Event Coordinator

Job Details Job Location: Philanthropy - Sacramento, CA 95820

Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $27.00 - $30.37 Hourly

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. SCH is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

Overview The Event Coordinator is a crucial member of the Philanthropy team and is responsible for overseeing and implementing a comprehensive portfolio of fundraising events to support the mission of the Sacramento Children’s Home.

The Event
Coordinator works closely with the Director of Philanthropy to ensure that the Philanthropy team meets event & department goals. This position reports to the Director of Philanthropy.

Duties Event Coordination (90%) Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and train volunteers for various SCH & third-party events.

Maintain relationships with community groups & third-party event sponsors.

Represent agency at meetings, presentations and at some community events and meetings.

Write event related content for newsletters and agency web site as needed.

Attend bi-weekly staff meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Outreach & Other Duties (10%) Oversee the planning, logistics and day of implementation of several SCH events, including, but not limited to the Crab Feed and Spring Garden Party and Brunch; work closely with third-party partners, such as the Rotary Club of Sacramento, PINC and Friends of the Crisis Nursery, to support events including but not limited to the Sac Century Challenge, Luxe for Life and Fall Festival

Play a key role in supporting future events or additional third-party events that support SCH.

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