Event Coordinator - Greenville, SC

Event Coordinator

Schedule & time commitment: Varies. Event coordinators should commit to at least 4-6 events

in their area per year.

Location of work: Remote - but in your defined event area

Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Events

Position Summary: The Event Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting Carolina Boxer

Rescue’s mission by planning, organizing, and executing fundraising and community

engagement events throughout the year. This volunteer position works closely with the Director

of Fundraising, Communications team, and other key volunteers to ensure events are

well-organized, on brand, and financially successful.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about animal welfare.

They are comfortable working independently while also collaborating with various stakeholders

to manage event logistics, vendor coordination, promotion, and day-of-event execution. Events

may include annual fundraisers, community outreach events, adoption meetups, and new

fundraising initiatives.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to directly impact the rescue’s ability to save and care

for boxers in need while building lasting connections within the community and among fellow

volunteers.

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan and develop event ideas, concepts, and themes that align with CBR’s mission
• Coordinate all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, date scheduling,

vendor relationships, and any equipment rental

• Work with graphic designer and social media coordinator to get events on the Facebook

and website calendar and also into rotation for promotion

• Recruit and manage volunteers to assist with event setup, operation, and cleanup
• Work with the Director of Fundraising to set fundraising goals for each event and

develop strategies to meet or exceed those goals

• Maintain an inventory of CBR items to sell at events and report on the sales of the items

post event

• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential sponsors, donors, and partners for

event support

• Be present at events to oversee logistics, and ensure everything runs smoothly. Address

any issues or challenges that may arise during the event.

• Evaluate the success of each event by analyzing attendance, revenue generated, and

feedback from participants.

Qualifications:

• Passion for animal rescue and a strong commitment to Carolina Boxer Rescue's

mission.

• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in event planning or coordinator is a plus but not required