Senior Coordinator, Special Events

3 weeks ago


New York, United States Child Mind Institute Full time

The Child Mind Institute Development department is looking for an organized and positive professional to join our team as a Senior Coordinator, Special Events. Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Special Events, the Senior Coordinator, Special Events will manage logistics involved in implementing two major annual East-coast fundraising events - the Spring Luncheon and Child Advocacy Award Dinner - plus multiple research-driven events and donor cultivation events throughout the year. You will also help develop and implement processes to improve event operations. As an important member of the Development team, you will help produce successful events that support the Child Mind Institute's mission to transform the lives of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Special Events, this is an exempt, full-time, #LI-Hybrid (3 days+ in office) position located in our NYC headquarters office.

You Will:
  • Work with the Special Events team and collaborate with frontline fundraisers to reach or exceed an annual special events fundraising goal of over $8 million
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate for the Child Mind Institute Child Advocacy Award Dinner and Spring Luncheon, and several other donor cultivation and internal events throughout the year, with a focus on creating and refining event systems
  • Manage multiple event timelines and work plans simultaneously, independently following up on deliverables and deadlines
  • Coordinate day-of logistics, collaborating with internal team members, external consultants, and vendors to ensure the seamless execution of each event; serve as onsite point person
  • Lead on collaboration of design and development of event website and collateral (e.g., save the date, invitation, program), and develop and manage complex event communications schedule
  • Lead volunteer management for events, including designating responsibilities, conducting meetings, and providing guidance
You Have:
  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years special event planning or related work experience
  • Strong organizational and project management skills; can work under tight deadlines and management of multiple projects simultaneously; impeccable attention to detail
  • Superior writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with high-level donors and volunteer constituencies
  • Experience improving event operations
  • Experience working both independently and collaborating with others
  • Ability to work a various schedule that may include evening and weekend events
  • Commitment to travel throughout the year for events near San Mateo, CA
  • High energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the Child Mind Institute mission
  • Prior experience working for non-profits preferred
Our Benefits:

The Child Mind Institute is proud to be named a Great Place to Work-Certified company Our great compensation package and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, flexible work schedules, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website.

About Us:

We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments.

Special Considerations:

The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

The Child Mind Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.



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