Job description

Events Coordinator
Full Time | $65,000

Working for Holy Cross Services isn’t just a job, it’s a mission! We believe in the safety and joy of family. Our work is family-focused, as are our benefits: Holy Cross offers free health and dental insurance for our employees AND their family members.

The Events Coordinator contributes to the development of the agency’s events strategy, and executes organizational events. This position is a strong organizer and communicator, able to mobilize employees, community members, and vendors to produce successful and meaningful events that further the agency’s mission.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all special events uphold agency vision and values, with a strong commitment to equity, dignity of and partnership with the communities served.
• Plan, prepare for, and provide day-of on-site execution of events in multiple locations across the state, appealing to a variety of target communities.
• Travel to sites across the state in preparation for and to implement event strategies.
• Track and report on metrics related to events coordination.
• Manage the bids/procurement and coordination of event vendors.
• Plan, execute, and attend the agency’s annual employee retreat.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of events operations, including planning, implementation, and debriefing.
• Manage communications with invitees to maximize event attendance.
• Survey the experience of attendees to continuously improve the event experience for attendees.
• Tracks and reports on pledges, fulfillment, and donations toward event fundraising targets.
• Oversees advertising strategy to engage interest in event attendance.
• Develop and implement a statewide events strategic plan in partnership with the VP of Advancement.
• Oversee development of events materials, events management platforms, and events advertisement, in adherence to program requirements and agency branding, messaging, and values.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises events interns and volunteers.
• Participate in weekly supervision and continuous performance improvement with assigned supervisor.
• Conduct weekly supervision and continuous performance improvement/performance evaluations for assigned direct reports.
• Collaborate closely with all members of the advancement team and across agency departments.
• Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a position-relevant field
• 3+ years of experience in fundraising events coordination
• Lived experience in child welfare or homelessness strongly preferred

Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Employer-Funded Health Benefits
• Wellness Benefits
• Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness)
• Generous time off including paid holidays and personal days
• Employer paid short and long term disability & life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

HCS also offers employee-paid benefits at group rates:

• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Health Care and Dependent Care
• Voluntary Life Insurance (you, your spouse, and/or child(ren)
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• College Tuition Rewards Program

JOIN OUR TEAM & HELP BRING HOPE TO MICHIGAN FAMILIES!

Holy Cross Services maintains a policy of nondiscrimination regarding all employees. The Agency desires to handle all aspects of employment on the basis of merit, competence and qualification. Employment is not influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Agency makes all decisions with respect to recruiting, hiring, and/or promotions for all job classifications based on individual’s qualifications related to the requirements of the position. All other personnel matters, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, education and social/recreation programs, are to be administered free from any illegal discriminatory practices.

Holy Cross Services further recognizes that deep systemic inequities disproportionately overrepresent children of color and children who identify as LGBTQ within the child welfare system, yet underrepresent these populations within the child welfare workforce. Because we believe the people served must be centered in the work we do, applicants with lived experience in the child welfare system or homelessness, BIPOC applicants, and applicants who identify as LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additionally, Holy Cross Services acknowledges the studies indicating applicants of color and women applicants may be less likely than others to apply for a job without meeting 100% of the preferred qualifications. If you are passionate for this work and meet the minimum requirements, your application is welcomed.

Job Type: Full-time

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