Special Events Coordinator

Move For Hunger

12d • $50,000 • Remote

About The Position

Move For Hunger is seeking an organized and enthusiastic Special Events Coordinator to manage partner-level events and support the execution of special events and experiential engagements across the organization. This role is responsible for independently coordinating partner-hosted events, food drives, and corporate engagement activities while assisting the Experiential Events Manager with larger conferences, activations, and signature experiences.
The Special Events Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring partner events run smoothly, volunteers are coordinated effectively, and event logistics are handled with precision. This role will have the autonomy to manage smaller-scale partner events while contributing to the broader events strategy. This position reports to the Experiential Events Manager within the Corporate Engagement team and ultimately reports up to the Director of Corporate Engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, event management, communications, hospitality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in event coordination, nonprofit programs, or partnership engagement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating events, logistics, or volunteer programs.
• Willingness to travel nationally 20–30% for events and conferences.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. for event materials and setup.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage partner-hosted fundraising and engagement events across the Move For Hunger network.
• Guide partners through event planning including timelines, logistics, fundraising setup, and participant engagement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partners hosting food drives, packing events, and corporate engagement activations.
• Lead event committee meetings and provide partners with planning tools, assets, and logistical guidance to support recruitment and fundraising efforts.
• Coordinate event logistics including materials, shipping, transportation coordination, volunteer scheduling, and on-site setup requirements.
• Develop event planning checklists, timelines, and run-of-show documents to ensure smooth execution.
• Support the planning and execution of corporate food drives and community engagement events in coordination with food banks and transportation partners.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to create event communications, signage, and promotional assets.
• Manage vendor relationships to secure cost-effective materials and ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure events align with Move For Hunger’s brand standards, mission messaging, and event quality expectations.
• Coordinate virtual fundraising events, webinars, and digital engagement experiences.
• Manage speakers, program flow, audience engagement, and technical logistics.
• Partner with the Marketing team to promote events and maximize participation.
• Track event participation, fundraising results, and impact outcomes.
• Maintain accurate event records in Salesforce and internal project management systems.
• Support post-event reporting and impact tracking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
• Open vacation policy
• Professional development support and growth opportunities within Partnerships, Development, and Experiential Marketing

What This Job Offers

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