Event Coordinator (Boulder) Job at Environment for the Americas, Boulder, CO

a2pXVnhoMjVVc29VS3Ayc091ZDJON3dqR2c9PQ==
  • Environment for the Americas
  • Boulder, CO

Job Description

Environment for the Americas coordinates World Migratory Bird Day, a global celebration of migratory birds and their conservation. In addition, we host monarch butterfly celebrations in the United States, celebrating this Threatened species’ movements, particularly in the West. We also develop meetings, conferences, and events throughout the year for internal and external partners and interns. We’re looking for a highly skilled event coordinator who can help make these gatherings consistently efficient, cost-effective, and memorable. The ideal candidate will be able to work with numerous partners who host our events, meet new sites where we can promote participation in our activities. Above all, the event coordinator must be comfortable in a leadership role that demands a creative, business-driven mindset and lasting relationships with diverse partners.

Objectives of this role

  • Oversee participation in World Migratory Bird Day in the United States, working with our agency and non-governmental partners across the country.
  • Develop new Monarch celebrations in the West and mid-West, working with federal and non-governmental organizations and our Monarch team.
  • Assist with the development and promotion of Environment for the Americas events, such as Book Club, trainings, retreats, and local events.
  • Manage the education materials associated with each program, including their production and delivery to sites.
  • Uphold the company’s mission and vision with every event.
  • Keep budgets and timelines under control at all times.
  • Develop and implement an actionable plan for fundraising, approaching event sponsors, and managing monthly cash flow.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with partners across the Americas, with a focus on the United States, to develop relationships that lead to World Migratory Bird Day and Monarch events.
  • Communicate regularly with partners, providing updates on the programs, the materials available, relevant activities, and more.
  • Develop content for event materials and work with graphic designer to produce
  • Hire personnel as needed across all functions of an event (ex: packing & shipping materials, photographers, etc.).
  • Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution.

Required skills and qualifications

  • Experience in event planning or event coordination.
  • Proven track record of creative, successful events.
  • Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communications.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, negotiating, and multitasking skills.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Ability to travel about 15-20%.
  • Experience with Salesforce and/or other partner tracking software.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset.

Preferred skills and qualifications

  • Proficiency with more than one language (particularly Spanish and English).
  • Prior experience organizing events.
  • Established relationships with partners.
  • Experience in the outdoors and/or knowledge of and interest in conservation.
  • Experience in managing budgets and tracking expenses.
  • Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Excel.
  • Strong writing and public speaking skills.

Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Outdoor,

Similar Jobs

Phantom

Copywriter Job at Phantom

 ...Qualifications ~5+ years of experience as a Copywriter or in a similar creative role, with a strong portfolio that demonstrates excellence in writing for digital marketing and brand communications. ~ Exceptional writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail, tone, and... 

Tarkett

Striping Helper Job at Tarkett

 ...Job Description Job Description Perform striping services on newly installed tracks and re-striping services on existing tracks in accordance with applicable rules and standards (e.g.,NFHS, NCAA) Manage striping projects from start to finish, including ensuring... 

State Farm

Agent Job at State Farm

Entrepreneurs welcome. We are seeking professionals to become a State Farm independent contractor agent in VAIL, ARIZONA. If youve ever had the desire to run your own business, but didn't know where to start, this could be the opportunity for you. No prior experience...

Valley Children's Healthcare

Nurse Coordinator Job at Valley Children's Healthcare

 ...Nurse Coordinator - Cell Therapy (Oncology/Hematology) The BMT/CAR-T Nurse Coordinator plays a vital role in the multidisciplinary Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) team, providing expert nursing care for patients undergoing Bone Marrow... 

Supplemental Health Care

LPN / LVN - Correctional - $994 per week - Urgently Hiring Job at Supplemental Health Care

 ...Supplemental Health Care is seeking a LPN / LVN Correctional for a travel job in Marysville, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements...  ...Ohio that urgently need LPNs to provide care. Corrections LPN Contract Details: ~$918 $994 per week*~25-week contract with...