Special Events Coordinator Job Description (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

One to three years of relevant event planning and/or nonprofit development work is preferred. You should possess

strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and have the ability to present in front of a group.

Knowledge of broad themes in event production and management along with self-motivation, initiative and

reliability is essential. Basic office skills, record keeping, and strong organization skills are a must. A Bachelor’s

degree or equivalent work experience in hospitality, marketing, communications or business with strong interest in

special events and working for a nonprofit organization. You will often lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must

be able to stand for long periods of time. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and willingness to drive a

U-Haul truck or commercial van is also preferred.

ABOUT YOU

Applicants should be capable of performing the listed duties and responsibilities. As an agency ambassador, you

should be professional, sociable and operate with integrity. This team-oriented person must also have outstanding

organizational skills, possess the ability to work well independently and be able to set and accomplish goals.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with basic databases such as Kintera and eTapestry is helpful to this

role. You should be able to work independently and also work well with a team as you will work alongside our

Special Events Assistant, Director of Special Events, Fundraising Assistant and Development team members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

BBBSKC is the fastest growing Big Brothers Big Sisters agency in the nation, nearly doubling the size of our staff and

number of children served within the past 10 years. We are proud to offer competitive pay, a generous benefits

package, ample vacation days, and a fun office environment where the average tenure for staff is nine years.

Management believes in helping our staff members learn and grow, offering professional development

opportunities whenever applicable. We also believe in the work hard, play hard motto as we plan quarterly staff

outings where we can relax and enjoy a day off together. This position is based primarily in our beautiful, newly

renovated Crossroads office (which happens to include a rooftop party deck). Special events may take place

indoors or outdoors in the Greater Kansas City area and some weekend and evening hours will be required.

TO APPLY

We are seeking an organized, creative and engaged Special Events coordinator to join our growing team. If you

qualify for this position and are passionate about our mission, about making our community stronger and if you’re

driven by the desire to positively impact the lives of countless Bigs and Littles, we are psyched to hear from you.

Please email your resume and a cover letter (to include what makes you a phenomenal event coordinator and

why you want to work at Big Brothers Big Sisters as well as your salary requirements) to:

Erica Ostroski, Director of Special Events

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City

Email applications are preferred; if that is not an option you may send your application to:

BBBSKC, Attn: Erica Ostroski, 1709 Walnut Kansas City, MO 64108.

BBBSKC values diversity and inclusion and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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