Event Coordinator

Job Description

If you're looking for a position to help evangelize and promote the Catholic faith, the Catholic Spirit Radio Network is hiring an Event Coordinator for its two major fundraisers.

This position is part-time but can easily evolve into full-time, if desired. Co-coordinators and self-employed event managers may also apply.

Emailed or mailed resume (Word or PDF) and cover letter should be received no later than July 25 at office@catholicspiritradio.org or 108 Boeykens Place, Normal, IL 61761.

Responsibilities Summary: This part-time, high-energy position has responsibility for coordinating and managing the Catholic Spirit Radio Network's two major on-air fundraisers, Care-A-Thon (April) and Fall Appeal (October). This includes the preliminary planning stages, the event, and wrap up tasks. Direction and guidance will be provided, as needed, but initiative, extreme organization, and strong communication are key. In-person with flexibility. Hours vary according to time of year.

Requirements:
> Understand and support the Catholic Spirit Radio Network mission and Magisterium of the Catholic faith
> Pull together hundreds of small tasks to eagerly create successful events
> Plan, schedule, facilitate, and run events from the planning stages through the follow-up tasks
> Availability and on-site presence during all hours of the event (4 days in April, 3 days Oct)
> Promote the events (with the assistance from office staff) by mail, radio spots, Facebook, and email
> Weave theme throughout the event
> Work with postcard designer for timely mailing of event notices
> Determine and distribute premiums, giveaways, and grand prize
> Secure matching/challenge donors for seed money
> Schedule and communicate with radio guests and studio radio hosts > Coordinate and direct committees, volunteers, and staff for their event roles
> Communication with GM and office staff
> Arrange meals and snacks
> Maintain record keeping, reports, and documentation when needed

Skills:
> Fundraising
> Marketing and promotion
> Problem-solving
> Strong communication (verbal and written)
> Strong organization
> Leadership including supervision and management
> Consistently meet deadlines > Work independently and as a team member
> Technology and mass media skills (for simple organization and communication purposes)
> Manage priorities and stressful situations
> Ease and experience working with the public
> Flexibility
> Strong work ethic
> Ethical business practices
> Positive, friendly professional manner
> A slice of creativity, a scoop of humor, and a large dollop of Faith

Salary: Hourly with bonus possibility or Event Draw

About Catholic Spirit Radio: The Catholic Spirit Radio Network is dedicated to evangelizing the Word of God through radio, digital media, and events in order to expand knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the beauty, truth, and goodness of Catholicism.

We are heard throughout central and northern Illinois plus southern Wisconsin. Established in 2011 with one station, it now has ten stations with over a million potential people listening on radio, with our app, and with Alexa, plus we have a website, Facebook, and X presence.

Our office is located in Normal, Illinois.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

About the Employer

We are dedicated to evangelizing the Word of God through radio and digital media to expand knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for the Beauty, Truth, and Goodness of Catholicism.