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Special Events Coordinator
B'nai B'rith Camp
6443 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
Suite #234
Portland, OR 97221

Principal Responsibilities:

The Special Events Coordinator will guide the operations, planning, lead-up, and implementation of fundraising and development events, which primarily run from March through May. Ideal candidate will have skills in event planning, fundraising, database management, and marketing.

Essential Functions:

Work with established BB Bash Committee to design and implement a gala celebration which will include:

Event and table sponsorships

Ticket Sales

Pre-Mitzvah and Mitzvah Moment donations

Coordinating Auction procurement and implementation

Raffle and event games

Run of Show and scripted program

Plan and run other friend-raising and fundraising events

Focus on logistics, vendors, registration, database management, d?cor, and theme

Manage events within a budget - both for event expenses and income

Coordinate all fundraising aspects of events

Work with Development Director on paddle raise, pitch, and matching gift

Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Director on all marketing pieces

Events include, but are not limited to,

BB Camp Bash

Spaghetti Dinner

Central Coast Community Seder

Golf Tournament

Stewardship Events (Volunteer Appreciation & Legacy Society)

Coordinate event database management and data needs between multiple databases including post-event reconciliation.

Evaluate and report on events with a focus on improvement for future years

General Expectations:

Ensure all responsibilities and functions are performed in a timely and accurate manner

Demonstrate compliance with and ethics surrounding program policies and procedures

Maintain appropriate degree of confidentiality

Attend, participate in, and complete orientation, training and educational activities as required

Demonstrate flexibility in a variety of situations

Work as a team and go out of your way to help other staff members

Be professional. Maintain BB360's positive image in the community by acting appropriately

Demonstrate a positive attitude

Demonstrate sound judgment and maturity

Demonstrate a positive working relationship with Supervisor and colleagues

Work independently

Have fun!

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

1-3 years experience in event management

Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and other MS Office programs

Experience with donor and event databases

Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Good "people" skills important

Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude

Salary:

$30

Agency Information:

BB360 Programs Stretch Well Beyond Summer Camp

We offer Overnight Camp and Day Camp for kids, youth groups for teens (BBYO), family camps, events, and fully immersive adult camps like Rejewvenation, Men's Camp, and Last Day of Camp.

We also reach families through PJ Library, a Jewish children's book distribution. We host the Etz Chaim Society, and, offer the stunning BB Camp facility as a rental program for outside organizations. Simply put, BB360 is here for all generations to find connection and meaning through camp, community events, and year-round enrichment experiences.