EVENTS COORDINATOR

Las Vegas, NV, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $20.00 - $28.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Opportunity Village is a renowned nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada, dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and enriching their lives through supportive programs, services, and community engagement. Established to provide opportunities and resources that promote inclusive participation, Opportunity Village is deeply committed to fostering a culture of respect, empowerment, and compassion. The organization hosts a variety of events and initiatives that not only raise funds but also raise awareness about the talents and needs of the people they serve. Their campus in Oakey, Las Vegas, serves as a vibrant hub for these activities, combining community involvement with... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 pounds
ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods
ability to work in a typical office environment
ability to tolerate stress and perform under critical deadlines
manual dexterity to operate office equipment and examine documents, records and files
must be able to travel locally between worksite locations and within the community
must meet all requirements of OV vehicle policies and travel

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
preferred: 2 years’ experience working in events or hospitality
preferred: bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, or related field
preferred: previous experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
ability to communicate effectively with individuals, team members and supervisors verbally and in writing
possess organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
high level of integrity and professionalism
creative, flexible and resourceful
ability to set priorities and follow through to complete tasks
work well under pressure
maintain confidentiality
ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or vendors
ability to effectively present information to top management
social discernment to assess and understand others’ reactions and behaviors
ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions
high energy, positive and enthusiastic outlook
self-directed with strong ability to work independently and to set and adhere to deadlines
ability to accept and apply performance-based feedback
professional demeanor

Job Duties

Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, and abandonment immediately as mandated by state law
provide administrative support for the event team
log all expectations with help of event managers and track and follow
assist with daily operational and administrative functions while event is in progress
assist with execution of all events and Magical Forest parties
support event managers with outreach and coordination of silent auction for events
generate thank you letters and acknowledgement correspondence for event staff
call donors to thank them for their donation and make them aware that their check has been received
compile event summaries as directed
supervisor check-in at events and troubleshoot if necessary
responsible to make sure that there is a finance person present at all events
prepare office in a box for events including securing all credit card machines
track all in-kind donations including track all items booked and follow up on items not booked with all event managers
ability to work after hours and events as needed
assist event lead with planning and execution of various internal and external events
serve as a moderator during holiday season at HallOVeen and Magical Forest
establish and maintain relationships with third party vendors
may be assigned other duties as needed
some travel to a variety of locations in the Las Vegas area and between Opportunity Village campuses
must be able to meet all requirements of OV vehicle policies and travel between worksite locations and within the community

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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