Events Coordinator

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center was founded in 1989 with a mission to provide a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and cultures can find support. The principle of unconditional acceptance on which our organization was founded promotes learning, growth, socialization and safety.

Affirmations is so much more than a beautiful building in the heart of a vibrant city (Ferndale). Affirmations protects our right to live our authentic lives safely and with integrity. Affirmations is the hopes and dreams of our youth and the antidote to isolation for our seniors. Aff is the promise of recovery to those who struggle with addiction and a safe harbor for those struggling to come Out.

If our mission aligns with yours, we encourage you to consider joining us as an Events Coordinator!

About The Role

The Events Coordinator provides onsite operational oversight for Affirmations’ adult series and events. This role is responsible for designing, facilitating, evaluating, and continuously improving inclusive activities that expand the engagement opportunities for members of the LGBTQ+ Community

The Events Coordinator leads community-centered event production, oversees outreach efforts and establishes systems that promote a sustainable 3rd place. Within the Development Department, this role supports the fundraising strategy through mission-aligned events, donor engagement opportunities, rental engagements, co-locating organizational collaboration, and community benefit initiatives.

This position exercises cross-departmental collaboration and leadership in both planning and execution, and requires rotating/assigned evening and weekend hours. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hourly range of $23.00 – 25.00.

Location
Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center
290 West 9 Mile Road
Ferndale, Michigan 48220

About You

• A bachelor’s degree in Project Management (or equivalent relevant experience). 
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field. 
• Strong enthusiasm & collaboration skills relevant to managing a small team of volunteers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to energetically engage with the community. 
• Demonstrated competence in event development and management. 
• Flexibility to pivot for unanticipated needs, adapt to new situations and environments, and remain calm and graceful under pressure while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.  
• Available to work evenings and weekends.  
• Proficient in Google-Suite, & possesses the ability to learn other computer programs. 

Preferred Qualifications

•  2+ years of relevant experience in program management or a degree in nonprofit management, marketing, development, communications,event planning, community engagement, or related fields. 
• A successful track record in applying for and closing sponsorship agreements 
• Experience in event management, departmental leadership, and/or nonprofit operations. 
• Experience collaborating with programming on revenue-generating events or donor engagement strategies.

Don’t precisely meet all of the requirements above but you’re still interested? At Affirmations, we understand a bulleted list isn’t all there is to a person. Your unique personality, skills, and experiences may be exactly what we need. We encourage you to apply anyway!

Benefits

Affirmations offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401k
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance – No cost to employees
• Hybrid work options
• Generous paid time off

Join Us: Job Application

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Affirmations will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation. It is the policy of Affirmations to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliation, veteran status, familial status, physical or mental disability status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, genetic information, misdemeanor arrest record, military status, veteran status, or other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state or federal law. The policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits and all other aspects of employment.

At Affirmations we believe that diversity is a strength, and that services for LGBTQ+ people need to be relevant and responsive to the needs of those most marginalized in our communities. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with marginalized identities.