• Special Events Coordinator

    Ontario ARC (Canandaigua, NY)


    Canandaigua, NY, USA | Hourly | 17.78-18.93 per hour | Full Time

     

    The Arc Ontario

     

    Special Events Coordinator

     

    Salary: $ 17.78 - $18.93

     

    Position Overview: Join The Arc Ontario as a Special Events Coordinator and bring your creativity and passion to life while advancing your career in nonprofit event planning. In this dynamic role, you'll lead the planning and execution of key fundraising events such as the Spring Wine Mixer, Cruisin' for a Cause, Turkey Trot, and Holiday Gift Wrap Booth, while also helping to develop new initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Development and Foundation Events Committee. You'll provide updates at quarterly meetings, take minutes when needed, and ensure each event runs smoothly from start to finish. Flexibility is essential, as some events require evening, weekend, or holiday work. If you're enthusiastic, organized, and ready to make a meaningful impact through memorable events that support our mission, we encourage you to apply today.

     

    Work Location: Canandaigua, NY

     

    Schedule: 8-4 M-F with flexibility to meet agency and event needs.

     

    As a full time team member at The Arc Ontario, you will receive...

     

    + Health and retirement benefits

    + Paid time off; Over 3 weeks of vacation within your first year!

    + Sick Time

    + Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency

    + Educational Assistance

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Access to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility

    + Pay on Demand

    + Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD

    + Emergency Assistance Funding

    + And more

     

    Our Culture

     

    Investing in our staff while thriving in a flexible and fun work environment!

    The Arc Ontario Story:

    Founded in 1954 we believe that All individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community.

    Responsibilities

    + Coordinates all agency special events from start to finish, which will include, but are not limited to the Spring Wine Mixer, Cruisin' for a Cause, Turkey Trot, Holiday Gift Wrap Booth, and other fundraising events as needed.

    + Maintains & reconciles fundraising financial records, including input of all donations to appropriate accounts, adding accounts as needed, clearing old accounts, generating fund reports, and maintaining events financial records with the assistance of the Director, Finance.

    + Work with vendors, venues and volunteers to coordinate all aspects of special events.

    Requirements

    + Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year special events experience, or equivalent, with experience in PR/Fund Raising/volunteer environment preferred.

    + Must possess excellent administrative, verbal communication skills, organizational skills, computer skills and the ability to work well with staff and the public.

     

    The Arc Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. The Arc Ontario does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.