Communication & Events Coordinator

Purpose and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Communications & Events, the Communications & Events Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting internal and external communication at Lumina Alliance as well as assisting in planning and coordinating all fundraising and educational events.

Job Duties

Fundraising

• Support the design, development, and dissemination of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns related to appeals and fundraising events, including materials and support for fundraisers and donors
• Cultivate relationships with community partners and volunteers
• Utilize donor database in fundraising activities and reporting
• Participate in internal and external committees relating to development, fundraising events, education, outreach, and training 

Events

• Attend, plan and set up for special events, expos, fairs, and conferences to promote Lumina Alliance (may include evenings and some weekends)
• Provide leadership and staff support to event chairs and related committees formed to help secure sponsors and participants; Support may include keeping records, preparing meeting notices and minutes, handling correspondence, and meeting with event committees

• Assist with planning, implementation, and production of all fundraising events including vendor relationships, budgets, event logistics, and event program

• Collaborate with the Director of Communications & Events to develop materials related to events including external communications, printed event materials (including but not limited to signage, programs, name tags, etc.), event scripts, website, and social media content 
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets of all special event timelines

• Work at special events as directed including preparation, set-up, event execution, and tear-down

• Additional direct fundraising responsibilities include managing third-party fundraising events, silent auctions, and direct day of event donations 

Communications 

• Support the design, development, and dissemination of e-newsletters, websites, brochures, displays, and other outreach materials that tell the story of Lumina Alliance’s mission and vision
• Design, inventory, and order Lumina Alliance materials for distribution in the community
• Support social media content creation and the scheduling and publishing of posts (across all social media platforms) in alignment with Lumina Alliance’s communication guidelines
• Draft and edit communications copy (e.g. press releases, publications, presentations, reports, social media posts) for approval by the Director
• Assist with updating and creating new content for Lumina Alliance’s website
• Write scripts for, film, and edit videos of staff and community members as needed
• Write and distribute news releases as needed

Administrative Support

• Coordinate appointments for the department, including speaking opportunities, check presentations, media interviews, and outreach opportunities
• Respond to routine inquiries about departmental activities and services and make referrals of any issues to the Department Director
• Manage and update Lumina Alliance email signature software
• Provide regular office coverage
• Managing and responding to all communications received to the contact@luminaalliance.org inbox
• Supervise department interns

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in relevant subject area is preferred or equivalent work experience in similar position. 

Key Characteristics

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines 
• Highly detail-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to frequently and clearly communicate with supervisor and other staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with MS Office and GSuite; familiarity with Canva, Adobe and social media platforms 
• Ability to learn new technologies and software
• Works closely, cooperatively, and collaboratively with others

Requirements

• Must satisfactorily pass a Live Scan background check, paid for by employer.
• Completion of Lumina Alliance’s 65-hr California State Certified Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Crisis Counselor Training (provided as on-the-job training).
• Must have reliable transportation.

Position Title: Communications & Events Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Communications & Events

Hours: Full-time/40 per week

Location: San Luis Obispo County

Salary: $19.00

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation/Sick and Holiday Pay

Retirement plan with employer matching contributions

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, position is open until filled. 

ABOUT LUMINA ALLIANCE

Lumina Alliance is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created by the merging of RISE and Stand Strong in July 2021. Their mission is to empower those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence through innovative advocacy, healing, prevention programs. Services include 24/7 crisis and information line, case management, restraining order assistance, legal assistance, accompaniment and advocacy, emergency shelters, transitional housing, individual and group therapy, and robust prevention education. For more information, please visit www.LuminaAlliance.org 

Lumina Alliance is an at-will and an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Lumina Alliance is a Drug Free Workplace.