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Northwest Center was founded in 1965 by mothers who had their children with disabilities turned away from public schools. They created their own inclusive Early Learning centers and wrote the first national legislation to ensure education for all children. Northwest Center has since expanded its services and established various businesses to further its mission. Our distinctive social enterprise model allows our programs to thrive by combining philanthropy and profits from our inclusive businesses in a sustainable manner.
Location: Renton, WA
Schedule: Full-Time, 32 hours per week
Starting Wage Range: $25.44 - $28.11 per hour | Full Wage Range: $25.44 - $30.77 per hour
Benefits:
- Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- 17Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
- 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Day of Floating Holiday; 2 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
- Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
- Retirement 401(K) with a company match
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
- Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
- Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
- Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
- Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: http://www.nwcbenefits.com/
Our Philanthropy team is looking to add an Events Coordinator to support further growing Northwest Center’s philanthropic efforts. In this position, you will oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of various cross-departmental events. These include the signature Gala Auction, multiple beneficiary and community outreach events, and events dedicated to donor and volunteer appreciation.
The role requires coordinating efforts across various teams to ensure seamless integration of strategies and the successful execution of diverse events throughout the year. This role is key to advancing our fundraising and community engagement goals. This individual will work closely with the CDO, development team, and event consultant.
Essential Duties:
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the Annual Gala Auction, ensuring a high-quality and impactful event.
- Oversee the planning and execution of 2-3 additional fundraising events throughout the year.
- Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, and logistical plans to ensure events are delivered on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with vendors, venue managers, and other external partners to secure necessary resources and services.
- Supervise and manage onsite volunteers and any temporary event staff during events.
- Work closely with the Communications & Marketing team to align event strategies with organizational goals.
- Strong knowledge of Greater Giving Software to successfully track and display procurement items
- Collaborate on the content of promotional materials, including digital content, flyers, and social media posts involving events.
- Support team with event-related sponsorships, including solicitation, fulfillment, and relationship management.
- Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to enhance event success and community outreach.
- Collaborate with volunteers to plan and execute volunteer appreciation events, group volunteer opportunities, and community outreach events when needed.
- Work with the Chief Development Officer to analyze post-event metrics and feedback, utilizing insights to refine event strategies and improve future planning.
- Work with the special event committee to secure items for the Gala Auction.
- Represent NWC at general outreach events to raise awareness and expand the organization's presence in the community.
- Help drive community engagement and outreach efforts to enhance the organization's community footprint and grow its brand.
- Stay current on trends and best practices in event management and marketing.
- Participate in training to enhance knowledge of event software, CRM systems, and other relevant tools.
Requirements:
- 2 + years of hands-on experience in event management with a demonstrated history of achieving successful fundraising outcomes.
- Demonstrated expertise in orchestrating large-scale events, including high-profile fundraising galas and auctions.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred, with a solid foundation in event management principles.
- Highly skilled in organizing complex events, with outstanding verbal and written communication abilities and a knack for solving problems efficiently.
- Willingness to accommodate a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to ensure successful event execution (with comp time available for weeks reaching beyond 40 hours worked).
- Highly skilled in organizing complex events, with outstanding verbal and written communication abilities and a knack for solving problems efficiently.
- Strong command of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Greater Giving, Classy, Canva, and CRM systems is preferred.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, with a track record of effective collaboration and management.