Friends of Youth
Kirkland, WA, USA
The Coordinator of Special Events assists with the preparation, execution, and evaluation of special events. The position includes cultivating sponsors and being the main contact with event venue and event volunteers. They help with human resource coordination by recruiting, training and motivating employees and volunteers. SCHEDULE: 25 hours per week, 5 hours per day with flexibility on start time Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend hours REPORTS TO: Director of Philanthropy ESSENTIAL DUTIES Understand the requirements for each event. Plan event logistics with attention to financial and time constraints Book venues and schedule speakers as needed. Research vendors (catering, decorators, musicians, etc.) Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms. Manage the decor and set-up of events as well as clean-up process Track event logistics (event attendance, budget, timelines, etc.) JOB REQUIREMENTS A. Education and Experience High School Diploma or General...