Event Planner

CDLI Overview 

Community Development Long Island (CDLI) is the only full-service collection of community development entities that change Long Islanders lives for success in home creation and financial growth. CDLI supports these achievements on the individual and community level by offering innovative solutions and resources to achieve personal and community economic growth. 

Position Summary

The Event Planner will manage all aspects of event planning including event setup, execution, and breakdown. In addition, this role requires meeting strict deadlines, staying within budget and ensuring all aspects of the event are carried out as planned for CDLI, including fundraisers, community outreach events, donor appreciation gatherings, employee events and more. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement event strategies and plans in alignment with the organization’s goals and mission.
• Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to establish the requirements for an event and to ensure cohesive event promotion.
• Communicate with leadership throughout the planning process.
• Manage event timelines and ensure that all events are executed smoothly and efficiently.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including vendors, venues, sponsors, community organizations and other industry contacts.
• Locate resources, visit sites, and lead pre-event meetings to help staff make decisions about event design.
• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials, etc.
• Serve as the main point of contact at the event and troubleshoot any issues that arise on event day.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.

 Requirements: 

• 3 years of experience in event planning/coordination
• Ability to handle pressure, prioritize competing needs and make good decisions quickly
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of working well with others. 
• Proactive, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. 
• Creativity with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

 This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.