Foundation Events Specialist

Foundation Events Specialist

Salary: $4,864.42 - $5,928.69 Monthly

Closing Date/Time: 3/3/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus – Oroville, CA

CSEA Range 25;
Full-time/Non-Exempt; 40 hours per week; 12 months per year

• Application Screening:
  March 4‑11, 2026
• First Interviews (Zoom):
  Week of March 16, 2026
• Second Interviews (In Person):
  Week of March 23, 2026
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  May 1, 2026

The Butte College Foundation seeks a dynamic Foundation Events Specialist to lead and support events that connect donors, alums, and the campus community. This role plays a key part in bringing meaningful events to life that inspire giving and strengthen community relationships.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the specialist oversees fundraising and stewardship events—including the annual gala, alum gatherings, scholarship ceremonies, and donor receptions—and partners with college departments to support their fundraising events and sponsorship outreach.

Monday‑Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.;
Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Summer schedule: Monday‑Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday off)

• Associate degree
  * or equivalent
  * AND two (2) years of experience closely related to this role, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

* Associate degree equivalency is a 1‑to‑1 equivalence: one year of responsible work experience for each full year of college (24‑30 units).

• Valid driver’s license required when travel is necessary.
• Travel may be required for various off‑site meetings, trainings, conferences, and events.

All applicants, including current employees, must complete an online application with all required attachments. Do not skip fields or use “see resume.”

• Resume or Vita – Align with information in your application.
• Diversity Essay – Describe your skills, education, professional development, community involvement, and experience working with diverse groups.

Offers are contingent upon the submission of official transcripts if degree completion is required. Transcripts may be waived if the applicant qualified through equivalency.

• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation.

• Medical history questionnaire and pre‑employment physical examination (paid by the District).
• Tuberculosis test within the past 60 days (Education Code 87408.6).
• Fingerprinting required prior to employment; employees pay DOJ fees if not done at HR.

• Application Tips for Success (PDF)

• Travel reimbursement for interviews (exact amount depends on distance).
  Relocation incentive and housing resources available upon hire.

Butte Glenn Community College District (BGCCD) is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. BGCCD is committed to creating a diverse workforce, fostering equity, inclusion, and accessibility across all positions.

BGCCD ensures full and equal access to employment opportunities and is not subject to discrimination on any protected basis.

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