Part-Time Special Events Coordinator (REMOTE)
Job Description
About The Wakeman Agency
Founded in 2003, The Wakeman Agency is a social change firm, providing support to progressive nonprofits and socially responsible companies. Known as “the people behind the people at the forefront of social change and innovation,” The Wakeman Agency serves as a trusted advisor to organizations around the globe. Our core services include public relations, special events, thought leadership development, crisis communications and strategic counsel.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Special Events team as a part-time Event Coordinator. This role will provide a unique opportunity for enthusiastic, organized individuals with a passion for social change to gain valuable skills related to event planning for fundraising events and conferences. You will work with a small team to plan and execute a number of events throughout the year.
This is a busy and sometimes demanding role that requires an individual who can manage many different personalities and work styles and shifting priorities based on client needs. The position requires attention to detail, a high level of organization and a willingness to learn and implement event planning best practices at the highest levels.
Responsibilities:
- Research potential honorees and attendees for events based on mission and goals of the clients
- Prepare letters and correspondence related to fundraising activities as directed by senior event planner(s)
- Maintain a log of all sponsor and ticket purchases to track pledges and funds raised for each event
- Participate in meetings with clients to take notes and provide updates on specific activities
- Interact with event vendors to provide direction on event related tasks
- Conduct email and telephone outreach to potential donors to request financial support for specific events
- Reconcile all returned mail and update client mailing list with new contact information
- Work with the Events team to maintain accurate database of vendors, venues, solicitations
- and other contacts
- Prepare and distribute thank you letters to sponsors and donors after the event
- Prepare correspondence and materials to send to Board of Directors and Committee members
- Review event materials for accuracy
- Assist with logging journal advertisements and uploaded them to Dropbox or Google Drive for use by graphic design teams
- Answer emails and phone calls regarding event logistics
- Maintain updated reconciliation lists of donations and revenue
- Provide on-site support at events performing a variety of roles in support of the client’s vision for the event.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2+ years in an administrative role
- Solid use of Google Drive
- Proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Excel and the ability to manipulate data using standard formula calculations
- Excellent customer services skills
- General understanding of project management processes
- Familiarity with Salesforce.com or other database tools
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable interacting with people at events and troubleshooting
- Available to attend in-person events (as it is safe to do so)
- Light travel for events in other cities
If the idea of planning events in support of organizations that endeavor to change the world is appealing, then we’d love to hear from you. Women, People of Color, People with Disabilities and LGBTQ people strongly urged to apply.
This is a part-time hourly position for 25 hours per week. The role has the potential to transition to full-time at the beginning of Q2 2022. The hourly rate for this part-time role is $20 per hour.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a resume to talent@thewakemanagency.com. In the subject line, please write: Special Events Coordinator.457 total views, 0 today