Public Event Coordinator

The Living Desert is looking for an energetic organized and guest-focused Public Event Coordinator to help create memorable events that connect our community with wildlife conservation and the beauty of the desert. From signature seasonal experiences to community celebrations and mission-driven programs this role helps turn ideas into engaging well-run experiences for guests of all ages.

If you love the energy of live events enjoy bringing people together and want your work to support a mission-based organization this is a meaningful opportunity to make an impact every day.

• Support the planning and execution of public promotional community and mission-driven events.
• Assist with event logistics including timelines maps work orders staffing assignments signage plans setup onsite operations breakdown and post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate communication with internal departments vendors performers sponsors volunteers seasonal staff and community partners.
• Help create a welcoming safe inclusive and memorable experience for guests.
• Track event supplies expenses invoices purchase requests and other event details.
• Support sustainability and conservation practices through thoughtful event planning and operations.

Events at The Living Desert are more than gatheringsthey are opportunities to inspire conservation build community create joy and deepen the connection between people and the natural world. As Event Coordinator youll help bring those moments to life while supporting a mission that makes a difference for wildlife habitats and future generations.

You are detail-oriented solutions-focused and energized by creating great experiences. You enjoy working behind the scenes and onsite communicating with many different people keeping details organized and jumping in wherever needed to help an event succeed. You take pride in excellent guest service and want your work to be connected to something bigger.

This is a hands-on events role that requires flexibility including days evenings weekends holidays and extended hours based on event schedules. Work may include occasional driving bending climbing reaching moving event materials up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation and working outdoors in desert conditions.

Working at The Living Desert means being part of a passionate team dedicated to conservation education wildlife and community connection. Every event is a chance to welcome guests spark curiosity and support a mission that reaches far beyond a single day or evening. If you are ready to bring energy organization and heart to a role with purpose wed love to hear from you.

Help us create events that delight guests support conservation and celebrate the spirit of The Living Desert.

At least two years of experience in event coordination hospitality guest service nonprofit entertainment cultural institution or community event environments.

Strong organization communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Comfort working in a fast-paced hands-on event environment with changing priorities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team while following established procedures.

Experience supporting public large-scale or multi-department events preferred.

Associates degree or coursework in event management hospitality communications business nonprofit management or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Valid California driver license and insurability on The Living Deserts automobile policy required.