Special Events Coordinator

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company Paid Telemedicine

AFLAC

STD/LTD/Vol. Life Ins.

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Rose is seeking a Special Events Coordinator for a temporary assignment with potential to full time to plan and coordinate events, select venues, adhere to budgets, arrange onsite vendors, and ensure client satisfaction for scheduled events.

Responsibilities include donor database maintenance, liaison for independent fundraising events, and supporting Annual Gifts initiatives while promoting the organization’s mission and events nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 1–2 years nonprofit special events experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong record-keeping, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to meetings and events as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-moving organizational culture.
• Working knowledge of donor databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate prospect/donor database and gift acknowledgements for Annual Gifts.
• Act as liaison/coordinator for Independent Fundraising events.
• Support Annual Gifts Manager with all aspects of special events hosted by The Rose.
• Assist with Annual Gifts collateral.
• Perform other duties as assigned; cross-training as needed.
• Liaise between The Rose and community organizations, third parties and others who offer to host events to benefit The Rose.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Donor databases

Job description

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Special Events Coordinator, temporary assignment with potential to full time. This position Plans and coordinates events by selecting venues, adhere to budgets, arrange onsite vendors and ensure client satisfaction for the scheduled event.

Job Duties

• Responsible for maintaining an accurate prospect/ donor database and gift acknowledgements for Annual Gifts.
• Act as liaison/coordinator for Independent Fundraising events
• Support Annual Gifts Manager with all aspects of special events hosted by The Rose.
• Assists with Annual Gifts collateral.
• Perform other duties as assigned; and cross-training as needed.
• Acts as liaison between The Rose and community organizations, third parties and others who offer to host events to benefit The Rose.

Benefits

• Company Paid Telemedicine, Holidays, Life Insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• AFLAC
• STD/LTD/Vol. Life Ins.
• Generous PTO

Requirements

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field, with one or two years' experience in a non-profit setting including special events, and individual fundraising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent record-keeping, attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to meetings and events as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in the context of a fast-moving organizational culture.
• Working knowledge of donor databases preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office software preferred, Excel and Word required.