Event Planning Coordinator-TEMPORARY

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The American Heart Association (the Association) has an opportunity for a TemporaryEvent Planning Coordinator (through June 30 2026). This position is located in our NYC office. Position supports campaign events in New York City. This position will require periodic travel for local events.This position is responsible for supporting development team members in their fundraising efforts.

Duties include handling data in multiple event management systems related to leadership donations and event logistics coordinating event planning with vendors and volunteers processing payments through the financial system and collaborating with colleagues and departments on various other important tasks that advance our mission.

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Event Logistics

Whether planning a donor reception a Heart Walk or a Gala experience the Event Planning Coordinator is responsible for helping to plan and implement a variety of events that will appeal to both current and potential donors.

• Coordinate logistical aspects of assigned events ensuring seamless execution from start to finish
• Proactively research secure and manage vendors for event services ensuring cost-effective solutions and compliance with Association guidelines. Plan and coordinate event details including venues catering entertainment AV and staging while securing necessary legal approvals
• Implement Association risk reduction proceduresto ensure the safety and success of each event
• Recruit schedule and train volunteers to assist with projects and events to ensure a positive experience
• Attend events to oversee setup execution and teardown ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Act as a point of contact for vendors supporters sponsors volunteers and attendees providing exceptional service and support.
• Prepare ADA-compliant digital event communications for save the dates invitations event logistics event programs and other marketing materials as needed in coordination with Association marketing and communications professionals using Association design templates and branding guidelines
• Possible involvement in virtual event production including coordinating event content creating multi-media presentations and providing technical support for digital experiences

Event Data Management

The Event Planning Coordinator is responsible for meticulously managing all event-related data including financial fundraising metrics and donation details for assigned campaigns. This role involves handling pivotal guest information auction item data and associated revenue/donations.

• Manage Event Data: Collect organize enter and maintain comprehensive event data including guest names contact information table assignments sponsorship/donor benefits and other key notes relevant to the event
• Auction Item Data: Oversee the collection management and entry of auction item data guaranteeing precise and prompt documentation in accordance with compliance standards.
• Donation & Revenue Tracking Data Quality and Analysis: Manage and monitor donation information ensuring accurate and timely recording. Correct irregularities as needed
• Generate reports from various systems as needed

Financial Responsibilities

Help the American Heart Association maintain the trust of our volunteers donors and the general public by ensuring adherence to accounting guidelines and processes regarding donation and payment processing.

• Review Financial Reporting: Collaborate with fundraising teams to review campaign revenue reports accounts receivable and accounts payable reports ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Staff Accountant and other team members
• Input requests for payments in the financial system for vendor contracts and invoices

• Monitor and manage event budgets ensuring cost-effective planning and adherence to financial guidelines

• Adhere to American Heart Association Funds Handling and PCI Procedures for checks cash and credit card transactions

Support Services

The Event Planning Coordinator is a key element in supporting a cohesive efficient and productive workplace.

• Meeting regularly with directors and volunteers to maintain open lines of communication to ensure objectives are being achieved
• Maintaining a high level of service by responding to customer inquiries both internally and externally in a knowledgeable and timely manner
• Performing other duties as required to support Directors/Sr. Directors Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents
• Assisting in the coordination and execution of leadership and board meetings
• Preparing presentations correspondence and documentation in a timely manner including meeting minutes
• Working independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects

Want to help get your resume to the top Take a look at the experience we require:

• Must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience in administrative work project coordination and/or event management systems with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in event planning organizing consultation and event management preferred.Proficient in using web conferencing software (Zoom Microsoft Teams etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must have intermediate skills in PowerPoint Word and Excel. Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs is preferred. These skills are subject to testing.
• Ability to objectively evaluate make effective decisions and develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of American Heart Association staff volunteers and the public. This includes the ability and willingness to build and cultivate relationships within and outside the American Heart Association.
• Ability to be diplomatic self-motivated resourceful considerate and tactful.
• Willingness to work in an atmosphere requiring flexibility and change.Validated ability to respond quickly to changing ideas responsibilities expectations strategies and other processes at work.
• Knowledge of and skill in report preparation proofreading and attention to detail.
• Requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

• Ability to transport materials and other supplies to and from meetings and events.Ability to and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.
• Must pass a background check and must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications not mandatory to qualify:

• Nonprofit experience.
• Digital event production experience.
• Design skills preferably in Canva or similar.
• Knowledge of email marketing basics.
• Experience using Tableau reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint and Teams.
• Experience with vendor negotiation and contract review.
• Ability to do periodic local travel up to 20%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

The expected pay range is $28.10 to $30.00/hour. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range. American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

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• Compensation Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.
  
  
• Benefits As a temporary employee this position is not eligible for benefits.
  
  
• Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

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