Fundraising Event Specialist

Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Environment

Growth Opportunities

Meaningful Impact

Job summary

Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc. is seeking an Event Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events, educational programs, and facility rental events in an in-office setting in Coconut Creek, FL.

The role reports to the Events Manager and requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and weekends based on schedules. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and customer-service oriented, with strong communication skills and the

Qualifications

• One to three years of relevant experience in event coordination, administrative support, hospitality, fundraising support, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience coordinating event or facility logistics and providing service to donors, guests, clients, volunteers, or vendors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Events Director and Events Manager to implement the annual event plan and ensure events support fundraising, awareness, networking, educational, and organizational goals.
• Assist in developing new events and enhancing existing events to improve engagement and the overall attendee experience.
• Coordinate event logistics, including themes, marketing materials, décor, entertainment, food and beverage, guest activities, supplies, and schedules.
• Coordinate staff assignments and recruit, train, and guide volunteers supporting event activities.
• Track event revenue, including sponsorships, ticket sales, and auction proceeds, as well as event-related expenses.
• Assist in identifying and soliciting potential event sponsors.
• Solicit, collect, organize, and manage auction items; maintain online auction platforms; prepare item descriptions and certificates; coordinate displays; and assist with auction checkout and post-event reconciliation.
• Manage guest lists, seating charts, name tags, registration records, and other event materials.

Skills

Event coordination experience

Administrative support

Hospitality experience

Fundraising support

Donor/guest service

Communication skills

CRM usage

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

CRM systems (e.g., Dynamics 365)

Job description

Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc. is seeking an Event Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events, educational programs, and facility rental events in an in-office setting in Coconut Creek, FL.

The role reports to the Events Manager and requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and weekends based on schedules. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and customer-service oriented, with strong communication skills and the