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  • Full Time
  • St. Louis City
  • Applications have closed
  • Salary: $37,000 - $45,000
  • Organization Type: Human/Social Services

St. Patrick Center

St. Patrick Center is the #1 Homeless Service Provider in the St. Louis Region. We received the nationally recognized award for Top Workplaces 2022 and a Culture of Excellence award for Purpose and Values. We are looking for someone to help us continue Transforming Lives by coordinating fundraising events and much more!

The Special Events Coordinator is responsible for coordinating The Irish Open Gala & Golf Tournament and the Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk events for St. Patrick Center (SPC). Tasks include committee development and management, recruitment, planning and logistics, sponsorship solicitation and sponsor fulfillment. The salary range is $37,000 to $45,000 per year.

Please submit your application, cover letter and resume at https://stpatrickcenter.ninjagig.com/jobs/special-events-coordinator/

To learn more about St. Patrick Center and why we are a Top Workplaces of 2022 award winner, visit us at https://www.stpatrickcenter.org/

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate special events from completion to follow up, achieving budgeted goals
• Empower event committee members to take on leadership roles, solicit sponsorships, recruit supporters, sell tables/registrations and garner support for SPC
• Keep the mission of SPC as the focal point of special events and when working with committee members, donors and volunteers
• Maintain existing donor, volunteer and corporate relationships as directed
• Coordinate planning and logistics for special events
• Create and follow event timelines and milestones
• Closely track revenue and expenses for assigned events
• Lead team so that financial and participant goals for special events are met
• Assist with donor stewardship and cultivation
• Promote SPC and advocate for our clients in a variety of ways
• Implement volunteer and donor engagement strategies
• Promote events by writing copy for email marketing and working with database in pulling distribution lists
• Evening and weekend event commitments required
• Assist Communications Manager in creating promotional material
• Other duties as assigned

DIRECT REPORTS
None

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in non-profit fundraising, event planning and working with volunteers
• Working knowledge of donor stewardship techniques, budgets and event best-practices
• Experience working in Raisers Edge NXT or similar database

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to adapt and adjust to new ideas and initiatives
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Must have superior organizational skills
• Able to work independently and be a strong team member

BENEFITS
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 403b with company match
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off (self-care days, birthday and personal day)
• Paid paternity and maternity leave
• Paid sick days
• Wellness perks
• Employee appreciation days
• Learning and development resources
• Flexible Workplace Policy
• And much more!