Events Specialist

Ikrut; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid on-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region is seeking an Events Specialist to plan and execute fundraising and donor engagement events across Brown, Shawano, and Door counties. You will coordinate logistics, venues, budgets, and guest experiences to create memorable experiences that advance our mission.

In this role, you’ll build relationships with sponsors and donors, recruit and lead volunteers, and collaborate with teams to support marketing, public relations, and club activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in communications, marketing, event planning, sales, project management, or a related field.
• Experience and confidence in event planning, fundraising, and soliciting donations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn.
• The ability to travel throughout the Bay & Lakes Region and work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute signature fundraising and donor stewardship events throughout Brown, Shawano, and Door counties.
• Bring exciting events to life, including the Green Bay Golf Classic, Purses for a Purpose, Uncorked, Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ, and the Door County Celebrity Golf Outing.
• Manage event logistics, venues, vendors, budgets, registration, marketing, and guest experiences.
• Coordinate auctions, raffles, fundraising activities, and sponsor recognition.
• Create meaningful donor experiences that inspire continued engagement and generosity.

Skills

Event planning

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate degree in communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Events Specialist

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region

Location: Primarily Green Bay. Must be able to travel periodically to all Bay & Lakes Region locations, including Shawano and Door County, for meetings and events.

About Us: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region provides a safe and positive environment where young people can learn, grow, and succeed. We offer a range of programs and activities aimed at enriching the lives of our members and fostering their personal and academic development.

We Offer:

• A dynamic work culture that is welcoming, collaborative, safe, and committed to the youth we serve
• Competitive pay and benefits that include paid time off, even for part-time employees
• Paid on-the-job training
• Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career in youth development

Love bringing people together? Passionate about making a difference? Ready to turn memorable events into meaningful impact?

Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Green Bay (BGCGB) as our next Event Specialist and help create extraordinary experiences that inspire generosity, strengthen community connections, and support our mission of empowering young people.

From exciting golf outings and wine tastings to auctions, donor celebrations, and signature fundraising events, you’ll bring people together for a purpose—and help make great futures possible for the kids and teens we serve.

What You’ll Do:

Create Unforgettable Events

• Plan and execute signature fundraising and donor stewardship events throughout Brown, Shawano, and Door counties.
• Bring exciting events to life, including the Green Bay Golf Classic, Purses for a Purpose, Uncorked, Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ, and the Door County Celebrity Golf Outing.
• Manage event logistics, venues, vendors, budgets, registration, marketing, and guest experiences.

Build Relationships That Make a Difference

• Cultivate relationships with corporate sponsors, donors, vendors, and community partners.
• Secure sponsorships and in-kind donations that support our mission.
• Coordinate auctions, raffles, fundraising activities, and sponsor recognition.
• Create meaningful donor experiences that inspire continued engagement and generosity.

Bring People Together

• Recruit and coordinate event volunteers.
• Lead event committees, organize meetings, and keep projects moving forward.
• Collaborate with teammates to support fundraising, marketing, public relations, and Club activities.

What We’re Looking For:

A proactive, relationship-driven professional who thrives on organization, creativity, and collaboration. You enjoy juggling moving pieces, solving problems, and making people feel welcome. Most importantly, you believe in the power of community and want your work to make a difference.

You bring:

• An associate degree in communications, marketing, event planning, sales, project management, or a related field.
• Experience and confidence in event planning, fundraising, and soliciting donations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn.
• A team-first attitude, openness to feedback, and the initiative to get things done.
• The ability to travel throughout the Bay & Lakes Region and work occasional evenings and weekends.

Even better if you have:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of nonprofit event planning, fundraising, development, or community engagement experience.
• Experience with golf outings, galas, auctions, donor receptions, or other fundraising events.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Green Bay, you won’t just plan events—you’ll help create opportunities, build connections, and fuel a mission that matters.

• Impact: Every sponsorship secured, every donor relationship nurtured, and every successful event helps strengthen the community behind our kids and teens.
• Growth: Work in an environment that values continuous improvement and professional development.
• Community: Be part of a supportive team dedicated to empowering youth and fostering positive growth.

Schedule: Full-time/M-F, 8:00- 5:00pm. Some evenings required for events.

Pay Range: $46,000-57,500/Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position, with greater experience considered in determining starting pay.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Together, we can build great futures for all youth in our commun