Events and Outreach Specialist

Hilltop is hiring an Events & Outreach Specialist to help build a community where everyone belongs. In this in-person role, you’ll plan events, coordinate outreach, and connect people to Hilltop’s mission across Western Colorado.

What We Offer:

• 4% 401(k) match
• Four-week paid sabbatical after 5 years
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Supportive, people-first workplace culture
• Check out our full benefits package here:

https://www.htop.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/87/2023/07/FINAL-Benefit-Guide-2023-2024-2.pdf

The starting wage range of this position is $27.00 - $28.35 per hour.

This position is based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Local candidates preferred.

If you're passionate about community, detail-oriented, and love connecting with people—apply now!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide ongoing event management including planning and development, communication with programs sponsors/partners/vendors, organizing event details and supplies, performing day of event execution duties, and running post-event reports and collecting survey data.

2. Coordinate and participate in day of community outreach events in collaboration with Hilltop programs, including organizing appropriate materials and collecting and setting up equipment.

1. Effectively engage with the community at outreach events, foster relationships with community stakeholders and increase program awareness.
2. Develop relationships with downtown businesses and city authorities to support Hilltop as a positive and collaborative member of the downtown community.

5. Prepare and manage event budgets and accurately code and submit invoices, receipts, credit card expenses.

1. Coordinate the development of all materials related to events and fundraising activities, including digital, print and branded materials.
2. Recruit and coordinate with committee members and volunteers to assist in the planning and implementation of events.
3. Collaborate with Marketing and Development team to effectively promote events through a variety of channels.

9. Write and proof-read communications for events, asset development and department projects.

1. Participate in department brainstorming and future planning.
2. Oversee the department’s calendar of activities, monitor inboxes and reply to messages in a professional and timely manner.
3. Provide project management for larger departmental projects through project management tools.
4. Represent and execute initiatives for downtown Grand Junction community relations.

This position requires some specific skills that we hope you can bring.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Social/Digital Media, or Nonprofit Administration and two years of large event planning or four years of related experience, two of which must include large event planning.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License

Before you join the Hilltopper Community: Connections come with care! Before you join our team, you will be required to go through some background checks and health clearances to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

CLEARANCES & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

The following background checks are conducted by Hilltop Community Resources:

• Hilltop Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry

• Driving Record

• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List

• Influenza Vaccination (recommended)

• Any other required vaccination