Special Events Coordinator

Are you creative, enjoy event planning, and organization? Come make a difference at Casa de Amparo. Put your event planning skills to work for a non-profit organization and help make a difference in the lives of youth in the community.

GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for coordinating and executing the organization’s internal and external fundraising events including a Gala, Chefs event, Golf and Pickleball, donor stewardship, capital campaign, wine drop parties, and other events throughout the year. Interfaces with a variety of internal and external audiences: donors, volunteers, staff, and outside vendors. Responsible for other areas of fundraising as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be able to be associated with Casa de Amparo through Community Care Licensing (CCL), which typically includes clearance by FBI, DOJ and CACI.

· Bachelor’s degree in fundraising, non-profit management, certified meeting professional or equivalent.

· Two to five years’ development experience, including annual campaigns.

· Knowledge of fund development principles and public relations.

· Strong event planning, organizational, administration, follow through, telephone and interpersonal communication skills, detail and “big picture” oriented, with solution-driven problem-solving skills.

· Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, Donor Perfect and Greater Giving a plus.

· Skilled in preparing written reports and presentations.

· Strong writing, editing, and presentation ability.

· Professional appearance and demeanor, flexible and able to respond to multiple demands.

· Able and willing to take responsibility.

· Must possess reliable personal transportation and have a clean driving record if under 25 years old, and no more than 1 moving violation within the last 3 years if 25 years of age or older.

· Eligible to work for any employer in the US.

· Must have auditory, visual, and physical skills to be able to perform tasks as outlined in this job description.

· Must be flexible regarding work schedule.