Development Events Coordinator

Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership (DOKC) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit urban place management organization responsible for marketing, maintaining, and managing the greater downtown Oklahoma City area. The Development Events Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Downtown OKC Partnership's mission by spearheading the planning and execution of signature events like Oklahoma Tree Lighting Festival, Saints Santa Run and Starlight and fostering fundraising and community engagement for downtown Oklahoma City. Development and Community Engagement • Assist Chief Operating Officer in developing relationships and serve as support staff for prospective and current sponsors • Manage sponsor relations, including execution and fulfillment of agreements, reporting, etc. • Possess excellent computer knowledge and ability to master the online programs and software required of this position, especially Microsoft Office Suite • Must be able to work flexible hours, including occasional nights, weekends and holidays • Attendance at all DOKC events is required unless otherwise noted – some occurring on nights and weekends • Project a positive constituent-focused attitude inside and outside of the office • Strong organizational and time management skills • Demonstrate the ability to work independently • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively on a team and with a wide variety of people • Ability to organize, lead and implement multiple projects simultaneously • Ability to manage tasks to completion, asking for help when needed • Ability to research information, including gathering and analyzing data from multiple sources • Passion for downtown Oklahoma City • Primarily work on-site or off-site in downtown at a desk with limited physical work • Candidates should be prepared to be visible to stakeholders and to spend a portion of their time moving around downtown, either by foot, bicycle, or other transportation • Strength enough to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds • Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the workday • Flexibility enough to bend, twist, and reach while loading and unloading materials and equipment • Near vision enough to perform tasks such as inspection of equipment, reading of computer screens, etc.