Manager Of Women'S Board Operations

Job Description
Ravinia Festival is seeking a Manager of Women's Board Operations to play an integral role within Ravinia’s volunteer board management team, working directly with the Ravinia Women’s Board (WB) and supporting activities of the Auxiliary Boards team. The Women’s Board is a volunteer group of over 125 women who host the annual Gala, raising over $1 million annually, as well as several other events throughout the summer. This role will help plan and implement a variety of special events, board management techniques, and general administration focused primarily on the Ravinia Women’s Board.
Provide assistance for the Ravinia Women’s Board Gala, including database management, gift and acknowledgement processing, creating and revising check-in materials, and serving as the liaison to key outside vendors.
Lead planning for all other Women’s Board projects and special events, including in-season dinners, cultural outings, various other stewardship events, and the sculpture tour.
Responsible for all administrative processes around the WB board and council meetings, including working directly with board members to build agendas and PowerPoint presentations.
Support all routine administrative processes around To Beautify and the Women’s Board Tribute Fund, including facilitating note-writing with project co-chairs and processing acknowledgements.
Facilitate and encourage a relationship between Women’s Board members and Ravinia’s education/outreach programs (Reach Teach Play and RSMI).
Manage the Women’s Board calendar - working as a self-starter who tackles appropriate projects in a timely manner for the Women’s Board.
Assist in editing and updating the Women’s Board presence on the (url removed) website.
Manage Auxiliary Boards inventory - including event office supplies, letterhead, and invitations.
Provide administrative and event support for the Director and the Women’s Board members as needed.
Development department assistance, including responding to donor requests via phone and email, particularly during the spring and summer months.