Program Events Coordinator

Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities (BBBSTC) is a renowned nonprofit organization with over 100 years of experience dedicated to fostering impactful youth mentoring relationships across the Twin Cities. The organization has partnered with more than half a million young people, providing them sustained mentorship and guidance that supports their developmental journey and helps them achieve their full potential. BBBSTC engages youth by connecting them with committed adult mentors known as "Bigs," offers resources to both mentors and mentees ("Littles"), and creates pathways to educational, career, and social opportunities. Known for its mission-centered and inclusive workplace, BBBSTC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a collaborative team culture that values the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of its employees. The agency emphasizes professional development, employee engagement, and flexible scheduling within a hybrid work environment.

The Program Events Coordinator role is a vital position within the Big Futures Team at BBBSTC, supporting the Manager of Program Events. This dynamic role focuses on developing and executing engaging and high-quality programming and events for youth, families, and volunteers that promote connection, belonging, and growth. The coordinator is responsible for planning and facilitating regular monthly match activities that bring together youth and mentors, including evenings and weekends. This involves managing supplies, budgets, staffing logistics, setup and teardown duties, and participant communications. Additionally, the role oversees agency-wide large-scale events, ensuring smooth operations and an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere that fosters satisfaction and engagement among program participants.

The coordinator will work closely across departments—including Marketing & Communications—to manage event registration systems, participant outreach, and maintain programming calendars and trackers. A key part of the role is managing BBBS Twin Cities' ticketing and giveaway programs, coordinating community discount listings, and cultivating new partnerships to expand resources available to participants. The position also supports strategic initiatives such as college and career readiness, STEM programs, recruitment, and collaborates on special projects funded by grants and corporate volunteers.

The role demands strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams and external community leaders, donors, and corporate volunteers. Candidates must be comfortable working a flexible schedule with evening and weekend hours (expect 3-6 events per month) and have reliable transportation for travel around the Twin Cities. The work environment is hybrid but requires full in-office presence in Minneapolis for regular operations and community engagement activities.

BBBSTC offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being, including health and dental insurance, employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance, health savings flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plans with employer matching. The organization fosters an inclusive workplace culture with professional development, affinity groups, staff meetings, and a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The hiring process involves multiple steps designed to create a respectful and equitable candidate experience.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with an hourly wage range of $22.60 to $24.51. The role is suited for individuals passionate about youth development, event coordination, and community engagement who thrive in collaborative, mission-driven environments and who are eager to contribute to BBBS Twin Cities' ongoing success and impact in the community.