Greater Twin Cities United Way - Events Coordinator

Position Description

Description of Duties

• Plans and executes assigned organizational events, including logistics, sponsorships, event budgets and analytics/tracking of event ROI
• Perform research and sourcing of vendors, materials, products and services
• Serve as project manager for United Way assigned events
• Perform database entry and archival documentation
• Manage budgets for assigned events
• Recruit and manage volunteers and interns when applicable per event
• Manage internal meetings and ongoing communication with events that have been assigned
• Provide event-related administrative support, including direct support for Director of Marketing as needed

Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent years of applicable experience) with 2-3 years event planning experience and/or marketing and promotions experience
• Excellent organizational skills, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with short deadlines in a fast-paced environment and across department/division lines
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment, excellent problem solver, strong initiative, excellent negotiator and strong attention to detail required
• Sourcing/research, mail-merge, documentation and database entry experience (CRM experience a plus)
• Creative thinker with strong leadership, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Experience securing in-kind gifts or donations of products and/or services genuine concern for others
• Outstanding written and verbal communication as well as presentation skills
• Volunteer management experience a plus
• Experience with web management and e-mail/newsletter content programs a plus
• Must have a flexible schedule and transportation for evening and weekend events

Deadline for applying – November 28, 2011. Apply online now.