Special Events Coordinator – Make-A-Wish Southern Florida

TITLE: Special Events Coordinator (Southwest Florida)
LOCATION: Southwest Florida Regional Office
REPORTS TO: Regional Manager
STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
This position works to help fulfill the Make-A-Wish mission by coordinating the region’s two signature events (Wishmaker’s Ball and Walk for Wishes) and building and maintaining relationships with local corporate partners.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Wishmaker’s Ball
Lead Ball committee
Collaborate with event chairs and committee
Responsible for event logistics
Review event contracts
Adhere to event budget
Coordinate collaterals and mailings
Work with Regional Manger to solicit sponsorships
Solicit guests
Solicit and process all auction items and packages
Post event stewardship of attendees and donors
Analysis of event for improvement

Walk For Wishes
Lead Walk committee
Collaborate with event chairs and committee
Responsible for event logistics
Review event contracts
Adhere to event budget
Coordinate collaterals and mailings
Work with Regional Manger to solicit sponsorships
Solicit guests
Post event stewardship of attendees and donors
Analysis of event for improvement

Local Corporate Partners
Develop partnerships with volunteer groups for in-kind donations, sponsorships and
fund-raising
Sponsorships

Interns
Oversee interns that support Wishmaker’s Ball and Walk for Wishes

Other Duties
Attend events as required in both Suncoast and Southwest Region (Bradenton to Naples)
Attend committee meetings as required
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge of Software
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint)

TO APPLY
Email resume and cover letter to:
Taylor Marini
Regional Director – Southwest/Suncoast
[email protected]