Social Event Coordinator

Do you love bringing people together and planning events that create lasting memories? At Rainbow City Performing Arts, we’re searching for a passionate Social Coordinator to craft meaningful connections within our vibrant, inclusive community. This exciting volunteer position lets you flex your creativity, grow your event-planning skills, and make a real impact on a mission-driven organization that celebrates diversity through music and the arts.

What You’ll Do

You’ll take the lead in planning and executing social events that align with Rainbow City’s mission. From small gatherings to large celebrations, you’ll work closely with other departments to create experiences that foster connection and fun. You’ll find venues, recruit and manage volunteers, and promote events to ensure maximum participation. Your innovative ideas and collaborative spirit will shine as you help weave the fabric of our tight-knit community.

What You’ll Gain

• Creativity in Action: This role gives you the freedom to design engaging events that bring joy to others while celebrating diversity and inclusivity.
• Skill-Building Opportunities: From organizing logistics to managing volunteers, you’ll gain hands-on event planning and community engagement experience in a team-oriented environment.
• Connection and Collaboration: You’ll meet inspiring, passionate people who share your love for creating a sense of belonging. Together, you’ll build a community that thrives on the energy of shared experiences.
• Purposeful Impact: Every event you plan will support Rainbow City’s mission of equity, visibility, and community through the performing arts. Your work will create space for members to feel included and appreciated.

What You Bring

You’re organized, communicative, and excited about building connections. Event planning principles and community engagement are second nature to you, and you’re ready to use your skills to make an impact. You enjoy working collaboratively and meeting challenges with creativity and enthusiasm.

The Support You’ll Have

You’ll have the backing of the Programs Manager, along with a supportive team of staff and volunteers who share your vision. Together, you’ll have access to resources and guidance to ensure every event you plan is a success.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for proposing, planning, and executing social events that align with Rainbow City Performing Arts’ mission and goals. This role involves coordinating with operations staff and other departments to ensure cohesive event planning, securing venues, recruiting and managing volunteers, and promoting events to maximize participation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proposes and help execute social events that align with RCPA’s mission and goals.
• Works closely with operations department staff and other departments to utilize available resources and ensure cohesive event planning.
• Contacts and coordinates with venues to secure locations for events.
• Recruits, organizes, and manages volunteers to assist with event setup, execution, and teardown.
• Posts event announcements and promotional materials to ensure maximum participation and engagement.
• Attends the monthly departmental meeting and coordinate with other staff as needed.
• Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills that align with and support the organization’s Mission and Core Values.
• Complies with the organization’s by-laws, policies, procedures, and member covenants; seeks clarification and guidance as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Basic understanding of event planning principles and community engagement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work involves using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from low to medium depending on the noise level of the patrons in the immediate work area.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.