What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Coordinator position at High Fives Foundation?
Company Description
High Fives Foundation focuses on preventing life-changing injuries and providing resources and hope for those who have faced such injuries. The organization aims to create a universal shift in adventure sports to expand possibilities for individuals with life-changing injuries.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Event Coordinator role located in Truckee, CA. The Event Coordinator will be responsible for event planning, communication, customer service, event management, and sales activities on a day-to-day basis.
Qualifications
- Event Planning and Event Management skills
- Strong Communication and Customer Service skills
- Sales skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Experience with fundraising events is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
The Events Coordinator supports the Events Manager with event production. The position will also support the CEO in all aspects of his role along with working with outside HFF approved vendors.
At High Fives the relationships we build with each other and athletes is best described as a family. We often spend the better part of our days and weeks together and choose to make every minute count. The work we do can be fast-paced and challenging at times, especially during events, but the reward always outweighs the challenge. Overall, it's incredibly rewarding work to help people achieve their goals and stay out of the darkness that comes with disabling injuries.
8am-6pm Tuesday- Friday schedule (adjust hours reasonably for events). All hours and activities will be
detailed and tracked using Timeclock.
This position reports directly to the Events Manager.