Special Events Coordinator

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center

Special Events Coordinator supporting The Center’s special fundraising events and providing administrative support. Manage logistics, collaborate with teams, and organize materials for successful project execution.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

support the production of The Center’s special fundraising events and projects
serve as the supportive liaison for events and provide administrative support to the Special Events Manager and the Managing Director of Development
manage the production and logistics for Annual Donor Holiday Party, Annual Donor Briefing, and Cycle Kickoff and Reunion Party
provide production support for special fundraising and cultivation events
assist with tracking and reporting on event revenue and expenses
work collaboratively with outside event producers and contractors
monitor event-related timelines and deliverables
organize management of event committees, volunteer leaders, and individual event volunteers
ensure production of written and printed event-related collateral materials
organize, inventory and maintain all events-related supplies and materials
help coordinate corporate third-party relationships and tracking of gifts generated

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional and educational experience
minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a fast-paced fundraising, development, and/or special events environment
computer proficiency with Google Docs and Google Sheets, including merges and formulas
familiarity with fundraising database management; experience with Salesforce a plus
strong ability to work on multiple projects at one time
strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
excellent interpersonal skills
excellent attention to detail and customer service skills
preferred experience working with LGBTQ+, TGNC, POC, and Immigrant populations

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision
401k with employer contribution
voluntary life
short-term and long-term disability insurance
paid parental leave
family care leave
gender affirming healthcare leave
generous paid time off policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

event productionlogistics managementfundraising trackingreportingdatabase managementGoogle DocsGoogle Sheetsmergesformulasevent collateral production

Soft Skills

collaborationinterpersonal skillsattention to detailcustomer servicemultitaskingorganizational skillsleadershipvolunteer managementcommunicationteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree