Job Description

Pay : $26.44 - $33.65/hour (based on experience)

Overview : Our client, a nonprofit organization in Cherry Creek, is seeking a temporary (strong foot-in-the-door) Events & Logistics Specialist. This is a strong foot-in-the-door for the right fit, as there is an open seat for the position. The Events & Logistics Specialist will primarily support two large scale annual events including, but not limited to, the following duties.

Prior/During Events :

• Act as a liaison and main point of contact with a third-party events company
• Volunteer management (maximum of approximately 200 volunteers)
• Identifying potential vendors
• Renewing and reviewing vendor contracts
• Menu tasting planning
• Working with the venue to receive CADs (floorplan diagrams), updating, and ensuring they are accurate set-ups for each room
• Assist in creating print and digital invitations

Post Events :

• Debrief with vendors
• Reviewing internal written reports for all staff and discussing potential changes
• Implementing changes where there are areas of opportunity or weakness

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1-hour unpaid meal break) with work from home on Friday ONLY

• Some nights and weekends may be required for special events (minimal)
• Start: ASAP
• Length: 3-months, foot-in-door/potential extension

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3 + years’ experience in events, fundraising experience is a strong plus
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Ability to type 50 + wpm
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly as it relates to discretion, proprietary information, listening to others, patience, and understanding for dealing with a diverse group of co-workers, donors, volunteers, and families
• Ability to use good judgment and ethical behavior in handling confidential material with sensitivity
• Customer-oriented with high-touch service to internal and external stakeholders

J. Kent Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Night shift, Weekend work,

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