About Global G.L.O.W./Global Girls Glow

Global G.L.O.W./Global Girls Glow is a 501(c)(3) organization that mentors girls around the world to be powerful advocates and confident leaders. We fuel mentor-facilitated GLOW Clubs in 30 countries. Since inception, our GLOW Clubs have ignited the power of over 91,000 girls to do three transformative things: increase their confidence, strengthen their voice, and build their power. We sharpen girls’ advocacy skills by supporting specialty summits, sponsoring girl-led community advocacy projects, and engaging in U.N. advocacy, reaching 2 million people annually. Our outcomes evaluations demonstrate that girls experience growth in confidence and a more positive future outlook, along with measurable progress in their own lives and in their communities.

About the role

Reporting virtually to the Engagement and Event Manager, the Event Coordinator will support Development Team efforts to build community and connection by driving the execution of donor-facing events, including both donor-hosted and GLOW hosted programming. This role will play a crucial role in welcoming new individuals into the GLOW family of supporters and serve as an important cultivation touch point for Strategic Advisory Board members and event committees. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Global Girls Glow’s work and who will be dedicated to amplifying girls’ voices. The ideal candidate will have event planning experience and be comfortable contributing to fundraising initiatives. This role will also collaborate with colleagues within the communications team on implementing fundraising campaigns and language.

What you'll do

• Work closely with the Engagement and Event Manager to confirm all donor-hosted events and manage those event logistics, including; building invitations, donation forms, presentation materials, name-tags, pre and post-event communications, and event budgets.
• Lead the execution of all GLOW hosted event logistics, including venue and vendor management in addition to the logistics listed above. 
• Coordinate with a GLOW approved travel agent to confirm all travel arrangements for youth advocate participants.
• Partner with the Engagement Director, Corporations and Foundations, to coordinate sponsorship benefits and the receipt of any in-kind donations.
• Support event hosts and volunteer event committees to ensure they have the tools necessary to serve as ambassadors for the organization, including attending all committee or event planning meetings and providing logistics support.
• Development of event briefs, run of shows, and script materials, especially when girls are involved and need to be prepped for their participation.
• Partner with both their Development and Communications to ensure accurate records of event registration and attendance. Perform data entry and data clean-up as needed.
• Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the event calendar, including tracking event forms, attendance, expenses, donations, etc.
• Collaborate with the Communications team on event programmatic components, collateral design, social media strategy, videos and all external communications.
• Assist with logistics of large and small fundraising campaigns, as needed, for example creating campaign specific donor forms, emails, and receipts.
• Contribute innovative ideas and solutions for all events.
• Participate in early morning and/or evening meetings and events, as required.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, as well as 2-3 years of experience with event planning in an extracurricular or professional setting.
• Must be able to endorse and communicate the mission of Global G.L.O.W./Global Girls Glow.
• Must have had exposure to and be comfortable with fundraising or sales, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Excellent communication skills in one-on-one, small-group, and large-group settings.
• Possess a collaborative work style and strong organizational and written communication skills. 
• Requires consistent attention to detail, flexibility, a high level of productivity, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Effective professional relationship management skills with the ability to exercise good judgment when interacting with stakeholders, donors, and constituents.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and projects at a time.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to interact with staff, board members, volunteers, and donors in a manner that shows professionalism and an understanding of the mission of GLOW.