Part Time - Special Events Coordinator

PART TIME SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR: This position is essential for the success of revenue generation for Junior Achievement for South Carolina students. As part of a collaborative team environment, this role supports the daily functions of the development team. This role is a great fit for candidates that have event coordination or detailed experience in managing multiple projects/events at one time. The position has a statewide focus and is part-time (approximately 20hrs a week) with remote work and some travel.

Title: Part Time - Special Events Coordinator

Area:

Status: Part-Time, Hourly

Impact

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER SOUTH CAROLINA VALUES:

- Belief in the boundless potential of young people

- Commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship

- Passion for what we do and honesty, integrity and excellence in how we do it

- Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals

- Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration

- Conviction in the education and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning

Primary Responsibilities:

- Help Coordinate Special Events for JAGSC. Approximately 6 to 8 annual events.

- Conduct research and make asks of prospective sponsors for special events to meet fundraising goals for each event.

- Assist the Development Team with database entry for each event of prospects and secured sponsors.

- Manage and coordinate event logistics from location, food and beverage, and timeline/script all while working within an event budget

- Oversee communication/marketing of the events.

- Recruit volunteers as needed for special events.

- Oversee sponsor and event attendee feedback and thank you process.

- Requires the ability to travel 25% of the time, in the state as needed.

Qualifications (required)

- Act as a team player by appropriately involving others in decisions and plans that affect the Development Team. Regularly invites and builds on the ideas and input of colleagues and work groups.

- Understanding of event management from start to finish.

- Consistently make sound decisions on everyday issues. Demonstrate a drive to work towards resolving routine and unexpected problems with innovative and alternative solutions.

- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences and demonstrate capacity to actively listen. Connect with others by taking genuine interest and relate in an open, respectful and friendly manner.

- Inspire and energize others to further Junior Achievement’s mission by clarifying the purpose and impact.

- Identify and anticipate the expectations and needs of various Junior Achievement stakeholders.

- Ability to manage data appropriately and efficiently. Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, specifically, Word, Excel and Outlook.

- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

- Requires the ability to travel 25% of the time, in the state as needed.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

Application Process

https://jobs.togethersc.org/jobs?country=&state=&city=&zip=&latitude=&longitude=&keywords=Junior+Achievement&location_autocomplete_data=&city_state_zip=South+Carolina&locale=en&sort=date&job_id=7360&page=1