Fundraising Event Coordinator (NCSY Canada)

NCSY and Torah High, Canada’s premier national outreach and education organizations for Jewish youth, are currently seeking an Fundraising Event Coordinator to work directly with the Director of Events & Operations. The environment is fast paced, with tight deadlines and multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate must have strong administrative skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to take on multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Timely and accurate entry of event registrants and journal ads into spreadsheets, with follow up requirements, reporting and analysis
Collaborates in coordination of fundraising special events which involve coordinating meetings, preparing, and distributing event materials
Tracking all journal ad submissions, artwork, content for graphic designer including proof reading each draft up until final concert or golf journal is complete
Provides volunteer coordination including schedule creation and executing on-site
Coordinates registration lists, seating charts, and name badges if needed

Drive new project opportunities as selected by the CEO
Create and manage budgets for special projects
Collaboration on Marketing for each project

Other related duties as required.

Experience required:

Two years of experience in special events planning, preferably in the not-for-profit sector, demonstrating an ability to work well independently on several projects concurrently, and possess excellent communication, organizational, creative thinking skills
Software proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel is required
Strong analytical, problem solving skills, with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Attendance at events after business hours.
Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication with marketing and communications
Ability to work independently, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative
Prior experience working in a Jewish organization is an asset