Special Events and Communications Manager
KAFSC (Korean American Family Service Center), New York, NY, United States
Position: Special Events and Communications Manager
Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: One full-time staff member and one contracted position
About KAFSC The Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors of gender‑based violence and other forms of family harm in the New York Tri‑State area. Through counseling, advocacy, education, and supportive services, KAFSC helps adults, youth, and children build safe and healthy lives grounded in dignity, compassion, and mutual respect.
Each year, more than 3,000 individuals benefit from KAFSC’s culturally responsive, linguistically accessible, and free services. KAFSC is committed to preventing and ending domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and relationship abuse while advancing safety, healing, and long‑term empowerment for immigrant survivors and underserved communities.
Position Summary The Special Events and Communications Manager is a key member of KAFSC’s leadership team and plays an essential role in advancing the organization’s mission, visibility, and fundraising goals. Working closely with the Executive Director, this position leads the planning and execution of signature fundraising and donor engagement events, strengthens external communications, and helps grow KAFSC’s base of philanthropic support. This role requires a strategic, organized, and creative professional who can manage multiple priorities, communicate KAFSC’s impact with clarity and conviction, and build strong relationships with donors, board members, partners, and community stakeholders.
Fundraising and Event Management
Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to plan and execute KAFSC’s signature fundraising events, including the annual gala and donor cultivation events
Support the development and implementation of strategies to grow individual giving and strengthen donor engagement
Help cultivate, steward, and maintain relationships with major donors, sponsors, and supporters
Oversee event timelines, vendor coordination, logistics, budgets, sponsorship tracking, guest management, and follow‑up communications
Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgments and stewardship activities in coordination with leadership and development staff
Communications and External Relations
Partner with the Executive Director to strengthen and maintain a cohesive organizational brand, voice, and visual identity
Lead the development and implementation of communications strategies across print, digital, and social media platforms
Oversee the creation of promotional materials, event collateral, campaign messaging, newsletters, and other external communications
Help shape compelling storytelling that highlights KAFSC’s impact, mission, and community voice
Support public‑facing campaigns that expand visibility, deepen engagement, and increase philanthropic support
Represent KAFSC at community events, meetings, and outreach opportunities as needed
Development Operations and Administration
Help implement and maintain donor and grants management systems, including Salesforce, to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and donor stewardship
Monitor fundraising and event‑related data, timelines, and deliverables to support strategic decision‑making
Work collaboratively across departments to gather impact stories, program updates, and other content for fundraising and communications purposes
Provide administrative and operational support related to events, communications, and development initiatives as needed
Supervise assigned staff and consultants, providing direction, coordination, and accountability for deliverables
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, and/or event management
Demonstrated success in planning and managing special events, including budget oversight and logistics coordination
Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey mission‑driven work clearly and persuasively
Experience with digital communications, social media, and project management systems
Proficiency in Salesforce or similar donor database/CRM platforms strongly preferred
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with board members, donors, community partners, and senior leadership
Experience engaging high‑net‑worth individuals, sponsors, or major donors preferred
Commitment to KAFSC’s mission and understanding of issues affecting immigrant communities and survivors of gender‑based violence strongly preferred
Bilingual in English and Korean preferred, but not required
Availability to attend occasional evening and weekend events as needed
Preferred Qualities
Strategic thinker with strong initiative and sound judgment
Creative and collaborative professional with a passion for mission‑driven storytelling
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
Deep appreciation for culturally specific, survivor‑centered, and community‑based services
COMPENSATIONS AND BENEFITS
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, flex spending account, generous paid time off, and 401k match for eligible participating employees.
HOW TO APPLY Send a resume and cover letter to careers@kafsc.org
No phone calls, please. KAFSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information about the agency and jobs, visit our website at www.kafsc.org/careers.
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Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: One full-time staff member and one contracted position
About KAFSC The Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors of gender‑based violence and other forms of family harm in the New York Tri‑State area. Through counseling, advocacy, education, and supportive services, KAFSC helps adults, youth, and children build safe and healthy lives grounded in dignity, compassion, and mutual respect.
Each year, more than 3,000 individuals benefit from KAFSC’s culturally responsive, linguistically accessible, and free services. KAFSC is committed to preventing and ending domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and relationship abuse while advancing safety, healing, and long‑term empowerment for immigrant survivors and underserved communities.
Position Summary The Special Events and Communications Manager is a key member of KAFSC’s leadership team and plays an essential role in advancing the organization’s mission, visibility, and fundraising goals. Working closely with the Executive Director, this position leads the planning and execution of signature fundraising and donor engagement events, strengthens external communications, and helps grow KAFSC’s base of philanthropic support. This role requires a strategic, organized, and creative professional who can manage multiple priorities, communicate KAFSC’s impact with clarity and conviction, and build strong relationships with donors, board members, partners, and community stakeholders.
Fundraising and Event Management
Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to plan and execute KAFSC’s signature fundraising events, including the annual gala and donor cultivation events
Support the development and implementation of strategies to grow individual giving and strengthen donor engagement
Help cultivate, steward, and maintain relationships with major donors, sponsors, and supporters
Oversee event timelines, vendor coordination, logistics, budgets, sponsorship tracking, guest management, and follow‑up communications
Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgments and stewardship activities in coordination with leadership and development staff
Communications and External Relations
Partner with the Executive Director to strengthen and maintain a cohesive organizational brand, voice, and visual identity
Lead the development and implementation of communications strategies across print, digital, and social media platforms
Oversee the creation of promotional materials, event collateral, campaign messaging, newsletters, and other external communications
Help shape compelling storytelling that highlights KAFSC’s impact, mission, and community voice
Support public‑facing campaigns that expand visibility, deepen engagement, and increase philanthropic support
Represent KAFSC at community events, meetings, and outreach opportunities as needed
Development Operations and Administration
Help implement and maintain donor and grants management systems, including Salesforce, to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and donor stewardship
Monitor fundraising and event‑related data, timelines, and deliverables to support strategic decision‑making
Work collaboratively across departments to gather impact stories, program updates, and other content for fundraising and communications purposes
Provide administrative and operational support related to events, communications, and development initiatives as needed
Supervise assigned staff and consultants, providing direction, coordination, and accountability for deliverables
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, and/or event management
Demonstrated success in planning and managing special events, including budget oversight and logistics coordination
Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey mission‑driven work clearly and persuasively
Experience with digital communications, social media, and project management systems
Proficiency in Salesforce or similar donor database/CRM platforms strongly preferred
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with board members, donors, community partners, and senior leadership
Experience engaging high‑net‑worth individuals, sponsors, or major donors preferred
Commitment to KAFSC’s mission and understanding of issues affecting immigrant communities and survivors of gender‑based violence strongly preferred
Bilingual in English and Korean preferred, but not required
Availability to attend occasional evening and weekend events as needed
Preferred Qualities
Strategic thinker with strong initiative and sound judgment
Creative and collaborative professional with a passion for mission‑driven storytelling
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
Deep appreciation for culturally specific, survivor‑centered, and community‑based services
COMPENSATIONS AND BENEFITS
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, flex spending account, generous paid time off, and 401k match for eligible participating employees.
HOW TO APPLY Send a resume and cover letter to careers@kafsc.org
No phone calls, please. KAFSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information about the agency and jobs, visit our website at www.kafsc.org/careers.
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