Fundraiser & Community Event Planner

Community Development C; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CDLI in Melville, NY is seeking an experienced Event Planner to manage all aspects of event development and execution, including vendor sourcing, pricing, contracting, setup, and post-event reporting. The role supports fundraisers such as the Annual Luncheon and community outreach events.

You will manage budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, venue prep, logistics, and post-event evaluations, ensuring events run smoothly, on time, and within budget while collaborating with leadership and

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in event planning/coordination.
• Strong budgeting and vendor negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement event plans and budgets aligned with objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership and partners to define event requirements.
• Communicate with stakeholders throughout planning.
• Manage timelines and ensure events run smoothly.
• Build relationships with vendors, venues, sponsors and organizations.
• Coordinate pre-event logistics, materials, and promotion.
• Handle on-site execution, troubleshooting, and post-event reporting.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

CDLI in Melville, NY is seeking an experienced Event Planner to manage all aspects of event development and execution, including vendor sourcing, pricing, contracting, setup, and post-event reporting. The role supports fundraisers such as the Annual Luncheon and community outreach events.

You will manage budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, venue prep, logistics, and post-event evaluations, ensuring events run smoothly, on time, and within budget while collaborating with leadership and