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Community Food Bank

Senior Events Specialist

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Partners with the Community Events Manager (CEM) to cultivate and maintain corporate sponsor and donor relationships, including solicitation and closing of gifts. * Supports the CEM with community ...

KA Communities

Community Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

The Community Manager will also oversee community events and initiatives that promote a sense of belonging and enhance the overall living experience. By collaborating with various stakeholders ...

KA Communities

Assistant Community Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

The Assistant Community Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the leasing, management and ... Coordinate and participate in community events and activities to enhance resident engagement.

YES Communities

Community Manager

Glendale, AZ · On-site

Community Manager Reports To: Regional Manager About YES: Founded in 2008, YES Communities has ... Plan and oversee community events to help maintain a positive community environment * Coordinate ...

yes

Community Manager

Glendale, AZ · On-site

Plan and oversee community events to help maintain a positive community environment * Coordinate ... Property management or equivalent experience is preferred

Inframark

Community Manager

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

Attend Board meetings, annual meetings, and other community events as required. * Prepare and ... Develop, manage, and monitor annual operating budgets for assigned communities. * Review monthly ...

ESTRELLA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

Community Ambassador

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

$14 - $19.50/hr

... events as assigned by the Welcome Center Manager, which may include evening, weekend, and holiday ... for community events. Note: This position does NOT allow the incumbent to actively practice real ...

Associa

Community Association Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$47K - $59K/yr

Traveling to client associations to attend board meetings, perform inspections, conduct walk-throughs, and attend community events as needed and per the management agreement. * Preparing annual ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for community events manager in Arizona is $54,923.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,800.00 and $62,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Community Events Manager vs Event Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Events ManagerEvent Coordinator
CredentialsRelevant experience, certifications in event planning or community engagementSimilar certifications, often entry-level or specialized in event planning
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, non-profits, local governmentHotels, conference centers, corporate venues
Employer & IndustryNon-profits, government agencies, community organizationsPrivate companies, event planning firms, hospitality industry

While both roles involve planning and executing events, the Community Events Manager focuses on engaging with community groups and managing events that promote community development. The Event Coordinator typically handles logistics for various types of events, often in a corporate or hospitality setting. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right roles based on their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Community Events Manager job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,923 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Senior Events Specialist

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Community Food Bank
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$50K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:
The Senior Events Specialist is responsible for the planning, strategy, and execution of complex Community Food Bank (CFB) events, including fundraising, cultivation, and community engagement activities. This role develops event goals, implements plans, and evaluates outcomes to ensure success and continuous improvement. The position may also provide supervision to Event Specialists and the Outreach Coordinator. Evening, weekend, and off-site work is occasionally required.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Acts as primary relationship manager for corporate sponsors and donors.
  • Builds long-term donor relationships and closes gifts in support of fundraising goals.
  • Leads the planning and execution of special, community, and third-party events, including kickoff meetings, coordination, and event wrap-ups.
  • Coordinates all event operations and logistics, including fundraising and sponsorship activities, while collaborating with internal teams (i.e. Volunteer Services, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Donor Services) to optimize engagement, recruitment, and marketing tools.
  • Develops and implements cultivation and retention activities for sponsors, teams, and participants.
  • Responsible for tracking and evaluating events annually against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as attendance, fundraising outcomes, and participant satisfaction, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Responsible for utilizing CRM to track community engagement activities and identify future opportunities
  • Partners with the Community Events Manager (CEM) to cultivate and maintain corporate sponsor and donor relationships, including solicitation and closing of gifts.
  • Supports the CEM with community outreach, public speaking, and other engagement methods to strengthen visibility and relationships.
  • Coordinates venue selection, site visits, and vendor communications to ensure alignment with organizational mission and event goals.
  • Responsible for reviewing contracts for all special, community, and third-party events, involving the CEM as needed.
  • Collaborate with the CEM to manage and track event budgets, ensuring financial accountability and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Collaborates with Finance and the CEM on the events billing, invoicing, and reconciliation processes.
  • Collaborates with Marketing to develop event themes, logos, and collateral materials, ensuring timely delivery
  • Conduct post-event evaluations to assess Return on Investment (ROI) and drive future event growth.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the staff member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Three (3) - Five (5) years of experience in project management, events planning, fundraising, donor and sponsorship solicitation role and a proven record of engaging with prospective corporate donors and solicitating/closing major gifts.
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Sales, Event management or a related field.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
  • For company insurance purposes, at least 21 years of age; possess a current Arizona Driver's License with a safe driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working or volunteering at a nonprofit and/or food bank.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of project management and event planning with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Skills in innovation, problem solving, and creative problem solving.
  • Skills in effective and respectful communication with appropriate individuals to relay the details and status of upcoming events.
  • Ability to conduct tours of CFB (Tucson location) and be comfortable with public speaking.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with employees, volunteers, donors, and partner organizations.
  • Strong time and management skills, long range planning.
  • Ability to work without a high-level of direction.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated interest in learning internally and externally and incorporating new information into role.
  • Ability to work with people from diverse economic, social, and political backgrounds.

Core Competencies:
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Relationship Building
  • Collaboration
  • Judgment & Problem Solving
  • Results Orientation
  • Communication & Influence
  • Initiative & Independence
  • Adaptability

Physical Requirements:
  • Light Work - ability to exert 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Expectations:
  • CFB is dedicated to fostering a workplace where our Core Values of Dignity, Integrity, Collaboration, and Impact are actively demonstrated and supported in all aspects of our work.
  • CFB works diligently to maintain a culture of fairness, responsibility, trustworthiness and teamwork to advance our mission: We change lives in the communities we serve by feeding the hungry today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.
  • CFB is a drug and tobacco free work environment.
  • CFB is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and staff members are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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