Events & Community Operations Coordinator

Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat is seeking a part-time team member in Corte Madera, CA, to coordinate events and support community engagement. The role involves organizing logistics, engaging with presenters, and managing various administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with experience in event coordination or community engagement. Flexibility in scheduling and involvement in evening and weekend events is required.

We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and a pay rate of $30-35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable learning new software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for workshops, classes, and events.
• Assist with event setup and onsite operations.
• Update website event listings and coordinate social media posts.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Project management

Detail-oriented

Tools

Constant Contact

Mailchimp

Canva

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sunrise Center | Corte Madera, CA

Sunrise Center is seeking an organized, proactive, people-oriented team member to help coordinate events, support presenters, engage our community, and assist with day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

Event Coordination

• Coordinate logistics for workshops, classes, speakers, concerts, and special events
• Communicate with presenters, facilitators, and guest speakers
• Manage event registration and attendee communications
• Assist with event setup and onsite operations
• Help ensure a positive experience for presenters and participants
• Support event follow-up and reporting
• Coordinate event details and communications with partner organizations, including Hale Akua Garden Farm and related Maui programs when applicable

Community & Administrative Support

• Respond to participant inquiries by phone and email
• Maintain registration databases and participant records
• Track event attendance, registrations, and paymentsCoordinate registration, payment, and reporting processes with bookkeeping and administrative support personnel
• Assist with scheduling and calendar management
• Prepare meeting notes and action items
• Help maintain organized digital files and systems

Marketing & Outreach Support

• Assist with email campaigns and newsletters
• Update website event listings
• Coordinate social media posts and event promotion
• Help increase attendance and community engagement
• Support outreach to presenters, partners, and community organizations

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable learning new software and systems

Preferred Experience

• Event coordination
• Administrative support
• Community engagement
• Customer service
• Marketing or social media management
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar platforms

Personal Qualities

• Warm, professional, and dependable
• Self‑motivated and resourceful
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Adaptable and flexible
• Positive and collaborative
• Interested in personal growth, wellness, education, spirituality, or community building

Position Details

• Part‑time (20-25 hours per week)
• Some evening and weekend event support required
• Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility
• Ability to support programs in Marin and coordinate with events and partners in Maui when needed
• Marin County preferred

Benefits

$30-35