Officer, Events and Entertainment Relations Engagement

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

BACKGROUND
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

The Purpose of the Role

As part of the Experiential Marketing Team—working across the Marketing & Mobilization (M&M) Team and the UK Communications Team—this role is primarily responsible for elevating the IRC’s profile, brand, and influence, while supporting fundraising efforts. This will be achieved through event support, strategic engagement of celebrity ambassadors and digital tactics. In alignment with our Strategy100 commitments and the UK strategic plan, the position will deliver event production and talent-focused strategies that enhance the impact of IRC campaigns, initiatives, and appeals.

Scope and Authority

• Oversee the UK and European market events portfolio with flexibility to support other priority markets on a case-by-case basis as directed by leadership
• Lead and oversee various aspects of event project management (in-person and virtual), including team coordination, logistics, production, and execution from planning through post-event wrap-up. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Drafting concept notes

- Creating creative briefs

- Conducting venue/vendor searches or setting up virtual platforms

- Collaborating with various teams to align on event messaging and donor engagement strategies

- Preparing and distributing event materials, communications, and other professional documents

- Evaluating event effectiveness and analyzing audience data

• Assist on management of a global entertainment relations portfolio
  - Help identify and create opportunities to leverage existing talent in support of events and digital campaigns that advance the IRC’s fundraising, brand and advocacy goals (listed in order of priority)
  - Support Director with IRC’s celebrity supporters by managing ongoing communications to keep them informed, engaged, and aligned with IRC’s mission.
• Support in proactively identifying current events and cultural trends to leverage events and celebrity partners to meaningfully engage in support of IRC initiatives and events.
• Be available for occasional travel and work outside of standard hours, including evenings or weekends, to attend meetings or events.

Key Working Relationships

Ability to work effectively and creatively with a diverse array of external and internal collaborators in a way that represents the best of the IRC. These include IRC Fundraising, Policy & Advocacy, Digital and Media teams, as well as Celebrity representatives and contacts.

Strong social skills and project management skills, with emphasis on creating tangible outcomes. Ability to thrive in an fast-paced environment, to be flexible, to work across various internal teams and manage high-profile stakeholders.

Eager to learn about the entertainment industry and build meaningful relationships to help continue growing talent relations.

Person Specification

Experience

• Strong experience in event planning with the ability to organize events through all phases of development.
• Knowledge and experience of using social media channels as part of celebrity engagement and PR campaigns.
• Demonstrable experience of working strategically, identifying opportunities to support organisation-wide marketing strategies.

Skills

• Proven ability to project manage campaigns and events; working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people. In this post this would include senior leadership, celebrities, agents and journalists.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Exceptional judgement, analytical and prioritizing skills and experience of applying these in a fast-moving environment.
• Proven ability to take responsibility for tasks and act on own initiative particularly to solve problems and find solutions.
• Outstanding MS office and Event database management skills (Salesforce and Pardot, aka Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement, experience preferred).

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Compensation: (GBP46,780 - GBP57922.78 GBP/Annually). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements

IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the online recruitment process, please contact the IRC UK HR team at applications@rescue-uk.org

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.