Special Events and Outreach Coordinator

The Classic Center; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation seeks a dynamic Foundations Special Events and Outreach Coordinator to plan and execute events and outreach programs aligned with our mission. This role supports the Director in coordinating member trips and engaging the community through arts and education initiatives.

The role emphasizes event planning, fundraising, and relationship management with opportunities to lead budgets, volunteer teams, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in customer service, event planning, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in accounting and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fundraising and membership events such as the Celebration of the Arts, Athens Wine Weekend, Athens Beer Fest, and the CF Golf Tournament.
• Support the Director with coordinating annual travel experiences including New York trip, summer trip, 501 Club trip, and other regional excursions.
• Develop and manage event and trip budgets to meet fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to create sustainable fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate member relationships and build recruitment/referral systems.
• Lead volunteer coordination for events like Athens on Ice and Athens Beer Fest.
• Administer the Cultural Foundation's community grant program.
• Oversee workforce development initiatives including Hospitality Careers Academy, Learning Lab, and student co-op curriculum.
• Manage the Foundation's scholarship program and art initiatives.
• Serve as lead for the Georgia Music Collective within Akins Ford Arena.
• Maintain CRM and other software systems for member and sponsor engagement.
• Support board presentations, retreats, and strategic planning.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is seeking a dynamic and organized Foundation Special Events and Outreach Coordinator to lead the planning and execution of events and outreach programs that support our mission. This role will support the Director of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation in coordinating member trips. It is ideal for someone passionate about arts, education, and community engagement, with strong experience in event planning, fundraising, and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fundraising and membership events such as:
  
  
  
  • Celebration of the Arts, Athens Wine Weekend, Athens Beer Fest, and the CF Golf Tournament
  
  
  
  


• Support the Director with coordinating annual travel experiences including:
  
  
  
  • New York trip, summer trip, 501 Club trip, and other regional excursions
  
  
  
  


• Develop and manage event and trip budgets to meet fundraising goals


• Collaborate with leadership to create sustainable fundraising strategies


• Cultivate member relationships and build recruitment/referral systems


• Lead volunteer coordination for events like Athens on Ice and Athens Beer Fest


• Administer the Cultural Foundation's community grant program


• Oversee workforce development initiatives including:
  
  
  
  • Hospitality Careers Academy, Learning Lab, and student co-op curriculum
  
  
  
  


• Manage the Foundation's scholarship program and art initiatives


• Serve as lead for the Georgia Music Collective within Akins Ford Arena


• Maintain CRM and other software systems for member and sponsor engagement


• Support board presentations, retreats, and strategic planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required


• 3-5 years of experience in customer service, event planning, or related field


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly


• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills


• Demonstrated competence in accounting and budget management

The candidate who is selected for this position will have to successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

The Classic Center's EOE Statement

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and consistent with this policy, The Classic Center makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would cause the employer an undue hardship. The ADA defines a disabled person as an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

The Classic Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law, including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information. The Classic Center is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct. In keeping with this commitment, The Classic Center will not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or the unlawful treatment of employees or applicants. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.