Special Events Coordinator

Special Events Coordinator

Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island Staten Island, NY

Job Summary

The Special Events Coordinator is responsible for contributing to fundraising activities related to the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC, the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp, and Hillel of Staten Island. The Fundraising/Special Events Department produces multiple major events per year. This position is responsible for working on these events as well as other fundraising campaigns.

About You

The Special Events Coordinator should be familiar with all JCC programs, embrace the agency's mission, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals and resolve problems. The chosen candidate will focus on donor needs and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.

What You'll Do

Program Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and execution for all JCC fundraising events, including galas, sports tournaments, and SunriseWALKS
• Coordinating event details, including catering, venue, invitation lists, décor, and programming
• Soliciting donors and sponsors for funding and in-kind donations
• Organizing special events and initiatives for Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island with public and private schools, independent businesses and organizations, and nonprofits
• Managing all third-party initiatives and events, including providing support to volunteers on point of sale campaigns, fundraising events, etc.
• Overseeing team and walker recruitment for SunriseWALKS
• Leading Sunrise tours during the summer for new and returning donors

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Working with Marketing Department on print and digital marketing for events
• Creating fundraising-related digital marketing (email blasts, graphics, etc.)
• Monitoring and evaluating all event activities to ensure that fundraising goals are being achieved
• Collaborating directly with the accounting department to ensure all donations, pledges, and fees for special events and programming are collected and reconciled
• Assisting with administrative tasks including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, and managing communication with committee members
• Helping Fundraising Department with office support
• All administrative tasks as assigned ​​​​​​​

Relevant Scope Measures

• Staffing Fundraising Committee meetings appropriate to the various special events
• Attending JCC events, third party events, and relevant meetings after regular work hours and weekends

Our Requirements

• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with and motivate staff, board members, and other volunteers
• Self-starter, goal driven, positive attitude
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of Jewish history and culture a plus

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• One+ year of related experience in nonprofit fundraising preferred
• Must have a valid NY State Driver's License and access to a car

Salary

• Full-time/40 Hours with occasional nights and weekends, scheduled in advance $50,000-55,000 (commensurate with experience)
• This is an in-person position