Events Coordinator
Events Coordinator
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Job Description
Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is seeking a passionate driven individual with the desire to learn grow and excel in a culture that values every member of the team. DSF was named one of Colorados Top Workplaces by the Denver Post in 2025 (6year recipient of Top Workplaces) a testament to our team and to our intentionality in cocreating a positive inclusive work environment. When you join the DSF team you will enjoy a supportive and innovative environment where your work has a profound impact on the lives of students and their families.
As a nonprofit organization DSFs mission is to inspire and empower DPS students to enroll in and graduate from postsecondary institutions of higher education by providing the tools knowledge and financial resources essential for success. By embodying the core values of equity innovation leadership learning relationships and integrity in everything we do DSF strives to be a leader within the community. As we constantly seek to improve our services we build strong relationships with Denver Public Schools and college staff members partners students team members and the broader community. We are committed to justice equity diversity and inclusion believing in the value and ability of all students and team members.
We seek candidates who will model live and reinforce DSFs mission and core values with colleagues students families and the broader community. If you are passionate about the philosophy and mission of DSF then we invite you to join us and help make college possible for Denvers students.
Job Summary
The Events Coordinator as part of the Development team works in collaboration with DSF Program Development and Marketing & Communications teams to create and execute events that will further DSFs mission by engaging DPS High School Students DSF Scholars DSF Alumni community partners and prospective and current individual and corporate donors. The Events Coordinator is responsible for supporting all aspects of event planning for all events. DSFs Access Program refers to programming in DPS high schools. DSFs Success Program refers to work on the Auraria Campus work with other college partners and engagement with DFS Alumni.
Division of Time and Effort
- 60% Access Program Event Management Supports the planning coordination production implementation logistics and reporting for the majority of DSF Access Program events. This includes supporting events at all 15 Future Center schools.
- 20% Success Program Event Management Supports Success Program efforts and events as needed with a focus on DSF Alumni activities. This includes providing our team on the Auraria campus with event support supporting events with other college partners and alumni efforts.
- 20% Supports Development events as necessary including partnership and workforce connectivity events the DSF Gala introductory events and stewardship events.
Responsibilities & DaytoDay Activities:
- Works in collaboration with DSF Director of Events and DSF Events Manager to produce highcaliber events while keeping DSF/JEDI (Justice Diversity Equity & Inclusion) values top of mind.
- Works in collaboration with the DSF Director of Events and DSF Events Manager to assist and support all organizational events as needed (Development MarComm Board of Directors Associate Board etc.).
- Support a majority of eventrelated administrative tasks including fielding event requests reserving transportation for field trips arranging catering for events booking event/venue space etc.
- Support gathering of event supplies and event setup which may require loading vehicles moving tables and chairs decorating and cleaning up
- Support event specific marketing communications and graphic design requests
- Staff events throughout our various DSF Future Centers and College (Campus) Partners (this may include afterhour and weekend events)
- Organize creation and distribution of event kits for DSF Future Centers and college campuses as needed
- Assist with sourcing DSF swag
- Provide thought partnership and support with all DSF events. Ex: DSF Gala financial aid workshops career exposure events and introductory events
- Maintain vendor relationships. Ex: catering charter bus organization event rentals etc.
- Serve as a member of DSFs Parent and Family Engagement (PFEC) and attend all meetings
- Support the planning and execution of DSF & DPS Explores Auraria Day
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Position requires strong organizational skills selfmotivation detail orientation and ability to prioritize and use effective time management skills
- Demonstrates resourcefulness and creativity
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Teams Word PowerPoint Excel)
- Working knowledge of Canva
- Access to working vehicle and valid drivers license
- Physical demands involve moving materials and equipment up to 30 pounds
- A sense of humor tolerance for change and a demonstrated ability to create a positive culture and sense of empowerment
- Ability to attend scheduled evening and weekend work
- Experience working with diverse populations (including diversity in race/ethnicity cultural background language immigration status and socioeconomic status)
- Commitment to the DSF mission
Highly Desired
- Spanish fluency (oral and written)
Education and Experience
- 12 years of experience in a related field Bachelors degree or Technical Certificate with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 12 years of experience with nonprofit event planning managing and execution
Compensation & Benefits
- $48000 to $53560
- 401(k) plan with $ for $ match of up to 5%
- Group health dental and vision insurance (low cost premium plans offered)
- Life Insurance that provides 2 Times Your Annual Salary
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability Supplement (Based on Years of Service)
- Paid holidays (includes Winter Break and Summer 1/2 Fridays in June and July) and 2 Floating holidays each year
- Trusted Time Off (unlimited vacation policy following 90 days)
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave (Based on Years of Service)
- ID Theft Protection and Will Preparation Assistance
- Legal and Financial Counseling
- Four Professional Wellness Sessions
- Employee Assistance Free and Confidential Counseling Services
Hybrid position 3 days in office 2 days remote.
Job posting will remain open until 06.06.25 and may be extended if additional time is needed to gather qualified applicants.
Denver Scholarship Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Learn about DSFs commitment to Equity & Inclusion.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
