HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

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Position: Special Events Coordinator

Department: Development

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

The Special Events Coordinator will execute special fundraising, community and volunteer events, as well as donor stewardship to achieve agency goals.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE POSITION:

Responsible for overseeing an existing portfolio of fundraising events with fundraising targets

Coordinate event logistics, sponsorships, attendance and collateral promotion.

Responsible for in-kind donation solicitations for each event

Monitor financial progress and budgetary plans for events.

Engage, recruit and manage relationships with community volunteers.

Research and cultivate new and existing donors for special event support.

Work with Development Committee to assess the outcomes of events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelors degree with a minimum of 3 years related work experience in managing special events, preferably with a nonprofit organization. Event, communication, marketing and/or public relations experience desirable.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

General business knowledge, extensive knowledge of social media platforms.

Ability to be self-sufficient and make appropriate judgment calls on catering, dcor, and general event needs.

Strong problem-solving, listening and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written.

Ability to prioritize and manage tasks against tight deadlines

*Please send resumes with cover letter to: amybrand@habitatpbc.org

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