Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute fundraising, stewardship, volunteer, and community engagement events, including Friendsfest, board-hosted events, cultivation gatherings, volunteer activities, and other organizational events
• Develop and manage event timelines, project plans, and logistics to ensure successful event execution
• Coordinate event registration, guest management, volunteer recruitment, vendor relationships, venue logistics, catering, transportation, supplies, and event materials
• Manage event budgets, timelines, and operational plans in partnership with the Development Director
• Coordinate and oversee in-kind donations for events and campaigns, ensuring all product needs are secured and fulfilled, in collaboration with the Director of Development and Executive Director
• Coordinate pre- and post-event communications and materials in collaboration (leadership briefings, attendee communications, etc.) with the development team
• Support event sponsorship fulfillment and donor stewardship activities associated with fundraising events
• Coordinate event follow-up activities, reporting, and evaluation to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support site visits and engagement opportunities for donors, funders, board members, corporate partners, and community stakeholders as needed in collaboration with other team members
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, communications, scheduling, and engagement for development-related activities and events

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in event management, communications, nonprofit development, marketing, project management, or a related field
• Experience coordinating events, volunteer activities, or community engagement initiatives
• Experience managing social media platforms, email marketing systems, websites, or digital communications
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, website management tools, email marketing platforms, and project management systems

Preferred

• Event planning and logistics
• Communications strategy and implementation
• Digital marketing and social media
• Volunteer coordination
• Board support and administration
• Strategic planning
• Project management
• Cross-functional collaboration