Events Coordinator – Temporary

Company Description Capital Roots is striving to create a more vibrant and equitable food system in New York’s Capital Region. Role Description • Organize details of two major fundraisers, Capital Roots’ Spring Brunch and the Plant Sale including: • Negotiate with venue, entertainment and other outside support staff to ensure event success • Solicit in-kind donations and build relationships with the business community, must be comfortable with cold calling and soliciting • Coordinate mailings for events including creation of solicitation and mailing lists • Organize and maintain registration lists for events and ensure thank you’s for every donation are sent • Collaborate with event committees to delegate tasks through the life cycle of the event • Coordinate all hands-on logistics of events prior to, day of and post event • Work with the Community Engagement Manager to develop printed collateral and social media campaigns for events • Work with the Community Engagement Manager to recruit and organize volunteers to assist with projects and events • Must participate in Capital Roots events, staff meetings and perform all other duties as needed • Collaborate across the Development team and Capital Roots’ entire organization to provide support, build resiliency, knowledge and company culture • Other duties as assigned by Chief Development Officer and CEO. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Must be flexible and comfortable interacting with various constituencies, including but not limited to donors, volunteers, board member and constituents. • Must possess excellent computer skills - Microsoft Office applications and web.

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