Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Allies' signature fundraising and appreciation events, including Illuminate, Do Good Derby, Everyday Generosity, and other special events.
• Manage all event logistics, including venue and vendor coordination, timelines, budgets, registration, communications, and day-of execution.
• Serve as the primary contact for vendors, sponsors, event committees, and volunteers involved in events.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Operations & Development to develop sponsorship opportunities and ensure sponsor recognition.
• Coordinate invitations, event marketing materials, and post-event communications.
• Evaluate event success and recommend improvements for future events.
• Represent Allies as a visible, professional, and passionate ambassador within the community.
• Attend networking events, community meetings, speaking engagements, and partner events to increase awareness of Allies and its mission.
• Build meaningful relationships with businesses, churches, civic organizations, and community leaders that support organizational growth.
• Recruit new donors, mentors, volunteers, and community supporters through networking and relationship-building.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2–4 years of experience in event planning, communications, marketing, nonprofit development, or community engagement.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating compelling marketing and communication materials.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital communications preferred.
• Comfortable networking, public speaking, and representing the organization in community settings.
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop new ideas for community engagement and storytelling.
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse audiences.
• Alignment with Allies' Core Values and mission, leading with a Christian worldview.

Benefits

• Free mental health counseling services
• Virtual healthcare services through a grant-funded program
• Optional enrollment in the Franciscan HEALTHEACCESS program, providing access to select primary and urgent care services and prescription discounts (employee-paid)
• Retirement savings contribution option
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work schedule