Event Planning Officer

LINC

Volunteer Event Planning Officer responsible for event planning and execution at LINC Worldwide. Supporting fundraising ideas, logistics, and collaboration for community events while ensuring client satisfaction.

Posted 8/2/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management and organizational skills to effectively plan and execute events while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Proficient in client communication and relationship management, with a focus on fundraising and marketing strategies.

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Event PlanningProject ManagementCustomer ServiceConflict ManagementGoogle Applications

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningProject ManagementBudget ManagementCompliance with Fire Safety RegulationsFundraising StrategiesCRM System UtilizationDetail OrientationTime ManagementMarketing SkillsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationCompassionate Client InteractionOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

NeonCRMGoogle DocsGoogle Sheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Background Check

Industry Keywords

Event Safety RequirementsSponsorshipVolunteer ManagementMerchandise SupplyClient Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the LINC team to carry out tasks to facilitate event planning, set up and execution.
Keep event costs at a minimum.
Work with LINC Board of Directors and Attorney as needed to ensure event safety requirements are met.
Ensure adequate compliance with fire safety regulations.
Assist in securing the best venue for the event after considering the event’s budget, purpose, and the expected guests.
Make certain that merchandise for the event is adequately supplied.
Review and respond to inquiries made by event attendees.
Ensure all details of event are accounted for and adequate: food & beverages, restrooms & toiletries, parking & seating.
Complete a follow-up with clients and invited guests to measure satisfaction with the planning and final execution of an event.
Work closely with team to brainstorm fundraising ideas and logistics.
Promote event activities through personal network and LINC network.
Work with Marketing & Donor Relations team to promote event to appropriate audiences.
Secure event sponsors, volunteers, participants, and donated items.
Investigate opportunities for LINC events to be promoted on various media platforms.
Promote events at local restaurants, grocery stores, gyms, libraries, etc.
Research opportunities and be creative to promote LINC and fundraise through campaigns, events, and merchandise sale.
Willingness to learn and utilize CRM system (NeonCRM) for event purposes - (registration, sponsorship, ticket sales, donations, event volunteer applications).
Work with Account Manager to ensure all donations (financial and in-kind) are documented appropriately in NeonCRM and appropriate tax receipts are sent.
Communicate with Account Manager all donors’ information to ensure NeonCRM profiles are up-to-date.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong ability to attend to clients compassionately
Possess people management and customer service skills
Effective conflict management and interpersonal skills
Strong ability to communicate effectively - orally and in writing
Problem solving and marketing skills
Strong ability to work as part of a team
Possess outstanding organization and time management skills
Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain quality focus and professionalism
Computer literacy with dexterity in the use of Google applications such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.
Proven and excellent project management skill
Subject to background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Willingness to put in more working hours, even at odd times.
Some work for this role is remote, however face-to-face tasks/meetings are required at times.