Special Events Coordinator
Move For Hunger
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $50,000 per year
About the role
- Independently manage partner-hosted fundraising and engagement events across the Move For Hunger network.
- Guide partners through event planning including timelines, logistics, fundraising setup, and participant engagement.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for partners hosting food drives, packing events, and corporate engagement activations.
- Lead event committee meetings and provide partners with planning tools, assets, and logistical guidance to support recruitment and fundraising efforts.
- Coordinate event logistics including materials, shipping, transportation coordination, volunteer scheduling, and on-site setup requirements.
- Develop event planning checklists, timelines, and run-of-show documents to ensure smooth execution.
- Support the planning and execution of corporate food drives and community engagement events in coordination with food banks and transportation partners.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to create event communications, signage, and promotional assets.
- Manage vendor relationships to secure cost-effective materials and ensure timely delivery.
- Ensure events align with Move For Hunger’s brand standards, mission messaging, and event quality expectations.
- Coordinate virtual fundraising events, webinars, and digital engagement experiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, event management, communications, hospitality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1–3 years of experience in event coordination, nonprofit programs, or partnership engagement.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience coordinating events, logistics, or volunteer programs.
- Willingness to travel nationally 20–30% for events and conferences.
Benefits
- Salary: $50,000 base + performance-based bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
- Open vacation policy
- Professional development support and growth opportunities within Partnerships, Development, and Experiential Marketing
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
event coordinationlogistics managementfundraising setupproject managementevent planningvolunteer schedulingtimeline developmentchecklist creationvendor managementdigital engagement
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementinterpersonal skillsattention to detailadaptabilitycustomer service
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit managementBachelor’s degree in event managementBachelor’s degree in communicationsBachelor’s degree in hospitality