Events & Administrative Coordinator
Schedule: 30–40 hours per week
Location: King of Prussia, PA (in person)
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt
About the Role
RSVP Volunteers is seeking a highly organized and dependable Events & Administrative Coordinator to support our day-to-day administrative operations and coordinate fundraising, volunteer recognition, and other special events. This hands-on position works closely with staff, volunteers, vendors, donors, and community partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable using technology, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Responsibilities
Event Coordination
- Coordinate logistics for two annual volunteer recognition luncheons, the annual golf outing, Bingo fundraiser, and other special events.
- Maintain event timelines, checklists, registration lists, seating plans, and materials.
- Coordinate venues, volunteers, catering, vendors, rentals, signage, audiovisual needs, awards, gifts, and supplies.
- Collect and organize content for event program books, including sponsor advertisements, biographies, awards, and recognition information.
- Work with Development and Communications staff on sponsorship recognition, invitations, promotion, and printed materials.
- Transport event materials and oversee event setup, registration, execution, and breakdown.
Administrative and Operational Support
- Assist with office operations, mail, supplies, purchasing, meeting logistics, files, and administrative projects.
- Coordinate routine technology requests with RSVP’s Managed IT provider.
- Request and review email accounts, user access, system permissions, technology setup, and account closures.
- Submit and track IT support tickets and coordinate VOIP telephone system updates.
- Maintain equipment and asset records.
- Track vendor contracts, service agreements, insurance policies, and renewal dates.
- Serve as the administrative liaison with vendors and the organization’s insurance broker.
- Request and distribute certificates of insurance.
- Prepare employee onboarding paperwork, timesheet templates, background checks, and required personnel documentation.
- Coordinate and track required staff training and compliance activities, including insurance-mandated training and cybersecurity awareness training through KnowBe4; communicate requirements and deadlines to employees and follow up to ensure timely completion.
- Assist with routine purchasing, vendor invoices, and equipment coordination.
Requirements
- Two or more years of experience in event coordination, office administration, nonprofit support, hospitality, customer service, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and related Microsoft 365 applications.
- Comfortable learning VOIP, SharePoint, and other organizational systems.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with staff and vendors.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Availability for occasional early-morning, evening, and weekend events.
Physical and Transportation Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, load, and unload items weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull during event setup and breakdown.
- Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle capable of transporting event supplies and equipment.
- Ability to travel to local event venues and vendor locations.
- Mileage for authorized business travel will be reimbursed in accordance with RSVP’s policy.
Clearances Required
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- PA State Police Check
- FBI Background Check
About RSVP Volunteers
RSVP Volunteers is a nonprofit organization serving Montgomery, Chester, and Philadelphia counties. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers to meet critical community needs in education, wellness, digital literacy, and nonprofit capacity building.
Benefits
- PTO
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative, mission-driven environment
Pay
$20.00 - $23.00 per hour