Events & Fundraising Coordinator

Jewish Community Center • Cherry Hill Township, NJ

3h

About The Position

The Events & Fundraising Coordinator supports events and programs managed by the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ) and other JFSNJ agencies as assigned, including fundraisers, educational programs, and community engagement activities. The position supports the Federation’s event strategy and development operations, combining event planning and execution with administrative support for fundraising activities, donor stewardship, gift processing, database management, and development reporting.

The role calls for a background in hospitality, event planning, programming, and logistics. The Coordinator manages multiple events concurrently and completes administrative tasks that support seamless event operations. Success requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication across departments, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The schedule is flexible, with some evenings and weekends required.

Requirements

• Experience in event or hospitality coordination.
• Customer service experience.
• Background in logistics and planning.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational and logistical skills, including attention to detail, planning, scheduling, and creative thinking.
• Ability to coordinate and execute multiple events concurrently.
• Strong communication skills across organizational functions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating programs and events, ensuring logistics are in place.
• Research events and coordinate venue bookings, vendors such as catering, audiovisual, and décor providers, and day-of logistics.
• Manage registration lists and contracts, and maintain accurate records related to events and programs.
• Respond to inquiries, provide on-site assistance, and ensure attendees receive necessary information in a timely and thoughtful manner.
• Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, and credit card reconciliation.
• Coordinate and track event-related permits for the Events Department.
• Partner with the Development team on fundraising initiatives, including event-related donor and sponsor engagement.
• Support sponsor identification and solicitation outreach, and coordinate sponsor follow-up on event logistics, materials, and recognition.
• Support day-to-day fundraising operations, including gift processing, donor record maintenance, pledge tracking, and acknowledgment workflows.
• Coordinate donor acknowledgments, tribute notifications, pledge reminders, and stewardship communications.
• Provide administrative support for annual campaigns, donor solicitations, sponsorship initiatives, and special fundraising projects.
• Prepare donor, event, and fundraising reports to support strategic decisions and departmental goals.
• Maintain the accuracy and confidentiality of donor information and follow organizational policies and fundraising best practices.
• Partner with and support event professionals representing other JFSNJ agencies as assigned.
• Provide coverage and resources for other event-planning positions through cross-training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• 403(b) plan eligibility.
• Group term life insurance.
• Voluntary disability insurance plan.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
• Gym membership.
• Other employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed