Special Events Coordinator

B'nai B'rith Camp, located in Portland, Oregon, is a renowned organization dedicated to fostering community connections and meaningful experiences across generations. Known for its comprehensive range of programs that include overnight and day camps for children, youth groups for teens through BBYO, family camps, and immersive adult camps such as Rejewvenation, Men's Camp, and Last Day of Camp, B'nai B'rith Camp offers a vibrant and inclusive community environment. Beyond seasonal camp offerings, the organization also engages families year-round through initiatives like PJ Library, which distributes Jewish children's books, and maintains spaces such as the Etz Chaim Society and the BB Camp facility for rental usage by outside organizations. Established as a hub for cultural enrichment and education, B'nai B'rith Camp (BB360) serves diverse age groups and strives to provide impactful experiences that promote personal growth, community involvement, and a strong sense of identity.

The Special Events Coordinator at B'nai B'rith Camp plays a pivotal role in the fundraising and development efforts that sustain these life-enriching programs. This position is primarily responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of major fundraising events, most of which take place between March and May. Working in close collaboration with the BB Bash Committee and various internal departments such as Development and Marketing, the coordinator ensures each event is aligned with the mission and values of the camp while meeting financial and community engagement goals. Key duties include managing event logistics, vendor relationships, registrations, and database systems, all while adhering to carefully managed budgets that cover both income and expenses. Events led by this coordinator include notable fundraisers such as the BB Camp Bash, Spaghetti Dinner, Central Coast Community Seder, Golf Tournament, and Stewardship events focused on volunteer appreciation and legacy society initiatives.

This role requires a dynamic individual with expertise in event planning, fundraising strategies, marketing collaboration, and data management, ideally supported by relevant experience of one to three years in event management and fundraising contexts. The Special Events Coordinator must balance creativity with operational precision, ensuring events are not only engaging and meaningful for attendees but also financially successful and effectively promoted. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines are vital, as is the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and volunteer involvement. The role demands professionalism, a positive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ethical conduct and confidentiality are paramount in handling donor information and organizational data.

The position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to an organization that impacts lives year-round through community connection, cultural celebration, and educational programming. With a salary set at $30 per hour, this role supports B'nai B'rith Camp's mission to nurture and grow its network through well-orchestrated fundraising and community engagement events. Joining B'nai B'rith Camp means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and fun in delivering exceptional programs to its participants and supporters.