
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
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