Event and Stewardship Coordinator

Port St Lucie, FL, USA|Remote, Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $17.00 - $24.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Pension Plan

Paid vacation

paid personal leave

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

leadership training

Reduced rates on local services and attractions

Job Description

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida's Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. As a reputable educational establishment, the college is committed to delivering academic excellence, fostering innovation, and engaging deeply with the community. Indian River State College offers a comprehensive range of associate and bachelor's degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The institution is well-regarded for its commitment to providing flexible learning options including online, on campus, and hybrid formats to accommodate students' varying schedules and objectives. Programs such... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
minimum three years of event planning experience
strong organizational and project management skills
experience with fundraising and donor relations
knowledge of fundraising software preferred
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
familiarity with event-related technology and online registration platforms
knowledge of marketing and design software
strong problem-solving abilities
attention to detail
knowledge of higher education and community engagement preferred
ability to work independently and in teams
flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
understanding of event technology and audiovisual equipment

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, marketing, public relations, communication, business management, or related field
minimum three years of experience in event planning preferably in higher education or nonprofit settings or equivalent combination of education and experience
strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
experience with fundraising events, donor relations and stewardship best practices
knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software preferred
excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders
proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
familiarity with event-related technology such as audiovisual systems and online registration platforms
knowledge of marketing and design software and online communication tools
strong problem-solving skills related to event execution and donor engagement
attention to detail in event logistics, budgeting and stewardship processes
knowledge of higher education environments and community engagement practices preferred
ability to work independently and as part of a team with flexibility for evenings and weekends
understanding of event technology, registration platforms and AV equipment to support various campus events

Job Duties

Plan, organize and execute nonprofit and fundraising events including golf and clay shoots, annual luncheons, and appreciation events
develop event concepts, themes and objectives in collaboration with development team and stakeholders
coordinate event logistics such as venue selection, catering, transportation and audiovisual needs
manage event budgets ensuring cost-effective, high-quality solutions
serve as primary point of contact for event-related inquiries liaising with internal departments, committees, boards and external vendors
build and maintain relationships with external vendors, sponsors and community partners
develop and implement donor recognition strategies including donor walls and societies
collaborate with development team for donor engagement, retention and cultivation
maintain an accurate and up-to-date donor database
track donor trends and analyze giving data preparing reports on fundraising and stewardship activities
support design and execution of communication strategies to increase donor awareness
collaborate with marketing to create and promote event materials
utilize social media and email campaigns to promote events
track and analyze event attendance and feedback to improve future events
maintain event planning records, budgets and outcomes
prepare reports and presentations for management
support foundation daily operations by responding to inquiries and assisting with donor records and office duties

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

We didn't receive the exact location for this job posting,

please contact the employer.

You may be also interested in: