Mediabistro logo
job logo

Event and Marketing Coordinator

Chestertonacademyofnotredame, La Porte, IN, United States


Job Description Reports to the Executive Director Status: Full-time, exempt Position Summary The Event & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing SHARE Foundation's major fundraising and community events while leading the organization’s marketing, publicity, and communication efforts. This role requires strong organizational skills, initiative, and excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively represent SHARE to donors, sponsors, volunteers, media outlets, and the broader community. Key Responsibilities Event Coordination & Execution Coordinate and support major fundraising and community events from planning through post-event follow‑up Schedule, organize, and support committee meetings; track action items and deadlines Coordinate event volunteers, vendors, logistics, materials, and on‑site needs Serve as a visible, calm, and solutions‑oriented leader during events Ensure event timelines, roles, and logistics are clearly communicated Track event‑related donations and support timely donor acknowledgments Assist with post‑event evaluations and planning improvements with event committees Events include: Spring Luncheon, Annual Dinner, Golf Outing, Leprechaun Hunt, Harvest Fest, and Gala Fundraising, Sponsorships & Publicity Support Support committees with event sponsorship outreach, follow‑up, and relationship management Assist with securing auction items, vendors, and in‑kind donations Handle all event‑related publicity, including press releases, community calendars, and promotions Support attendance growth through promotion and outreach Marketing, Communications & Media Attend selected marketing and networking events with the Executive Director Coordinate and produce the monthly SHARE radio show Serve as the primary point of contact for publicity and media coordination Social Media & Newsletter Manage SHARE Foundation's social media platforms with consistent, mission‑aligned content Create and maintain monthly content plans Develop original posts supporting events and fundraising Assemble and coordinate the organization’s newsletter Serve on the newsletter and communications editing team Qualifications & Skills 3–5 years of fundraising event coordination or event leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and time‑management skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects independently Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience Employer‑paid health insurance premium Retirement plan with 3% employer match Two weeks paid vacation plus bonus week off between Christmas and New Year’s Six sick days, two personal days, and paid birthday off 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr