Job Title: Events Coordinator and Developer
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: Remote
Type: Contract
Salary Range: $40,000 – $45,000
RSDSA is seeking a motivated Events Coordinator and Developer to join our team in fall 2025.
The Events Coordinator and Developer is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events that promote the mission, visibility, and fundraising goals of RSDSA. This role involves managing all aspects of event production, from concept to completion, and ensuring a high-quality experience for local event organizers, participants, and sponsors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of events, including fundraisers, awareness campaigns, conferences, galas, walks, social gatherings, and community outreach events.
- Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, logistics, and fundraising pages.
- Coordinate online event promotion via Constant Contact and In Rare Form newsletter in collaboration with RSDSA’s social media manager.
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers or event staff as needed. Ensure event staff have what they need and can manage the event if you cannot physically attend.
- Serve as a point of contact for local event organizers, sponsors, speakers, and partners.
- Ensure all permits, insurance, and compliance requirements are met.
- Track RSVPs/donors, manage guest communications, and ship event items (shirts, banners, medals, etc.)
- Evaluate the success of events through post-event reports and feedback. Makes appropriate direct acknowledgements of gifts.
- Support the organization’s overall fundraising and communications goals.
- On a rolling basis: Help identity and reach out to individuals and organizations we can partner with on a rolling basis.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in event planning, preferably in a nonprofit or fundraising environment.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Slack.
- Comfortable with light travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with CRMs such as Constant Contact, Qgiv, and DonorPerfect.
- Familiarity with virtual or hybrid event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Hopin).
How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Events Coordinator and Developer Application – [Your Name]”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.