Special Projects Contractor
Special Projects Contractor
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Job Description
About Communities In Schools of North Carolina:
At Communities In Schools we are allin for kids. It is our passion it is our mission. As the State Office for North Carolina we deliver CIS programs across the state and we collaborate with local affiliate organizations to provide resources and create communities of caring adults who work handinhand with educators to make sure young people have the tools they need to stay in school and achieve in life. Communities In Schools is the nations largest dropout prevention organization serving 1.5 million students in 2400 sites across the country. We achieve this mission by hiring bright creative and innovative team members who have a passion for what we do. At CISNC we value relationships collaboration learning integrity and commitment.
Position Overview:
Contracted Position: June 2025October 2025
The Special Projects position supports the success of CISNCs special events focusing on planning organization and of the event. This position takes a lead role in soliciting sponsorships securing items for live and silent auction show flow and script event logistics youth speakers recruiting/directing event volunteers coordinating print materials & signage and more. This position helps advance CISNCs mission by building community engagement through strategic fundraising efforts that directly support youth and programs.
Location & Core Business Hours:
CISNC State Office; 30 hour per week; OnSite
This is a contracted fulltime position to run from June 2025 through October 2025 with flexible hours based on the project timeline and event schedule. Some evening and weekend availability may be required during peak periods including the event itself.
Essential Functions
This position will work closely with the VP of External Affairs CISNC staff volunteers and community partners to secure fundraising items packages and ensure smooth operations leading to the event. The role involves item solicitation tracking package creation description writing and auction site preparation as well as eventday setup and support. Mileage will be reimbursed when completing pickups deliveries and any other eventrelated activities that take place outside of the state office.
Core Competencies
Strong communication organization and relationshipbuilding skills are essential for success in this role along with a proactive approach to problemsolving and collaboration.
Job Competencies
- Strong organizational and project management skills with an ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with fundraising event planning or donor engagement is a plus.
- Comfortable with Excel sheets and virtual collaboration tools.
- Availability for inperson meetings item pickup/delivery and onsite event participation.
- Volunteer management.
- Event software knowledge a plus (Greater Giving).
Required Education/Experience
High School Diploma
Event planning and experience at least one year or more
Starting pay: $22.00/hour
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
