Special Events Assistant

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Special Events Assistant supports the planning and management of fundraising events and community engagement activities for Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, contributing to the agency’s annual fundraising goals. The role works with the Fund Development team, supporters, event professionals, staff, and volunteers to help ensure events are completed successfully. Responsibilities include fundraising-related tasks, donation requests, event financial administration, event follow-up, and hands-on setup and breakdown. Local travel for events and meetings may occasionally be required on weekends or evenings, or as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of experience in event coordination or management.
• Familiarity with event design language and concepts.
• Strong skills with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Professional communication skills across telephone, event/social, email, and formal letter writing.
• Demonstrate responsibility for personal behavior and work effectively with others.
• Strong organizational and detail-management skills.
• Comfort working on multiple projects while prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• A source of transportation.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting boxes, arranging tables, and walking or standing for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the non-profit sector and/or working with volunteers.
• Experience with Canva.
• Experience with donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and managing fundraising events and community engagement activities.
• Complete tasks connected with fundraising processes and events.
• Assist with soliciting donations through formal letters.
• Request in-kind donations from event industry vendors.
• Work with Genesis supporters to plan events.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with team members, staff, event professionals, and volunteers.
• Assist with event budgets, expense tracking, and post-event reporting.
• Follow up with donors, vendors, and volunteers and express appreciation.
• Assist with physical event setup and breakdown.
• Travel locally for events and meetings on occasional weekends and evenings or as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level