Temporary Coordinator, Signature Events
National MS Society, Chicago, IL, United States
.**Job Summary:** The Temporary Coordinator supports the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising events such as galas, luncheons, and auctions within a regional portfolio. This role collaborates with internal teams and volunteers to ensure seamless logistics, compelling participant experiences, and strong community engagement. With a focus on detail, communication, and donor stewardship, the coordinator plays a key role in advancing the organization’s mission through successful events.**This is a Temporary, Full-time position, expected to work 35-40 hours a week.****Location Requirement:**This is a **field-based** role supporting our **Midw******est** Region** -- **Greater Illinois,
Indiana Chapter.** While the role offers flexibility in work location, to be considered a candidate must reside within the region the position supports to ensure strong local engagement and accessibility.Preferred location(s): **Candidates must be based and able to work within the** **Chicago, IL area****Compensation:**The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is **$24 - $26 per hour.** Final offers will be based on the candidate's geographic location, consider career experience and may vary from this range due to these and other factors.Temporary Seasonal and Short-term employees are eligible for Spring Health, Sick time, Bereavement, and Jury Duty leave. Temporary, Short-term employees, **if scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more,** are also eligible for the following additional MS Society benefits: **Medical, Flexible Spending and Health Savings, and Commuter benefits**.**Primary Responsibilities:****Event Planning & Execution Support:*** Supports regional event planning, execution, and volunteer recruitment for galas, luncheons, and auctions within a regional portfolio.* Provides onsite staffing support for market and regional events ensuring all logistical elements are in place.* Develop event materials including but not limited to donor briefings, run of shows, event layouts, and event participant and volunteer lists.**Volunteer & Vendor Coordination:*** Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling for events; serve as the point of contact for volunteers, providing clear communications to ensure volunteers are well-informed and engaged.* Provides support for vendor coordination including but not limited to event supplies management.* Track inventory and ensure timely delivery and setup of event materials.**Cross-Functional Collaboration:*** Work cross-functionally with regional development coordinators to provide support for regional event or cultivation initiatives.* Collaborate with development coordinators to promote sharing and adherence to SOPs for enhanced team efficiencies.* Develop SOPs that support team workstreams and provide a consistent execution and donor experience.**What We're Looking For:*** 1+ year of administrative, fundraising, or customer service experience, preferably in a nonprofit or development setting.* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage calendars, track deadlines, and maintain accurate records.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with donor databases or CRM systems is a plus.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in correspondence and data entry.* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.* Comfortable supporting event logistics, donor mailings, and general office tasks.* Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.We appreciate your consideration of our job opportunities and strive to make it as effortless as possible to apply for our positions. With only a few required sections and the option to use our resume parsing tool, we aim to streamline the application experience, saving you time and effort. Additionally, if you wish to include a **cover letter** with your application, please feel free to attach it along with your **resume**, and any other documents required, to the **Resume/CV document upload section** at the bottom of the **My Experience** page. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to receiving your application!**Important**: **You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.** The "My Experience" page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. If you experience any trouble submitting your materials, please check out our . #J-18808-Ljbffr
Indiana Chapter.** While the role offers flexibility in work location, to be considered a candidate must reside within the region the position supports to ensure strong local engagement and accessibility.Preferred location(s): **Candidates must be based and able to work within the** **Chicago, IL area****Compensation:**The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is **$24 - $26 per hour.** Final offers will be based on the candidate's geographic location, consider career experience and may vary from this range due to these and other factors.Temporary Seasonal and Short-term employees are eligible for Spring Health, Sick time, Bereavement, and Jury Duty leave. Temporary, Short-term employees, **if scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more,** are also eligible for the following additional MS Society benefits: **Medical, Flexible Spending and Health Savings, and Commuter benefits**.**Primary Responsibilities:****Event Planning & Execution Support:*** Supports regional event planning, execution, and volunteer recruitment for galas, luncheons, and auctions within a regional portfolio.* Provides onsite staffing support for market and regional events ensuring all logistical elements are in place.* Develop event materials including but not limited to donor briefings, run of shows, event layouts, and event participant and volunteer lists.**Volunteer & Vendor Coordination:*** Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling for events; serve as the point of contact for volunteers, providing clear communications to ensure volunteers are well-informed and engaged.* Provides support for vendor coordination including but not limited to event supplies management.* Track inventory and ensure timely delivery and setup of event materials.**Cross-Functional Collaboration:*** Work cross-functionally with regional development coordinators to provide support for regional event or cultivation initiatives.* Collaborate with development coordinators to promote sharing and adherence to SOPs for enhanced team efficiencies.* Develop SOPs that support team workstreams and provide a consistent execution and donor experience.**What We're Looking For:*** 1+ year of administrative, fundraising, or customer service experience, preferably in a nonprofit or development setting.* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage calendars, track deadlines, and maintain accurate records.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with donor databases or CRM systems is a plus.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in correspondence and data entry.* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.* Comfortable supporting event logistics, donor mailings, and general office tasks.* Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.We appreciate your consideration of our job opportunities and strive to make it as effortless as possible to apply for our positions. With only a few required sections and the option to use our resume parsing tool, we aim to streamline the application experience, saving you time and effort. Additionally, if you wish to include a **cover letter** with your application, please feel free to attach it along with your **resume**, and any other documents required, to the **Resume/CV document upload section** at the bottom of the **My Experience** page. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to receiving your application!**Important**: **You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.** The "My Experience" page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. If you experience any trouble submitting your materials, please check out our . #J-18808-Ljbffr