Special Events Coordinator - Animal Shelter

Humane Colorado•Denver, CO

just now•$25 - $27

About The Position

Humane Colorado is seeking a dynamic, detail driven Special Events Coordinator to help bring our mission to life through impactful fundraising and donor stewardship events. In this role, you will collaborate with the Development team to plan and execute signature events, from cultivation gatherings to large scale fundraisers like Furry Scurry, ensuring exceptional guest experiences that inspire support for animal welfare. The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, and thrives in a fast paced environment. You will manage vendors, budgets, timelines, volunteer coordination, and event communications while building meaningful relationships with donors, partners, and community members. Strong project management skills, professionalism under pressure, and a passion for delivering high quality events are essential. If you have at least 3 years of event coordination experience, excel at juggling multiple priorities, and are energized by mission driven work that makes a difference for animals and the people who love them, we would love to hear from you! Purpose of Position: The Special Events Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with the execution of signature events for Humane Colorado in collaboration with the Donor Events Manager. The Special Events Coordinator will focus primarily on fundraising, cultivation, and corporate/stewardship events. This individual will engage guests by producing engaging events that support the organization's mission and values.

Requirements

Ability to work independently with exemplary project management and multi-tasking skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities, duties, and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft suite, especially Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.
Exceptional organizational skills and high internal standards of quality service.
Ability to maintain composure, objectivity and effectiveness in stressful, high-pressure situations.
Clear, concise communication skills, both in writing and verbally.
Ability to work well in a team environment and be self-motivated.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Education: High School Diploma
Work Experience: Three years of experience in coordinating, planning, and executing special events of varying sizes.
Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience with stewardship or fundraising events
Experience working with volunteers in a non-profit environment
Experience in vendor relationships and familiarity with contracts
Experience handling and resolving customer issues
Proficiency with fundraising database software
Knowledge of animal welfare issues

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Development team for creation, execution, and coordination of Donor Stewardship events to help advance strategic fundraising objectives. Carry out pre-event planning and marketing, on-site coordination and production, and post-event follow up.
Coordinate vendors for catering, event décor, audio-visual, etc., working within established event budgets. Ensure all vendors, materials, and staff are aligned with project management plans.
Track event expenditures in accordance with the budget and create event documents including Run of Show, email communications, timelines, etc. for both internal and external stakeholders.
Handle and respond to all event participant inquiries and RSVPs while managing multiple email accounts. Utilize CRM to manage RSVP forms for events.
Work closely with Donor Events Manager to support all other events including the annual Furry Scurry fundraising event by soliciting vendors, providing customer service to event participants, and other tasks as requested.
Compile reports, post-event data, and event summaries to evaluate successes and identify strategies and ideas for enhancements.
Assist with conducting research on prospective constituents for engagement with events. Pull and review event guest lists, ensuring accuracy of data in coordination with Data Management team.
Manage the recruitment, communication, and management of Special Event volunteers for events.
Develop effective and collaborative relationships with donors, staff, volunteers, and external partners.
Serve as third party liaison for external event outreach and approved events. Coordinate staffing, educational materials, and marketing needs as needed.
Update event SOPs as needed. Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks and special projects as requested.