Volunteer & Events Coordinator

• Engage community members in a diverse array of volunteer and event opportunities related to United Way work, programs and initiatives
• Recruit and manage volunteers from the community.
• Develop volunteer opportunities within scope of United Way’s work.
• Support corporate engagement of local companies with United Way.
• Update and track volunteers and event activity in database.
• Create and implement a volunteer and event communication plan in coordination with Marketing & Communications staff.
• Maintain relationships with Partner Agencies for volunteer opportunities in coordination with Community Impact staff.
• Complete reports on time as required. Example, bi-monthly Board of Directors reports, reports to external funders, donor tracking reports.
• Coordinate and manage events, including Days of Action, Days of Caring, Annual Material Drives, Saranac Thursdays and Concert Series volunteer groups, Annual Tailgate Party, Utica College Hockey Night, Young Leaders United and Women’s Leadership, tabling and trade shows, campaign events and other events as needed

Core Duties Of Position include but are not limited to:

• Visioning, planning and executing responsibility for events.
• Necessary set-up and breakdown.
• Identifying and resolving problems throughout planning and day of events.
• Meeting with and securing, sponsorships in partnership with Resource Development staff.
• Working with other departments and employees to plan, including establishing budgets.
• Monitor and plan within event budgets, including tracking expenses and invoices.
• Select and coordinate with any and all vendors according to financial policies.
• Plan and manage logistics including, guests, programs, catering, venue, etc.