Sr. Special Events Coordinator

Description

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Development/Campaign Director and the Program Manager, Special Events, Advancement, works closely with the Special Events team in creating, administrating and executing approximately 50 events per year, including a Signature fund raiser and several high profile events for major gift constituents. S/he will be planning, coordinating and managing all aspects of assigned events, including coordination with other Museum departments/vendors (Marketing Communications, Event & Conference Services, Wolfgang Puck Catering, Public Safety) and all external vendors associated with each assigned event. S/he will work regularly with volunteers, as well as members, donors, prospects and Board members. S/he will also be responsible for coordinating the event briefings with the Advancement Division and President and Director when applicable. S/he will assist in coordinating a Master calendar of events for reference by the entire Advancement Division. S/he will take a lead role in the planning and administrative tasks for several high profile Leadership Gifts events for major gift constituents including cultivation receptions, stewardship dinners, and annual institutional award ceremonies (Colby Award and Walker Prize and Washburn Award).

Responsibilities

  • Develops, oversees, and manages, and staffs up to 30 events per year serving up to 500 people per event
  • Recruits and maintains relationships with up to 20 individual internal and external vendors per event.
  • Oversees logistical efforts for major Leadership Gifts events.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Science or Arts degree preferred.
  • More than 3 years of event coordination experience.

Additional Details

Work Schedule

This position is Regular, Full-time. Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week with some night and weekend work required.

Salary

Non-Exempt (Hourly). Commensurate with experience.

Classification

Regular, Full-Time

Benefits and Perks

Benefits for full-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!

How To Apply

In order to be considered for a position, please email jobs@mos.org with the following:

  • The exact position title in the subject line
  • A resumé and cover letter

Emails are preferred and can be processed more quickly. However, we are also able to accept cover letters and resumés by mail or fax if necessary:

Mail to:

Human Resources Museum of Science Science Park Boston, MA 02114

617-589-0362 (FAX)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Museum of Science seeks to recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain individuals from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We strive to create and sustain a more affirming environment for all staff, interns, volunteers, trustees and overseers. We value expertise gained at the Museum and encourage professional development and career growth.