PART-TIME EVENTS COORDINATOR / OFFICE ASSISTANT

Part-Time Events Coordinator / Office Assistant

Location: Southeast Los Angeles County, CA Schedule: Approximately three days per week in-office, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed for events.

Position Summary: A local business membership organization is seeking an organized, dependable, and personable individual who enjoys working with people and supporting the local business community. This role serves as a key representative of the organization, helping coordinate events, engage with members, and build relationships that strengthen and grow the business community.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Coordination
• Attend and assist with networking events, grand openings, business mixers, community events, and board meetings.
• Coordinate event logistics with local businesses, venues, sponsors, and vendors.
• Prepare event materials, promotional collateral, membership information, and registration documents.
• Assist with event setup, guest registration, photography coordination, and attendee engagement.
• Support event planning efforts from concept through execution.
• Office & Membership Support
• Answer incoming phone calls, emails, and general inquiries.
• Retrieve, organize, and distribute mail and communications.
• Maintain accurate records of memberships, events, and organizational communications.
• Assist with membership applications, renewals, and member follow-up.
• Welcome members, prospective members, and guests while promoting programs, events, and membership benefits.
• Provide general administrative support to leadership and board members as needed.

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Previous administrative, customer service, event coordination, hospitality, nonprofit, chamber, or community relations experience preferred.

Personal Attributes

Friendly, professional, and approachable. Comfortable networking with business owners, community leaders, and professionals. Positive, enthusiastic, and customer-service focused. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset. A natural ambassador who enjoys connecting people, building relationships, and fostering community engagement.

Compensation: Up to $25/hr Part-time position Flexible schedule Opportunity to work closely with local business and community leaders Community-focused and relationship-driven environment