Part-Time Event Planner & Sponsorship Coordinator

Job Description

Event Planner & Sponsorship Coordinator

Location:

Ravenswood Neighborhood, Chicago, IL

Organization:
Local Community Recreation Center

$600 per week base pay

20% commission on event ticket sales

20% commission on sponsor ships secured

A great way to reach six figures and beyond for high performers

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Event Planner & Sponsorship Coordinator to lead the planning, execution, and growth of community events. This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires daily coordination, independent problem‑solving, and full ownership of logistics, scheduling, and partnerships.

You will be the central point person for events—responsible for planning, staffing, sponsor ships, presentation, and ensuring all spaces are used efficiently and never overbooked.

• Farmers Markets and recurring community events
• Neighborhood events (600–800 attendees, 3–6 per year)
• Large-scale signature events (up to 10,000 attendees, 2 per year)
• Monthly small events (100–200 attendees)

• Head up and run the Farmers Market and all regular community events
• Serve as the boots‑on‑the‑ground event coordinator from planning through cleanup
• Meet daily, Monday–Friday, with leadership for planning, updates, and feedback
• Work independently while managing multiple active projects
• Act as the primary schedule keeper for events and classes
• Ensure spaces are never double‑booked or overbooked
• Develop event themes, décor, entertainment, and overall presentation
• Reach out to businesses, partners, and organizations to secure sponsor ships
• Manage assigned budgets and resources responsibly
• Coordinate staff, volunteers, vendors, performers, and contractors

• 2+ years of experience in event planning, event coordination, or event production
• Proven experience securing sponsor ships, partnerships, or fundraising support
• Experience managing multiple events or projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with event budgets, timelines, vendors, and logistics
• Experience coordinating staff, volunteers, or contractors
• Comfortable managing calendars and preventing scheduling conflicts or overbooking

• Experience with community events, festivals, farmers markets, or nonprofit programming
• Background in sales, sponsorship outreach, or corporate partnerships
• Experience working with parks, recreation centers, or community organizations

• Extremely detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Highly organized and confident managing calendars, timelines, and logistics
• Resourceful and creative when solving problems or designing events
• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Comfortable taking ownership without constant supervision
• Willing and able to work evenings and weekends as required by events

• Base pay plus uncapped commissions
• Direct control over income growth by executing more events and securing sponsor ships
• Creative freedom with leadership support, budgets, and staffing help
• High‑impact role serving the Ravenswood community
• A clear path to six figures and beyond for the right person

In-the-Parks.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Chicago’s parks and enriching community life through creative programming, events, and charitable initiatives. in-the-parks-org

We offer free children’s classes, themed park events, and wellness programming to inspire active, imaginative, and healthy living. in-the-parks-org

We also run a fundraising arm, partnering with local causes to amplify impact and provide much-needed support to neighborhood charities. in-the-parks-org

Our core focus:

• Enhance public parks with engaging, accessible programs
• Strengthen community through shared experiences
• Mobilize sponsor ships and partnerships to drive local impact