Event Planner

Disability Allies; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Disability Allies, based in Toms River, New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Event Planner dedicated to providing social opportunities for young adults and children with and without disabilities. This role involves organizing events, managing registrations, and maintaining participant records. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess strong communication skills, and be good at time management and organization.

The position requires attendance at monthly committee meetings, fostering social interactions, and supporting our mission to serve young adults with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate monthly events.
• Address concerns or questions from members.
• Ensure individuals register online and check-in at events.
• Maintain records of individuals attending events.
• Update database with contact details of attendees.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

The Disability Allies is a nonprofit organization with the mission of connecting young adults with and without disabilities. In order to accomplish this goal, we help our participants improve their social skills and partner with community organizations to plan social events. Our events are open to anyone with a disability, who knows someone with a disability, or who supports people with disabilities.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Disability Allies (DA) is dedicated to providing social opportunities for young adults and children with and without disabilities. The Event Planner is a part‑time position. You must be willing to join us at our monthly committee meetings at the Milltown Public Library at 10 am on the second Saturday of the month. The Event Planner reports to the Director and is responsible for the planning and organization of our events and managing our event registration.

Responsibilities:

The Event Planner will oversee the planning and organization of our events and manage event registration. The Event Planner Volunteer will assist the Event Manager with the following tasks:

• Organize and coordinate our monthly events
• Address any concerns or questions members have pertaining to our events
• Ensure that individuals register online and check‑in at our monthly events
• Maintain records of individuals attending our monthly events
• Update our database with emails and phone numbers of individuals that attend our events

Essential functions/working conditions:

• Must be able to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to connect with others and develop relationships
• Committed to the mission of serving young adults with disabilities
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain detailed records and confidential information

About the Disability Allies:

The purpose of the Disability Allies is to plan team‑building activities that connect young adults and children with and without disabilities. At our events we pair each individual with a mentor who helps participants with their social skills and ensures that everyone interacts with each other. Our events are open to any young adult who has a disability, knows someone with a disability, or supports people with disabilities.

Disability Allies Anti‑Discrimination statement:

Disability Allies shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender identification or expression, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, and selection of vendors and provision of services.

Privacy and Equal Opportunity Employment:

All applicant information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.