Event Coordinator, Business

Job Title: Event Coordinator

Location: Coconut Creek, FL 33066

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Some early morning, evening, and weekend hours are occasionally required.

Work Arrangement: In-office four days per week and one possible remote day per week, depending on business needs and event schedules.

Position Type: Full-time

Reports To: Events Manager

Department: Operations

Compensation: Based on the approved compensation range

Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) empowers young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy, and lead our community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and excited to be part of our innovative and energetic culture.

JA provides real-world training in financial literacy, including budgeting, spending, investing, and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Through educational programs, community partnerships, and engaging events, JA helps prepare young people for success.

As part of our team, you will help create memorable experiences that support our fundraising initiatives, strengthen community relationships, and advance our mission of preparing young people for their futures.

For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.

JASouth

Florida.org . Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

• Work Environment – Be part of an innovative, energetic, and mission-driven culture.
• Growth Opportunities – Gain experience coordinating events, supporting fundraising initiatives, and collaborating with a dedicated team.
• Meaningful Impact – Contribute to programs and events that help young people build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

The Event Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events, educational programs, and JA World facility rental events. Reporting to the Events Manager, this position works closely with JA staff, volunteers, vendors, donors, sponsors, and facility rental clients to ensure events are organized, engaging, and successfully executed.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong communication and customer service skills. This individual should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, coordinating logistics, maintaining accurate records, and resolving challenges in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends is required based on event schedules.

• Collaborate with the Events Director and Events Manager to implement the annual event plan and ensure events support fundraising, awareness, networking, educational, and organizational goals.
• Assist in developing new events and enhancing existing events to improve engagement and the overall attendee experience.
• Coordinate event logistics, including themes, marketing materials, décor, entertainment, food and beverage, guest activities, supplies, and schedules.
• Coordinate staff assignments and recruit, train, and guide volunteers supporting event activities.
• Track event revenue, including sponsor ships, ticket sales, and auction proceeds, as well as event-related expenses.
• Assist in identifying and soliciting potential event sponsors.
• Solicit, collect, organize, and manage auction items; maintain online auction platforms; prepare item descriptions and certificates; coordinate displays; and assist with auction checkout and post-event…