Special Events Coordinator

EmBe Sioux Falls, SD March 22, 2017 Marketing

The Special Events Coordinator works in collaboration with the Director of Development and the Director of Marketing to plan, organize and implement all aspects of fund-raising events benefitting the EmBe organization in an effort to meet established goals.

Create or update a complete plan of key tasks and timelines for each assigned event.
Take initiative to identify and complete all event tasks including but not limited to sponsorships, event logistics, volunteer recruitment and management, registrations/ticket sales, silent-auctions, promotional materials and publicity, gift management, event budget and goals, and event vendors, for each assigned event.
Recruit and develop working committee structures to support and help achieve specific fundraising goals and special event activities.
Assist in maintaining the integrity of donor and volunteer information within the database.
Assist in building donor relations and identifying donor prospects.
Actively participate in the personal promotion of EmBe events via social media networks.
Track and report on event goals and accomplishments.
Participate in the creation of the annual development plan to include special events.
Actively participate in staff and board development committee meetings.
Represent EmBe favorably at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
Four year degree in Marketing, Communications or other related field is preferred. A 2-year degree with a minimum 5 years related event planning work experience may substitute.
Two – four years paid event planning or non-profit experience is preferred.
Must be a professional, self-motivated, self-directed and highly organized individual.
Must possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence and communicate effectively with internal and external audiences.
Proficient in the use of information technology and management of database systems.