Job Description
Job Description
Pay : $26.44 - $33.65/hour (based on experience)
Overview : Our client, a nonprofit organization in Cherry Creek, is seeking a temporary (strong foot-in-the-door) Events & Logistics Specialist. This is a strong foot-in-the-door for the right fit, as there is an open seat for the position. The Events & Logistics Specialist will primarily support two large scale annual events including, but not limited to, the following duties.
Prior/During Events:
- Act as a liaison and main point of contact with a third-party events company
- Volunteer management (maximum of approximately 200 volunteers)
- Identifying potential vendors
- Renewing and reviewing vendor contracts
- Menu tasting planning
- Working with the venue to receive CADs (floorplan diagrams), updating, and ensuring they are accurate set-ups for each room
- Assist in creating print and digital invitations
Post Events:
- Debrief with vendors
- Reviewing internal written reports for all staff and discussing potential changes
- Implementing changes where there are areas of opportunity or weakness
Schedule : Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1-hour unpaid meal break) with work from home on Friday ONLY
- Some nights and weekends may be required for special events (minimal)
- Start: ASAP
- Length: 3-months, foot-in-door/potential extension
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree required
- 3 + years’ experience in events, fundraising experience is a strong plus
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Ability to type 50 + wpm
- Strong interpersonal skills, particularly as it relates to discretion, proprietary information, listening to others, patience, and understanding for dealing with a diverse group of co-workers, donors, volunteers, and families
- Ability to use good judgment and ethical behavior in handling confidential material with sensitivity
- Customer-oriented with high-touch service to internal and external stakeholders
J. Kent Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Night shift, Weekend work,