Events & Development Coordinator (Flexible Evenings)

Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey is seeking an Event & Development Administrator to support the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and other JFSNJ agencies. The role covers fundraisers, educational programs, and community engagement activities, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.

The position emphasizes hospitality, event planning, programming, and logistics with an expectation of exceptional

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating events and hospitality-related activities.
• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in planning, logistics and event operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating programs and events ensuring logistics are in place.
• Coordinate venue bookings, vendor arrangements (catering, AV, décor) and day-of logistics.
• Manage registrations, databases, contracts, and event records.
• Handle inquiries, provide on-site assistance, and ensure timely attendee information.
• Assist with budget tracking, invoicing and credit card reconciliation.
• Coordinate event permits and licensing for the Events Department.
• Collaborate with Development on fundraising initiatives and sponsor engagement.
• Support sponsors with logistics, materials, and recognition activities.
• Provide coverage for related event-planning roles as needed.
• Attend to other duties and flexible scheduling including some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Event / Hospitality Coordination

Customer Service

Logistics / planning

Microsoft Office

Job description

Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey is seeking an Event & Development Administrator to support the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and other JFSNJ agencies. The role covers fundraisers, educational programs, and community engagement activities, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.

The position emphasizes hospitality, event planning, programming, and logistics with an expectation of exceptional