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Middle East Institute

Events Coordinator

Washington, DC · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

About Middle East Institute Founded in 1946, the Middle East Institute is the oldest Washington ... This role will support MEI's event and communications initiatives by collaborating with a small ...

Staff | Sterne Kessler

Events Intern

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.50/hr

This role offers hands-on experience in event coordination, hospitality operations, and ... administrative support within a professional services environment. The Intern works closely with ...

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Special Events Coordinator - Part Time

Glen Burnie, MD • On-site

University of Maryland Medical System
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Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Requirements

Plans, coordinates, and executes events, including but not limited to proprietary fundraising events, donor cultivation and stewardship activities, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and assigned internal events. Manages and supports event committees, recruits and oversees event volunteers, and serves as the primary liaison with vendors, including venues and decor providers. Develops and manages event budgets and ensuring cost-effective delivery. Maintains event databases and management platforms to support planning, tracking, and reporting activities. Collaborates closely with the foundation team.

 

Primary Responsibilities


Part Time: 8am-5pm weekdays and occasional weekends

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

        Partners with the leader to develop event strategies, goals, and success metrics.

        Develops, manages, and monitors event budgets, ensuring cost-effective execution.

        Creates and maintains detailed event planning timelines; ensures adherence to key milestones and deadlines.

        Manage event platforms and databases to support registration, tracking, and reporting.

        Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders on event communications, including messaging, creative/design, scripts, video content, and social media promotion.

        Recruit, train, and manage event volunteers and committees; ensures members meet responsibilities and deadlines. Collaborates with event chair(s) on strategy development, goal setting, and committee engagement.

        Supports sponsorship tracking and fulfillment in partnership with the Foundation team, including guest lists, logo usage, and payment status.

        Negotiates contracts and serves as the primary point of contact for all event vendors (e.g., venue, catering, decor, AV).

        Leads on-site event execution, including volunteer coordination, setup, event flow management, and breakdown.

        Perform all other duties as assigned.


Work Experience

Required:

        Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

        Three (3) years of previous experience in event planning, coordination, or management

        Experience working with vendors, volunteers, and cross-functional teams

        Familiarity with event management platforms and/or CRM databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Cvent, or similar)

Preferred: 

        Experience in a nonprofit, fundraising, or development environment

        Experience supporting fundraising events and donor engagement activities

        Experience working with event committees, boards, or volunteer groups

        Strong project management skills, including budget oversight experience

        Experience with sponsorship tracking and fulfillment

        Professional certification in event planning (e.g., Certified Meeting Professional [CMP])


Employment Type: PART_TIME

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