POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Coordinator, Events
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
Department: Community Strategy & Innovation
Reports To: Senior Manager, Impact

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Events Coordinator serves as the project manager for all of Chicago Cares’ events and is responsible for the successful planning and execution of events, working closely and interdepartmentally with the Chicago Cares Programs and External Affairs teams in the execution of their duties. Chicago Cares hosts several large-scale events throughout the year to generate revenue, mobilize volunteers, and build brand awareness. The Events Coordinator will be responsible for providing logistical, administrative, and event assistance to the Community, Strategy, & Innovation team to ensure quality events.

REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to detail, oriented around action, execution, and process improvement
• Ability to multitask and manage complex projects.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Commitment to learning, openness to new ideas.
• Strong ability to manage projects, teams, and timelines
• Commitment to working outside traditional work hours and schedules
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work collaboratively with our staff, community partners, and volunteers
• Comfort and experience with administrative tasks like data input, email communications, phone communications, supply ordering and inventory, etc.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Comfort taking initiative to ensure strong event attendee experiences and quality of all event efforts
• Willingness to engage in physical labor associated with loading, unloading and moving event supplies
• Previous event planning and execution experience
  Additional Information: The ideal candidate will be able to work an average of 40 hours a week (typically between the hours of 9AM to 9PM). This position includes travel within Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in developing skills in event planning, community development, program planning, non-profit management, volunteer management, and community relations.