Event Coordinator

to view more details about this job.Supports the Advancement Department in planning, coordinating, and executing all event logistics for new, current and community events and fundraising programs. Coordinates all aspects of in-person or virtual event execution, ensuring each event runs smoothly.Manages and works with internal teams on social media and marketing for events.Responsible for Qgiv peer to peer fundraising platform to include maintaining current information,uploading graphics, content, sponsor logos and providing appropriate reports as needed.Creating, managing, and uploading all content including graphics for e-blasts, web pages, registration, andevent related platforms.Provides post-event reports with various statistics after each event.Oversees recruitment, screening, training, and coordination of volunteers; including enrollment ofparticipants, and communication flow.Ability to interact with new and existing corporate sponsors and steward relationships.Ensures each event delivery is in compliance with applicable regulations and assures health and safety of allinvolved.Stays current in event trends, cause marketing practices, digital and corporate philanthropic funding.Manages process for solicitating in-kind items for departmental auctions (on line and in-person).Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications Previous experience in non-profit organization sector is preferred.Proven track record of conceiving, planning, and executing successful fundraising strategies and specialevents.Working with and stewarding corporate partnerships and sponsors.Using relevant software applicationsBloomerang and QGiv knowledge is a plus. Outstanding partnershipdevelopment, customer service, and relationship management skills.Passionate and strong belief in the mission of ESSC.High degree of organizational skills, highly proactive, attention to detail a must, and ability to handle multipleprojects simultaneously.Ability to create basic flyers, online forms, signs, and banners to include photo montages, graphics, andExpert in taking RSVPs for large scale events with important details and creating said documents for guestcheck-in and venues as required.Maintain a positive and professional demeanor at events. Must be cool under pressure and able to handledifficult situations that may arise.Consistent ability and practice in handling and maintaining confidential data, information, andorganizational matters.Conduct donor prospect research, and connect funders to the mission of Easterseals Southern California(ESSC) and its services.Ability to work before and after hours and weekends as needed.Proof of valid California drivers license with driving record meeting Transportation Safety programstandards; current auto insurance, and vehicle registration.Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice andFederal Bureau of Investigation, per Easterseals of Southern California and/or program requirements.Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC and a post-offer physical evaluation.