Special Events Coordinator

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Job summary

A local community organization in Portland is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events. Ideal candidates will have experience in event management, fundraising, and database management. You will be responsible for managing logistics, overseeing sponsorships and ticket sales, while working closely with various departments to ensure successful event execution. Strong organizational skills and enthusiasm are essential for this engaging role that runs from March to May.

Qualifications

• Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years experience in event management.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and other MS Office programs.
• Experience with donor and event databases.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under pressure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Guide operations and implementation of fundraising events from March through May.
• Design and implement a gala celebration with sponsorships and ticket sales.
• Coordinate auction procurement and implement various event programs.
• Manage events within budget and coordinate all fundraising aspects.
• Evaluate and report on events for future improvements.

Skills

Event planning

Fundraising

Database management

Marketing

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Three years related experience or equivalent education

1-3 years experience in event management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Other MS Office programs

Job description

Special Events Coordinator
B'nai B'rith Camp
6443 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
Suite #234
Portland, OR 97221

The Special Events Coordinator will guide the operations, planning, lead-up, and implementation of fundraising and development events, which primarily run from March through May. Ideal candidate will have skills in event planning, fundraising, database management, and marketing.

Essential Functions:

• Work with established BB Bash Committee to design and implement a gala celebration which will include:
• Event and table sponsorships
• Ticket Sales
• Coordinating Auction procurement and implementation
• Raffle and event games
• Run of Show and scripted program
• Plan and run other friend-raising and fundraising events
• Focus on logistics, vendors, registration, database management, d?cor, and theme
• Manage event s within a budget - both for event expenses and income
• Coordinate all fundraising aspects of events
• Work with Development Director on paddle raise, pitch, and matching gift
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Director on all marketing pieces
• Events include, but are not limited to,
• BB Camp Bash
• Golf Tournament
• Stewardship Events (Volunteer Appreciation & Legacy Society)
• Coordinate event database management and data needs between multiple databases including post-event reconciliation.
• Evaluate and report on event s with a focus on improvement for future years
• Ensure all responsibilities and functions are performed in a timely and accurate manner
• Demonstrate compliance with and ethics surrounding program policies and procedures
• Maintain appropriate degree of confidentiality
• A ttend, participate in, and complete orientation, training and educational activities as required
• Demonstrate flexibility in a variety of situations
• Work as a team and go out of your way to help other staff members
• Be professional . Maintain B B360 's positive image in the community by acting appropriately
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Demonstrate sound judgment and maturity
• Demonstrate a positive working relationship with Supervisor and colleagues
• Work independently
• Ha ve fun!
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years experience in event management
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and other MS Office programs
• Experience with donor and event databases
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude

$30

Agency Information:

BB360 Programs Stretch Well Beyond Summer Camp

We offer Overnight Camp and Day Camp for kids, youth groups for teens (BBYO ), family camps , events , and fully immersive adult camps like Rejewvenation , Men's Camp , and Last Day of Camp .
We also reach families through PJ Library , a Jewish children's book distribution. We host the Etz Chaim Society , and, offer the stunning BB Camp facility as a rental program for outside organizations. Simply put, BB360 is here for all generations to find connection and meaning through camp, community events, and year-round enrichment experiences.