Event Specialist

Do you have experience in managing fundraising Events? Do you have a strong attention to detail? We are currently searching for a Event Specialist for a LGBTQIA Nonprofit. The position is Hybrid in New York, NY (Lower Manhattan). This is a full-time, temp position. ORGANIZATION TYPE: LGBTQIA Nonprofit LOCATION: New York, NY (Lower Manhattan) POSITION TITLE: Events Specialist SCHEDULE: Full-time, 35 hours/week, (In Person once a week, remaining days remote), 8:00 to 4:00 OR 9:00 to 5:00 DURATION: Temporary (5 to 6 months) HOURLY RATE: $28.00 – $32.00 Is This Your Dream Job? The Event Manager reports to the organization’s leadership team and serves as a key driver behind the success of its fundraising events. In this role, you will lead vendor coordination, support sponsorship cultivation and fulfillment efforts, and oversee event logistics from planning through execution. Working closely with staff, volunteers, board members, honorees, sponsors, and community stakeholders, you will ensure every detail is thoughtfully managed and every event achieves its fundraising and engagement goals. If you are a detail‑oriented event professional who enjoys building relationships, coordinating moving pieces, and bringing impactful events to life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Our Ideal Candidate: 2 years of experience coordinating and executing fundraising events Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Familiarity and comfort working with LGBTQ communities Experience with government, civic engagement, advocacy, or community organizing initiatives in New York is a plus How You Will Spend Your Day: Supporting the execution of a high‑profile fundraising event by implementing established project plans, timelines, and event logistics Serving as the primary lead for vendor coordination, managing communications, contracts, deliverables, and event‑day needs Renewing and strengthening relationships with existing event vendors and partners Supporting sponsorship cultivation and stewardship efforts, including prospect research, outreach coordination, and relationship management Managing sponsorship fulfillment to ensure all sponsor benefits, recognition opportunities, and deliverables are executed accurately and on time Collaborating closely with staff, volunteers, board members, honorees, sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful event planning and execution Tracking project milestones, coordinating event logistics, and ensuring deadlines are met throughout the planning process Overseeing event‑day setup, volunteer coordination, vendor management, and overall event operationsMonitoring sponsorship revenue and fundraising progress toward event goals of $150,000 , with a stretch goal of $200,000 Preparing event materials, sponsorship reports, and other event‑related documentation as needed Providing additional event planning and fundraising support to ensure the overall success of the organization’s events For more information about Careers In Nonprofits and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr