Coordinator, Events and Communications

NC Community Colleges; Morehead City, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carteret Community College is accepting applications for an Event and Communication Coordinator. The primary purpose is to develop Foundation Events and Communications by coordinating all event details and donor communications.

The role involves leading event planning, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with college goals. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in sales, marketing or event planning, with strong communication, budgeting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Five years in sales, marketing or event planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of private fundraising techniques and IRS regulations.
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive materials.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates Foundation events and campaigns.
• Creates comprehensive marketing plans to brand events and campaigns.
• Tracks event budgets, revenue, expenses and ROI.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to schedule events and manage calendars.
• Collaborates with bookkeeping to reconcile deposits and donor gifts.
• Engages in community events and volunteers for Foundation activities.
• Works with college committees to ensure alignment with policy and objectives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fundraising knowledge

Budgeting basics

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Data management systems

Accounting software (QuickBooks)

Donor management software

Desktop publishing

Job description

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, Business Administration or related field. A valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skills:

At least five (5) years of experience in sales, marketing, and event planning. Superlative communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to make people feel good about having contacted the Foundation and College. Inviting, enthusiastic, always positive and affirming of others. Broad knowledge of private fundraising techniques and IRS regulations. Ability to handle challenging and at times, emotionally charged situations. Competency in word processing (Microsoft Word), data management systems, and accounting software (e.g. Quick Books) required. Experience in spreadsheet, donor management software, and some desktop publishing experience preferred. Experience and/or training in accounting and budgeting processes. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Effective discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive materials. Demonstrates knowledge and good judgment in matters of Foundation policy and procedures. Follows through on completion of tasks.

Licensing Requirement:

Valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of forty (40) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines.

Working Conditions:

This position entails work indoors and outdoors in all-weather conditions. The position involves paperwork and occasional manual labor preparing for events. The individual working in this position must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.

College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.

Carteret Community College is an EOE/E-verify employer.

Job offers are conditional subject to a successful background check

Preferred Qualifications

See minimum qualifications

Position Description

Carteret Community College is accepting applications for an Event and Communication Coordinator.

The primary purpose of this position is to develop Foundation Events and Communications by coordinating all event details and donor communications.

Duties include:

• Develops, coordinates, organizes, and executes all aspects of Foundation events, fundraising campaigns, and other communication details to meet strategic goals for all Foundation events through digital print, email, social media and other communication channels.
• Develops comprehensive strategy and marketing plan to brand all Foundation events and campaigns (fundraising and social).
• Coordinate with key stakeholders as necessary to develop overall event plans and calendar timeline for all phases of event details while maintaining effectiveness to costs and delivery of commitments for successful completion of all event objectives.
• Align with Sponsorship Coordinator to track and report event budgets, revenue, expenses, and return-on-investment metrics.
• Cultivating volunteers for events, and post-event recognition.
• Coordinate with Foundation bookkeeping staff to ensure reconciliation all fundraising event deposits (onsite, offsite, credit cards, online ticket purchasing, and other merchant services).
• Seek out community events and networking opportunities, and establish a Foundation presence; including but not limited to: all Foundation events (fundraising and social). College events and other community events as needed.
• Works closely with Foundation committees (Development & Finance Committees).
• Serve on College committees and task forces as assigned.
• Attend required campus events including graduation, professional development, & employee meetings.