Event Coordinator

The Events Coordinator is an integral member of the Fund Development and Engagement Department. Essential Functions • Effectively coordinates and supports events, including fundraising, and other social activities in the organization • Partner with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure events and social activities are properly staffed • Partner with Events Manager on statewide events logistics; execute on other event tasks as deemed necessary from Events Manager, including coordination of exhibitors, vendors, celebration, and post-event follow up as needed • Serve as lead for non-signature events, including but not limited to, social recreation efforts, outside community events and vendor tables • Accountable for securing respective food vendors, as well as securing donations for statewide fundraising signature events • Act as silent auction coordinator for respective events, which includes acquisition of donations through solicitation or other means, as well as system input, organization, and display of donations; also accountable for ensuring payment in full prior to delivery of donations (during or post-event). • Provide operational support to the Fund Development & Engagement team including fundraising and social/recreational events. • Represents Autism Delaware professionally and effectively. • Creates and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support Autism Delaware’s mission and fund development and engagement goals.