Event Planner - Fundraising and Community Outreach Events Coordinator Featured Springfield , IL
Springfield, IL, United States
We are growing our event planning team! Fundraiser and Community Outreach Events Coordinator
The Ideal Candidate:
Reliable with excellent attendance record
Self-motivated, positive attitude, and demonstrated warm-helpful outgoing personality
Organized, and able to keep a neat and clean workspace
Ability to work ahead and manage deadlines for operational purposes
Professional written and verbal communication skills- you will be asked to demonstrate these skills in the screening process
Experience working with community groups raising funds, including not for profit organizations, schools, faith based groups, sports teams, and youth programs
Proven track record initiating contact calls/emails, promoting company products, making connections
Ability to track a lead, follow up on lost business, and identify new opportunities
Comfortable setting up and hosting complimentary tastings and demonstration events
Hospitality industry experience-event planning experience preferred
Fundraising, event planning experience for not for profit groups
Social Media and event photography
Basic Graphic Design skills
Willing to learn simple web page design using Word Press
Proficient with multi line phone system, Microsoft office suite, google drive/gmail, copier, invoicing clients, and applying payments
Valid Drivers License and Serve Safe Certificate
Daily Expectations
Full time commitment. Combination of in office and at events. Mixed schedule with regular evening appointments offsite
Daily prompt customer communication via email and phone, first point of contact for our not for profit and large fundraising client base
Create fundraising orders for clients using proprietary software-communicate details/updates to operations and service team
Timely follow-up to customer requests, changes, and comments with professional verbal/written communication
Work as part of event planning team, assist with basic office management-answer phones, email invoices, and apply payments
Drive a full size Nelson's Catering van to attend/coordinate tastings and events throughout Central, IL
Why Work at Nelson's Catering?
Work for the best, we are a small family/employee owned full-service AWARD winning catering company. We have 30 years of experience and a great reputation! Our work environment is relaxed, very social, and busy!
You must enjoy hospitality and be ready to provide top notch service.
We offer the following salary structure and benefits:
Competitive hourly wage and quarterly bonus program
End of Year Bonus Plan
Seven paid holidays
One week paid vacation following six months full time employment
SIMPLE IRA
Access to employer sponsored small business health insurance plan (after 90 days employment)
Generous employee discount program and daily lunch prepared by our awesome kitchen team
To apply for this position: please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] or apply on our website at www.nelsonscatering.com
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