Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna is seeking a part-time (approximately 24 hours weekly) nonprofit Events Coordinator to assist with planning and execution of company and fundraising events. In partnership with and under the guidance of the Director of Development, this position includes cultivating sponsors, silent auction donors, in-kind donors, and event attendees as well as being the main contact for event logistics, staff, and volunteers. A sampling of specific events includes: Habitat Home Dedication ceremonies, staff events, annual Dream Builders Benefit (formal), annual Habitat Harvest event, and others, as well as the creation of new events.
Must be a fit for a mission-based nonprofit that provides housing for low-income families, critical home repairs, and a retail ReStore. We offer rewarding work in a flexible, people-friendly environment.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Please include a cover letter with your resume.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of events experience (ideally nonprofit events) preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of fundraising experience preferred
• Corporate and/or Business-to-Business sales leadership experience may be substituted for fundraising experience
• Significant expertise with Harford and Cecil Counties’ funding community highly desirable
• Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of office systems preferred: MS-Office; fundraising database systems (e.g. Charityproud); marketing and media systems including Canva and Constant Contact; and some web design (Word Press)
• Highly organized and detail oriented to manage event timelines and marketing processes
• A team player with a positive can-do attitude
• Reliable and consistent transportation; requires local travel in Harford and Cecil Counties
• Must be a self-starter who requires little to no supervision to meet organizational goals
• Must pass background and credit check

BENEFITS:

• Twelve paid holidays, plus paid time off from Christmas to New Year’s Day
• Paid personal time off
• Retirement plan
• Meaningful and rewarding work!
  ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SUSQUEHANNA: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna builds homes, communities, and hope for low-income families living in substandard conditions through its homeownership, financial education, and home repair programs. Its vision is to create a community where everyone has an affordable and decent place to live. It also runs a ReStore, which sells donated building supplies and home furnishings to help fund its mission.
  Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Event planning: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bel Air, MD 21014 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bel Air, MD 21014: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bel Air, MD 2101

• Plan the logistics of the event including project planning, execution, and managing event equipment, while following the event’s budget.
• Research, cultivate, and solicit new and existing donors to support events to secure sponsorships, in-kind donations, and donations for silent auctions.
• Be a positive representative for Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna with the community, staff, and volunteers.
• Support and oversee the Events Committee and Events Committee meetings (currently held every other month).
• Support communication and coordination with event vendors.
• Create event marketing materials including signs, programs, handouts, social media posts, etc. Create donor mailings (predominantly digital), including event invitations and RSVPs as applicable. Canva, Constant Contact, and Charityproud are the primary platforms used.
• Maintain and consistently update spreadsheets of event timelines, action items and future plans.
• Be the key associate at events including preparation, set-up, event execution, and tear-down.
• Perform gift processing and donor tracking in software. Track event attendees and maintain attendance records for events. Utilize innovative techniques and emerging software to streamline event registration, check-in, silent auction purchases, and check-out. Charityproud is the current CRM platform; training will be provided, however existing CRM experience is a plus.
• Responsible for events’ silent auctions including soliciting individual donations and creating silent auction packages. This includes assembling silent auction baskets and creating marketing material for the items. Additionally, responsible for ensuring silent auctions are a smooth purchase process for both donors and bidders alike.
• Prepares and presents event summary and information reports when requested.
• Stays abreast of current best practices in the field
• Fulfills additional duties in the Development Department as needed to achieve the mission of Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna.