Special Events Coordinator

Special Events Coordinator

San Diego Campus - San Diego, CA 92110 Start Date 07/29/2026

Overview

Salary Range $24.20 - $26.92 Hourly Position Type Full-Time Category Philanthropy

Description

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Special Events Coordinator for our Philanthropy team!

How you'll impact our mission:

At San Diego Humane Society, we're united by our mission to Inspire Compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people. In this role, you'll be support our mission by supporting the Special Events Manager and coordinating the special event logistics that make our lifesaving work possible!

This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. If you're passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we'd love to talk to you.

What's in it for you?

At SDHS, we're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.

As an employee you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
• Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
• Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
• …and so much more!

What you'll do:

• Manage logistics for each special event as well as donor events and organization events, including but not limited to securing vendors and permits; maintaining storage facilities and inventory of event related supplies; Set up and facilitate transportation of all supplies from storage unit and SDHS to event site. Serve as point of contact for day of event logistics. Coordinate event set-up and all day of event deliveries.
• Maintain the special events master calendar for each event ensuring tasks are completed on a timely basis. Ensure all events are on organizations calendars.
• Work with Volunteer Engagement to coordinate volunteers to assist with event preparation researching, recommending and ordering prizes for incentive programs.
• Manage Philanthropy email/phone inboxes daily and respond promptly to any inquires.
• Assists Events Manager in preparing weekly, monthly, and annual event performance reports.
• Coordinate design and production of event invitations. Prepare materials and coordinate vendor printing/mailing/emailing of invitations. Arrange for volunteers to prepare invitations for mailing. Send invitations and track reservations.
• Manage Walk for Animals event registrations and assist participants in registering over the phone or by email. Including but not limited to individuals, teams and businesses.

What we're looking for:

• AA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Two (2) years of experience coordinating or managing the logistics of special events in a paid position, preferably with a nonprofit organization.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Location & Hours: Based at our San Diego Campus. This position works 40 hours per week and has the potential for remote work some days of the week.

Pay: Starting range is between $24.20 – $26.92 per hour.