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Who We Are:   Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website,  www.thetrustees.org .     Posting Information:   Salary: (pro-rated) $1,346.15-$1,442.30/week  Hours per week: 40  Duration: March-October 2026  Job Classification:  Limited Term, Exempt  Job Type: Hybrid  Location: Boston, MA     What You’ll Do:   The Role:   Please note that this is a temporary, leave replacement position beginning in March 2026 and ending in October 2026.  As the Interim Manager of Development Events and Operations, you will play a pivotal role on a high-performing Development Team, driving fundraising success through the strategic execution of more than 40 annual events. These gatherings engage over 1,000 donors giving at the $1,000+ level, making them a cornerstone of our philanthropic efforts.  In this role, you’ll partner closely with Major Gift Officers and the Events Team to design, implement, and evaluate events that strengthen donor relationships and advance fundraising goals. Your expertise in event management and operational systems will ensure flawless execution, meaningful donor experiences, and accurate reporting on outcomes.  Specifically, you’ll:   Facilitate event vendor research and coordination  Build donor prospect lists based on past interest / participation  Draft donor and committee update emails and agendas for meetings  Maintain accurate budget documents for events  Assist with event lead up preparations for registration needs and run of show documents  Maintain positive donor relations and manage the  events@thetrustees.org  email inbox  Maintain accurate ticket sales, registrations, and event reporting   Effectively utilize and update Salesforce and other systems to ensure accurate and complete event data  Build invitation criteria and event invitation lists and collaborate with marketing teams to create invitations, website content, message points, and collateral for all events     Maintain and track event ticket sales via Classy/GoFundMe, ACME, or another ticketing system  Act as the primary lead on Fundraising Event Auctions   Support and actively participate in the planning and implementation of all Development and Governance Events  Time commitment:  Work in the Boston office as needed for event prep, usually 1X per week on Mondays.  Attendance is required at, but not limited to the following 2026 event dates: March 5, April 6, May 6, May 7, May 9, June 7, June 20, July 25, September 18, September 24. Work days will vary depending on events schedule.     This is a temporary, leave replacement exempt position (40 hours/week) reporting directly to Director of Development and Governance Events.   What You’ll Need:   Skills and Experience:   History of successful event coordination  High proficiency in logistics and operations management  Detail oriented and reliable  Excellent communication skills  3-5 years of experience in Development, event planning, and operations   Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to foster client and vendor relationships.     Results and deadline driven with strong ability to work independently.      Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.  Experience with Salesforce  Experience with ACME, GoFundMe (preferred)  Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently and to effectively collaborate with departments across the organization     Access to reliable transportation to travel between properties and transport materials, supplies, etc. for events.    Ability to work on nights and weekends depending on event needs.  Reliable internet, computer and phone     Eligibility Criteria:  Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.  A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.     Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.      Questions? Contact our People team at  people@thetrustees.org  

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