Event Planner for Non Profit Christmas Event

404 Euclid ave, San Diego CA

Description

Our non profit is hosting a toy and turkey giveaway in San Diego and a supermarket takeover where we will pay the grocery bills for locals. Event will be held at the the Jacobs center. We need an experienced event planner to manage all aspects of the event Who we are Paving the way for a brighter San Diego. At San Diego Community Assist or (SDCA), we strive to embody the best of America. Whether it’s tackling homelessness, assisting community members with employment, or hosting educational programs, we set the foundation to shape bold dreams. This can be seen in our efforts including the ambitious goal of reducing homelessness by 30% in the span of 5 years, eventually building over 20,000 homes in the next 8-10 years. Our organization represents the diverse members of the community. We promote small acts of service to ignite the desire for generosity within ourselves and others. Through our united community efforts, we develop a better quality of life. SDCA is seeking a passionate, professional, detail oriented, organized project manager/event coordinator with experience in the non profit sector to lead our Thanksgiving food drive and giveaway. This Thanksgiving, SDCA intends to provide 500 turkeys and hams to police officers & first responders and 1,500 meals to homeless and those impacted by COVID. We are based in Los Angeles so need someone on the ground in San Diego who can take charge on the ground in San Diego. Preferably the position would be volunteer however we are willing to pay a salary Candidate must be Familiar With the city/county of San Diego. Having a broad in depth knowledge of venues in the San Diego area is a bonus. The position requires some late evenings and weekends. Key Attributes Be able to take initiative Be a self starter Assertiveness Good negotiation skills Non profit experience is must good relationships is a plus PR relationships Great communicator Resourcefulness Duties and Responsibilities Coordination and execution of event planning and post-event support Tailor the timeline and checklists needed to deliver each event effectively Ensure tasks are completed in a timely and proactive manner Coordinate with team Work closely with the other team to ensure all information is accurate Provide on the day remote support should any issues arise Plan and deliver pre and post-event meetings with the Event Lead and Support Provide the leadership team with any information you receive that may pose a risk to successfully plan or executive an event, no matter how minor it may seem Attend regular staff and departmental meetings, event planning calls, and debrief calls Communicate and answer questions Communicate with external organizations and partners as required, liaising between them, the leadership team, and the Event Lead/Support Any other projects or duties as requested by the Events Assistant Manager, the Events and Programming Manager, or the Executive Team Desired Qualifications And Skills Process-focused, proactive, and highly organized Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate diplomatically and in a timely manner with a wide variety of people Excellent computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs Ability to synthesize a wide variety of information into actions, lists, and reposts 2+ years of experience in event planning or related field The successful candidate should have excellent written as well as communication skills, be highly organized with strong attend to detail, be self-motivated, and have a professional demeanor.'