Coordinator, External Affairs Events

Goodwill Industries of Ky., Inc.; Shawnee (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is seeking an External Affairs Events Coordinator to support the Marketing Projects Manager in elevating the organization’s brand and mission messaging across the state. You will help plan and execute events such as public programs, community fairs, grand openings, and conferences, while fostering relationships with staff and community partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years in event planning, strong MS Office skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in event planning or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Must be detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across the state and beyond as needed.
• Physical capacity for sedentary work and occasional on-site activity.

Responsibilities

• Support Marketing Projects Manager to implement external affairs events across the state.
• Develop annual event plan aligned with Goodwill’s strategic goals.
• Help execute events (public programs, community fairs, grand openings, ribbon cuttings, conferences, community meetings).
• Build relationships with Goodwill staff and community partners to educate and engage clients and the public.
• Assist with budgeting and coordinating event logistics with internal teams.

Skills

Detail oriented

Written & verbal communication

Relationship building

Time management

Travel readiness

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Display Goodwill's Core Values - Respect, Excellence and Integrity.

The External Affairs Events Coordinator will support the Marketing Projects Manager with enhancing Goodwill Industries of Kentucky's brand and public image and aligning communications efforts and mission messaging across the state. The coordinator will assist with executing external affairs events, including but not limited to public programs, community fairs, grand openings, ribbon cuttings, conferences, and community meetings, to help educate the general public and inspire involvement with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky's mission.

• A. Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with various Goodwill program, retail, and administration staff to increase awareness of and support for Goodwill Industries of Kentucky strategic goals.
• B. Create an annual event plan, prioritizing Goodwill’s strategic goals.
• C. Support an annual event plan, in alignment with the External Affairs team, that supports Goodwill through the growth of marketing efforts.
• D. Work closely with Goodwill's internal and external program representatives create community facing events that are effective in garnering new clients.
• E. Develop relationships with community partners that help clients with barrier-removing programs and services.
• F. Work within a budget to produce high-quality events throughout the state.
• G. Work with marketing, communications, development, and public policy team in event production and planning.
• H. Assist with providing leads about employer/participant success stories as available.
• I. Perform other duties as assigned.
• A. Must have passion for the mission of Goodwill and the people we serve
• B. Must be very detail oriented
• C. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• D. Must have impeccable ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of businesses, organizations, and individuals.
• E. Must have a strong work ethic with the ability to provide positive energy in a transforming environment where self- direction, prioritizing, initiative, and organizational skills will be crucial to success.
• F. Must have outstanding communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of diverse people.
• G. Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• H. Must have valid driver’s license and insurance and acceptable driving record.
• A. Must have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years experience in event planning.
• B. Must demonstrate proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite i.e., Word and Excel Proficiency
• C. This job may have physical requirements that are considered sedentary work. Sedentary work involves sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping, good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions).
• D. Travel across the state and to other locations beyond the assigned work location is required.

Required

Bachelors or better in Other.

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