Special Events Coordinator

The Special Events Coordinator will be guided by the Principles of Family Support and will promote these principles in the community. - In coordination with the RD Manager and team, serve as lead for event planning, logistics and production of the Sunday Supper & Silent Auction and other fundraising and friend‐raising events; - Responsible for the in‐kind solicitations for events; - Create and manage the timeline, program and task list for FamilyWorks events; - Work with staff, Board, community and planning committee to meet the goals of the events; - Provide support to Board members, staff or community who take the lead on house parties or other hosted events; - Bring creativity and innovation to new events in partnership with the community; - Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations; - Determine level of staff and volunteer assistance needed for each event; - Collaborate with Communications staff to promote and publicize the events; - Proactively handle conflicts and troubleshoot solutions as needed on the event day; - Conduct pre‐ and post‐ event evaluations and report on outcomes; - Maintain event software and databases; - Support and carry out the mission of FamilyWorks; - Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required; - Assisting with gift data entry; - Other duties as assigned. - Must be comfortable working in Microsoft office (especially Word and Excel), with databases and with email. - Valid drivers license and willingness to drive as needed; - Ability to maintain focus in a complex environment; - A desire to continually learn, grow and improve professionally; - Comfortable working in a shared work space, and can laugh; - Passion for the FamilyWorks’ mission. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.