Special Events Coordinator

The Special Events Coordinator will guide the operations, planning, lead-up, and implementation of fundraising and development events, which primarily run from March through May. Ideal candidate will have skills in event planning, fundraising, database management, and marketing. Essential Functions: • Work with established BB Bash Committee to design and implement a gala celebration which will include: • Event and table sponsorships • Ticket Sales • Pre-Mitzvah and Mitzvah Moment donations • Coordinating Auction procurement and implementation • Raffle and event games • Run of Show and scripted program • Plan and run other friend-raising and fundraising events • Focus on logistics, vendors, registration, database management, d?cor, and theme • Manage events within a budget - both for event expenses and income • Coordinate all fundraising aspects of events • Work with Development Director on paddle raise, pitch, and matching gift • Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Director on all marketing pieces • Events include, but are not limited to, • BB Camp Bash • Spaghetti Dinner • Central Coast Community Seder • Golf Tournament • Stewardship Events (Volunteer Appreciation & Legacy Society) • Coordinate event database management and data needs between multiple databases including post-event reconciliation. General Expectations: • Ensure all responsibilities and functions are performed in a timely and accurate manner • Demonstrate compliance with and ethics surrounding program policies and procedures • Maintain appropriate degree of confidentiality • Attend, participate in, and complete orientation, training and educational activities as required • Demonstrate flexibility in a variety of situations • Work as a team and go out of your way to help other staff members • Be professional. • 1-3 years experience in event management • Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and other MS Office programs • Experience with donor and event databases • Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines • Strong written and oral communication skills • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills • Good "people" skills important • Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude