Special Events Coordinator

About the role

We are seeking a Special Events Coordinator on a temporary assignment with potential to full time. This position plans and coordinates events by selecting venues, adhering to budgets, arranging onsite vendors, and ensuring client satisfaction for the scheduled event.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate prospect/donor database and gift acknowledgements for Annual Gifts.
• Act as liaison/coordinator for Independent Fundraising events.
• Support the Annual Gifts Manager with all aspects of special events hosted by The Rose.
• Assist with Annual Gifts collateral.
• Perform other duties as assigned and provide cross-training as needed.
• Act as liaison between The Rose and community organizations, third parties, and others who offer to host events to benefit The Rose.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• One or two years’ experience in a non-profit setting including special events and individual fundraising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent record-keeping, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to meetings and events as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-moving organizational culture.
• Working knowledge of donor databases preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office software; Excel and Word required.

Benefits

• Company Paid Telemedicine
• Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• AFLAC
• STD/LTD/Voluntary Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off