Membership and Events Coordinator

Membership and Events Coordinator

Organizational Overview

Southface Institute, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is leading the way toward a sustainable, equitable and healthy built environment for all. Since 1978, our programs have closed the gap between environmental awareness and action by promoting scalable resource efficiency and clean energy solutions for homes, workplaces, and

communities. Our practice of regenerative placemaking amplifies real-world strategies to create a built environment where the synergy between ecological and human needs supports both health and well-being while creating resilient, equitable and thriving communities, striving to achieve a low-carbon future.

Position Overview

The Membership and Events Coordinator assists with the membership program, fundraising events such as the Visionary Dinner and Solstice. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Development. Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:

• Identify and implement strategy for improving membership development and retention.
• Cultivate member relationships, track and implement solicitation and stewardship process, and oversee membership customer service.
• Support development and distribution of membership cultivation and stewardship content in conjunction with the Communications + Outreach team.
• Manage event logistics, planning, and execution. Adhere to development budget and expense goals.
• Collaborate closely with key program and communications staff to determine objectives, programming needs and requirements for events.
• Liaise with speakers, talent, awardees, and external constituents in the planning and production of the event program.
• Coordinate facility rentals, providing exceptional service to external clients.
• Coordinate vendors and services for events including facilities, catering, signage, audio-visual equipment, displays, collateral and special needs requirements, including virtual platforms for event management.
• Maintain data in Salesforce; leverage database to manage event, payment, and sponsor data.
• Implement gift processing and donor acknowledgement process with oversight from the Senior Manager.

Qualifications

The successful applicant for the position will meet the following requirements:

• One year of resource development, events, or membership experience is preferred.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks, processes, and projects simultaneously, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skil
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred, familiarity with online databases and/or Salesforce experience a plus.
• Diplomatic and confident; able to maintain good relationships with members and donors.
• Team player who is motivated by the mission of Southface, and has the character, integrity and service orientation to represent the organization.

Physical Requirements

Some light lifting required to manage events, reposition event furniture, carry catering supplies, etc.

Benefits

Southface offers competitive health and benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 17 days of Paid Time Off annually (prorated in your first year)
• 14 paid holidays annually
• Excellent medical insurance benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Continuing education and professional development
• Flexible work schedule with ability to work from home
• Organizational culture that highly values the contributions and character of its employees

Hours of Work

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexible options. Occasional weekend or evening hours.

How to Apply

Submit your cover letter and two-page (maximum) resume via our online application portal at https://www.southface.org/about-us/careers/

Please, no telephone inquiries.

Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the

COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered.

Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on final candidates.

Southface is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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