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Event Coordinator

Valid8 Financial, Inc., Mc Lean, VA, United States


Muslim Aid USA (MAUSA) is a faith-based international relief and development organization working across 15+ countries to alleviate suffering caused by poverty, disaster, conflict, and systemic inequality. We serve communities through humanitarian aid, long-term development programs, and seasonal campaigns rooted in compassion, justice, and service to humanity—regardless of background or faith.

Position Summary
The

Event Coordinator

plays a central role in planning, coordinating, and executing Muslim Aid USA’s fundraising and community engagement events

across the U.S , with a primary focus on in-person events in the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast regions. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys bringing mission-driven events to life.

The Event Coordinator is responsible for managing event logistics end-to-end—including planning, vendor coordination, materials preparation, on-site execution, and post-event follow-up—while working closely with the Fundraising, Marketing, Programs, and Operations teams. This position supports both standalone fundraising events and MAUSA’s presence at conventions, masjid programs, and seasonal campaigns.

Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Execution
Plan and coordinate MAUSA fundraising events, community programs, benefit dinners, iftars, conventions, and donor engagement activities from concept through completion

Develop and manage event timelines, run-of-show documents, and task checklists

Coordinate venues, vendors, catering, AV, travel, lodging, and staffing needs

Manage on-site logistics, including setup, breakdown, registration, donor check-in, and staff/volunteer coordination

Ensure events align with MAUSA’s brand, mission, and Islamic values

Convention & Booth Coordination
Coordinate logistics for MAUSA’s participation in regional and national conventions, conferences, and community expos

Manage booth setup, signage, branded materials, equipment, and staffing schedules

Ensure fundraising tools (tablets, payment systems, QR codes, pledge forms) are functional and ready

Track booth performance, leads collected, and donations received

Internal Coordination & Systems
Work closely with Fundraising, Marketing, and Programs teams to align events with campaigns and appeals

Maintain accurate event records, attendance, expenses, and donation data in the CRM (Salesforce)

Support post-event follow-up, donor acknowledgments, and internal reporting

Assist in improving event systems, templates, and standard operating procedures

Budgeting & Reporting
Track event budgets, expenses, and invoices

Support reconciliation of event-related donations and expenses with the Finance team

Prepare post-event summaries highlighting outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations

General & Seasonal Support
Support peak fundraising seasons with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends (especially during Ramadan, Qurbani, and emergency appeals)

Travel regionally and occasionally nationally as needed

Provide weekly updates and progress reports to the Fundraising Director

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, or a related field preferred; a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience (1–3 years preferred)
Event coordination or logistics (nonprofit, community, corporate, or faith-based events)

Managing multiple events or projects simultaneously

Working with vendors, volunteers, and cross-functional teams

Experience in nonprofit or faith-based environments strongly preferred

Skills & Attributes
Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Excellent project management and time management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Calm and solutions-oriented under pressure

Tech-savvy; comfortable using Google Workspace, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and basic event tech tools

Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote and distributed team

Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as required

Culture & Values Alignment
We’re looking for someone who:

Embodies MAUSA’s values of compassion, integrity, humility, and service

Is comfortable working in faith-based and community-centered environments

Understands the ethical and spiritual dimensions of fundraising in an Islamic context

Takes pride in behind-the-scenes excellence that enables mission impact

What We Offer
Competitive salary: $55,000–$60,000 annually

Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, PTO, and holidays (after 2-month waiting period)

Hybrid work environment based in Fairfax, VA

Purpose-driven, collaborative organizational culture

Opportunities for growth and professional development in nonprofit operations and fundraising

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