Event Coordinator

CRIT•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Event Coordinator plays a crucial role in generating funds through events dedicated to the organization’s growth and sustainability. This is primarily a sponsorship and revenue-generation role, responsible for securing corporate and individual sponsorships to fund CRIT USA events, with success measured against an annual sponsorship revenue goal. The role calls for a detail-oriented professional with strong project management, sales, and negotiation skills who can prospect for and secure sponsors, coordinate events, maintain partner relationships, and enhance outreach and engagement. The Event Coordinator develops and maintains relationships with partners, creates tailored pre-event and post-event partnership materials, coordinates event planning and setup, and collaborates with Marketing and Communications on promotional outreach. The role also builds a sponsorship pipeline, meets with prospective and current sponsors, negotiates and closes agreements, oversees fundraising event execution, and tracks event and partnership outcomes to recommend improvements. Work may require travel in a personal car and after-hours work, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Proven track record of achievements in sponsorship sales, corporate fundraising, or business development within the nonprofit sector.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Valid Texas driver license.
Criminal background check.
Non-DOT drug test.
Acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain partner relationships through excellent stewardship and communication.
Create pre-event and post-event partnership materials tailored to CRIT partners’ needs and interests.
Manage coordination and setup for events, including events held on weekends.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team on outreach to promote events before, during, and after they occur.
Develop and follow strategies to engage sponsors, donors, and supporters.
Identify, research, and pursue new corporate and individual sponsor prospects, building and managing a sponsorship pipeline.
Schedule and conduct meetings with prospective and current sponsors to present partnership opportunities, negotiate terms, and close sponsorship agreements.
Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events to maximize support.
Work with the Business Development team on initiatives and projects as needed.
Track and evaluate event and partnership success and provide post-event recommendations for continuous improvement.