Hybrid Events Coordinator for Fundraising & Engagement

Arizona Autism United (AZA United); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary raise program up to 2x/year

Comprehensive health benefits (health,

401(k) with up to 4% match

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid parental leave

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Arizona Autism United (AZA United) seeks an Events Coordinator to support fundraising, community engagement, donor stewardship, and organizational events in a hybrid setup. You will plan and execute events, manage logistics, and collaborate with staff, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to create organized, welcoming, mission-centered experiences.

The role requires 1+ year of nonprofit event planning experience, flexibility for occasional early mornings/evenings/weekends, and

Qualifications

• H.S Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
• At least 1 year of professional event planning experience (preferably at a nonprofit)
• Fundraising experience a plus
• Must have the flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
• Must be able to travel throughout Maricopa County as needed for job-related duties
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook + popular social media channels + other online systems/databases
• Successfully pass a fingerprint clearance check and other related hiring requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist the Events & Community Engagement Supervisor with planning, coordinating and executing fundraising, community, donor, and organizational events.
• Coordinate event logistics, including venues, catering, rentals, supplies, registration, signage, and event materials.
• Maintain event timelines, checklists, calendars, guest lists, and planning documents.
• Communicate event details and logistical needs to vendors, volunteers, sponsors, attendees, and internal staff.
• Support sponsorship fulfillment and help ensure sponsor benefits and recognition are delivered accurately.
• Assist with event registration, program production, guest communications, volunteer assignments, and attendee experience.
• Provide hands-on support during event setup, execution, and breakdown.
• Collaborate with Development and Marketing staff on invitations, promotional materials, signage, and event communications.
• Track event expenses, attendance, sponsorship information, and other event-related data.
• Assist with post-event activities, including acknowledgments, surveys, documentation, and reporting.
• Assist with 3rd party fundraising, awareness and outreach events by coordinating with outside entities.
• Assist with purchasing, tracking, and maintaining event merchandise, promotional items, and outreach materials. Manage inventory and merchandise storage areas.
• Prepare and pack materials and supplies for community outreach and third-party events.
• Perform other event-related duties as assigned by the Events & Community Engagement Supervisor.

Job description

Arizona Autism United (AZA United) seeks an Events Coordinator to support fundraising, community engagement, donor stewardship, and organizational events in a hybrid setup. You will plan and execute events, manage logistics, and collaborate with staff, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to create organized, welcoming, mission-centered experiences.

The role requires 1+ year of nonprofit event planning experience, flexibility for occasional early mornings/evenings/weekends, and