CUP: Call For An Event Coordinator2015

open call

Call for an Event Coordinator

CUP is seeking an Event Coordinator to help us produce our 2015 Annual Benefit. This is a part-time contractor position, and will take place from June-October 2015.

On Thursday, October 1, 2015, CUP will host our Annual Benefit to celebrate our recent projects at Midtown Loft with a benefactor reception and cocktail party for 300 guests. The Event Coordinator will be responsible for:

- Coordinating outreach for food and beverage sponsors

- Coordinating raffle donations

- Managing delivery of donations

- Communicating and organizing volunteer schedules; running volunteer training

- Coordinating the full day and evening of the event including set-up, logistics during the event, raffle and managing volunteers

- Other tasks, as needed

We are looking for a candidate who is extremely detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills. A friendly phone manner is a must. Previous experience coordinating events and managing volunteers is preferred.

This position pays a stipend of $1,500 over the course of the project. Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for two references in a single PDF file (not to exceed 3 MB) to apply@welcometocup.org by no later than 5 pm on June 5, 2015. Applications received after this time will not be reviewed. Please use the subject line “Benefit Event Coordinator” in your email.

No calls please.

CUP is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color, women, LGBTQ, and disabled candidates to apply.