Event associate - Change For Kids

Description:
One school at a time, Change for Kids (CFK) rallies communities to provide a broad range of essential educational opportunities at under-resourced public elementary schools. By creating inspiring learning environments at our partner schools, CFK enables students to discover their unique strengths and develop the confidence to achieve.

Our innovative "School Change Teams" model, named one of the country's top 10 most scalable models, provides each CFK partner school with a wealth of otherwise unavailable resources: valuable volunteer support, vital supplies, and funds for new programs. The result is a school filled with arts, literacy, health and other essential resources that prepare students for future success.

CFK serves six public elementary schools the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens. Learn more at www.changeforkids.org
Organizational Events:

Under the supervision of the Director of Development coordinate organization-wide events including:

    Super Chefs (October Annual Benefit)
        Support of Event Committee
        Coordination of event logistics and support of celebrity chefs, vendors and in-kind donors
        Drafting of sponsorship proposals and recognition
        Management of auction and other fundraising platforms
        Responsible for tracking income and expense for event (including tickets, tables, donations and other in-kind donations)
        Coordination of volunteers and day-of staffing
        Penguin Party (February Junior Council Benefit)
        Cultivation events including Board Holiday Party, Principals' Breakfasts and sponsor and volunteer recognition events

Community Events:

    Develop and manage program for Community Events
    Act as CFK point person at each event and provide on-site support (i.e. Soul Cycle event, Poker Party, golf events, etc.)

Communications:

    Coordinate with Communications Manager on promotion of volunteer and fundraising events through social media, email, strategic mailings and other online sources

Data and Gift Maintenance:

    Maintenance of online fundraising pages associated with events
    Coordination with internal staff on proper acknowledgement of gifts
    Event management within organizational CRM including ticket and table purchases, donations, budget tracking, auction items, contact information, volunteers
    Volunteer management with organizational CRM including contact information, time sheets, opportunities, events and projects, biographical data

Junior Council:

    Act as CFK representative at Junior Council meetings and Committee meetings
    Report notes from meetings to Director of Development
    Communicate CFK policies and suggestions at Junior Council meetings
    Communicate and answer questions from Junior Council Executive Committee on regular basis
    Assist in coordination of Junior Council events such as Penguin Party and additional fundraising events
    Work with Communications Manager on Junior Council event marketing and communications

Qualifications:
 At least 1 year experience working in a non-profit environment, ideally in an events coordination role
    Strong interpersonal skills
    Excellent attention to detail and follow through on projects
    An understanding of good customer service
    Strong persuasive writing skills
    Experience with CRM data entry a plus
    Highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
    Ability to work evening and weekend events as needed

Apply:
Change for Kids is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Colin Smith at jobs@changeforkids.org.