Events & Engagement Manager

Join Our Award-Winning Team as an Events & Engagement Coordinator. Are you passionate about bringing people together for a powerful cause? Do you love creating meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impact? Join St. Joseph the Worker (The Worker), an award-winning nonprofit agency dedicated to transforming lives through quality employment.

We're seeking an Events & Engagement Coordinator to play a key role in amplifying our mission. Working alongside our Chief Development Officer (CDO), you'll help drive the growth and visibility of The Worker through dynamic fundraising events, strategic community partnerships, and a thriving volunteer program. This is your chance to be the energy behind the scenes-organizing unforgettable events, building strong relationships, and turning generosity into real change.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-centered environment and finds joy in making connections that matter. If you're creative, driven, and ready to help people rise, we'd love to have you on our team.

Work duties may include, but are not limited to:

Event Planning & Execution (40%)

• Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events (e.g., Hike for Hope, Benefit Concert, Be the Impact, volunteer experiences, etc.)
• Create and manage event timelines, budgets, sponsorships, vendor relationships, promotional materials, and volunteer staffing
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure events align with organizational goals and messaging
• Track and evaluate event performance and impact

Corporate Sponsorships & Stewardship (35%)

• Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate sponsors to enhance engagement and retention
• Develop sponsorship packages and coordinate outreach and follow-up for event and program sponsors
• Ensure sponsor recognition and fulfillment of benefits through branding, marketing, and event presence
• Support donor stewardship efforts through thank-you campaigns, impact reports, and personalized touchpoints

Volunteer Program Management (25%)

• Recruit, train, schedule, and recognize volunteers for both programmatic and development-related needs
• Maintain volunteer data, track hours and engagement, and develop pathways for deeper involvement
• Plan and host volunteer orientations and appreciation events
• Work cross-departmentally to assess and fulfill volunteer needs

Required Attributes

The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience required or preferred. This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in nonprofit development, event planning, volunteer coordination, or related field
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor/CRM databases (Bloomerang, Q-Give)
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events
• A team-oriented attitude

Preferred Skills

• Experience planning nonprofit fundraising events
• Experience securing and managing corporate sponsorships
• Experience managing volunteers
• Familiarity with marketing tools such as Canva, Bloomerang, Q-Give; Constant Contac

Reporting

Reports directly to the Chief Development Officer.