Events Coordinator

Key Responsibilities 

Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships 

·         Coordinate initiatives like the Building Bridges Summit to bring together industry leaders, nonprofits, and community partners to address challenges in child care and education. 

·         Cultivate relationships with community organizations, educational partners, and local leaders to strengthen alliances and expand outreach. 

·         Represent Child Action Inc. at community meetings, events, and forums to promote the organization’s mission and programs. 

Program and Event Coordination 

·         Plan and coordinate signature events and initiatives, including:  

o    Leading in the Industry: Building Bridges Summit – A professional summit fostering collaboration and education. 

o    Child Care Provider’s Appreciation and Awards Dinner – Honoring child care providers’ contributions. 

o    Holiday Toy Drive and Diaper Drive – Resource distribution initiatives supporting families in need. 

o    50th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser – Celebrating Child Action, Inc.’s milestone and future vision (this will be an annual event).  

o    All-Employee Celebration – Recognizing staff dedication to the organization’s mission. 

·         Oversee event logistics, stakeholder participation, program design, and timelines to ensure events align with organizational goals. 

·         Identify opportunities to highlight program outcomes and success stories through events and outreach. 

Promotional and Branding Support 

·         Collaborate with Communications, Business Development, and Marketing teams to ensure consistent branding, needs, and messaging for events and initiatives. 

·         Support the development of promotional content and outreach strategies to engage stakeholders, funders, and community members. 

·         Utilize events as platforms to amplify Child Action Inc.’s programs, partnerships, and leadership in the field. 

Sponsorship and Resource Coordination 

·         Collaborate with BD to assist in identifying sponsorship opportunities and funding partnerships that align with programmatic and community initiatives. 

·         Coordinate the implementation of sponsorship benefits, ensuring partners are recognized and engaged effectively. 

·         Track resources, expenses, and outcomes related to events and initiatives. 

Data and Impact Reporting 

·         Monitor and report on event metrics, attendance, and community engagement to assess the success of initiatives. 

·         Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership to highlight program impact and outreach outcomes. 

Required Qualifications 

·    Associate of Arts degree in Community Development, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

·         Minimum 3-5 years of experience coordinating community engagement, outreach, or mission-driven events. 

·         Strong communication and relationship-building skills with experience working across diverse stakeholders. 

·         Project coordination experience, including managing timelines, budgets, and logistics. 

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and CRM platforms.

Preferred Qualifications 

·         Experience in the nonprofit, education, or government sector, particularly within child care or       family services. 

·         Background in event coordination, outreach programming, or stakeholder partnerships. 

·         Familiarity with branding and promotional strategies for mission-driven organizations. 

•         Bachelor's degree preferred.