Nonprofit
Published 4 months ago
Gala, Dinner & Auction Chair – The 831 Experience
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Phoenix, AZ
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime
Time Commitment:
Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)
Commitment Details:
176 total hours over 5 months. Highly variable by phase: 3–5 hrs/wk early on, scaling to 8–10 hrs/wk mid-sprint, and peaking at 20–30 hrs/wk during the live dinner and gala event frames in October.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
1
Cause Areas:
Arts & Music, Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Philanthropy, Poverty
Benefits:
Stipend Provided, Training Provided
Good For:
Public Groups
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
21+
Description
- Powered By Love, an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is seeking a Local Gala, Dinner & Auction Chair to serve as the "Master Host" for the celebratory tracks of The 831 Experience. This position is structured as a volunteer leadership role with a project-based stipend of $4,000. Please note that this stipend is strictly contingent upon successful event revenue generation; if the event does not meet its revenue goals, the stipend cannot be paid. Operating on an intensive 4.5-month operational sprint starting June 1st, 2026, the workload follows a phased timeline: Phase 1 requires 3–5 hrs/wk; Phase 2 requires 8–10 hrs/wk; and Phase 3 scales to 20–30 hrs/wk during the October event dates. Expectations include planning the minute-by-minute Nelson Hall Gala choreography on October 17th, coordinating with the band, caterer, and Sanctuary Liaison, and orchestrating the logistical "Run of Show" and A/V setup for the October 12th Sponsor Dinner featuring our guest performer. You will also lead the procurement, cataloging, and interactive mobile bidding checkout (via platforms like Givebutter Plus) for high-value silent and live charity auction items. Additionally, you will recruit and manage a specialized sub-committee of 3–4 volunteers to achieve an auction fundraising target of $10,000+. Qualifications include 2+ years in upscale event planning, catering logistics, or charity auction management, strong digital platform proficiency, and a commitment to high-dignity community care.
Location
First Church UCC Phoenix / Nelson Hall
1407 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Please fill out this form
Instructions:
Please upload your resume and a tailored cover letter detailing your event production or auction procurement background. Required Step: Before applying, you must completely read the attached 831 Experience event information document. In your application message, explicitly state that you have read the brief, confirm your understanding of our 501(c)(3) revenue-contingent stipend framework, and note your experience with mobile fundraising applications.
