Events & Engagement Coordinator

Description

Salary Range: $56,350 - $61,985 per year

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Schedule:

Full-time;
Monday - Friday; 8-hour shift scheduled between 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Homelessness is a public health, social and racial justice issue!

Since 1984, St. Francis House has committed itself to healing the wounds of those impacted by an inequitable society and breaking down the barriers, including systemic racism that prevent all people from living lives of dignity.

St. Francis House is the State’s largest provider of day services supporting people who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. Located in the heart of downtown Boston, we compassionately welcome nearly 500+ adults through our doors every day who are seeking a safe and dignified refuge and opportunities to rebuild their lives. Our holistic approach allows us to deepen our impact by offering integrated programing that helps our guests achieve stability in the areas of housing, income, and behavioral health.

Joining our team would provide you a dynamic opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of providers dedicated to solving this public health crisis.

We offer an extensive Benefits package! Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums paid for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care health insurance & Altus dental insurance, 4 weeks of vacation and 13 holidays recognized per year, employer – paid life & disability insurance, a vested 403b retirement with 5% match, and much more!

The Events and Engagement Coordinator will work with the Director of Annual Giving in executing a strategic annual Events and Engagement Plan to run smooth, efficient, well-attended, and profitable events. This plan includes the coordination and execution of the agency’s signature events, including the All the Way Home Gala and the Winter Walk, as well as smaller engagement events throughout the year.

The Events and Engagement Coordinator will work with the Director of Annual Giving and the VP of Philanthropy & External Affairs to manage the St. Francis House Young Professionals’ Society. This position also works with our community partners to support third-party events through collaborative marketing and communications planning. The Events and Engagement Coordinator will develop a network to stay informed and updated around event/engagement industry trends through research, outreach, and attending outside events.

• Assists in designing a solid plan for executing special events, both in-person and virtual, as part of a coordinated annual development donor engagement plan.
• Creates and works within events budgets and timelines, oversees the communications and responsibilities of vendors, and organizes food, entertainment, and staffing needs to ensure a successful event.
• Works with the Director of Annual Giving to develop and manage internal and external planning committees with a focus on growing event attendance and revenue at all St. Francis House events, in-person and virtual.
• Collaborates with the Development team on identifying, cultivating, and stewarding all funders and supporters who are invited to and attend events.
• Coordinates meeting calendar, group communications, and program content for the Young Professionals’ Society.

• Manages relationships with in-kind sponsors, contractors, key leaders/volunteers, and other individuals responsible for successful special events, both in-person and virtual.
• Collaborates with the Marketing & Communications team and external partners on event materials (invitations, promotional emails, signage, etc.), social media content and programming, and other creative marketing in support of special and annual events.
• Provides information, supports and motivates event committee members, table captains, major supporters and the Development Team to ensure each event is successful.
• Creates and maintains event standard operating procedures (SOPs) for major responsibilities and projects.
• Manages all website applications for fundraisers with the support of IT, marketing, and operations team.
• Coordinates post-event procedures, including participant outreach, vendor follow-up, post-event…