those who reflect the communities we serve, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ professionals
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