As the Events and Engagement Coordinator, you will support the Director of Alumni Engagement and External Relations with organizational events, as well as lead administrative oversight of alumni engagement and event processes. The Events and Engagement Coordinator will develop, schedule, and execute alumni opportunities, including annual and one-time events. This includes on the ground event management, as well as database maintenance, sponsorship coordination, event registration and reporting, and overseeing venue and vendor relationships.
The role provides an opportunity to assist the Alumni Engagement and External Relations Department build community and connection among Leadership Rhode Island’s 3,000+ alumni. This support is essential so that the organization can deepen its impact collaborating with a diverse community of leaders to build a thriving Rhode Island for all.
Job Responsibilities
EVENT MANAGEMENT
EVENT REGISTRATION AND REPORTING
SPONSORSHIP COORDINATION
COLLABORATIVE TEAMWORK
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Why join us?
Leadership Rhode Island’s mission is to engage and connect people through shared experiences that positively transform individuals, organizations and communities. We envision a Rhode Island that is flourishing — economically, civically, culturally — built on a foundation of ever-improving human capital whose strengths and potential we spend each day revealing and igniting. And, we see the lessons of this lively leadership experiment being shared and amplified around the country and the world to nurture the kind of fully-engaged societies that create lasting, positive change.
Our momentum is the strongest it’s ever been. Since 1981, LRI has inspired emerging and established leaders to create change in their communities and measured results through cohort-based programming and individual enrichment programs/events. Today, the LRI alumni community includes over 3,000 intergenerational, cross-sector leaders from diverse backgrounds, positions and interests who connect for social interaction, dialogue and creative problem-solving. In the past ten years, LRI has evolved and grown by collaborating with and mobilizing local citizenry in new transformational ways.
Our staff is passionate about Rhode Island and appreciates nurturing transformational relationships for the betterment of our state. We live a strengths-based culture, one that energetically embraces and leverages our individual and collective strengths to achieve our vision. We’re known for our quality, agility, thoughtfulness, and mission adherence. We change lives. If you are ambitious about goals, but like to have fun collaborating as a strengths-based team to reach them, you’ll be in good company. We're small enough for your ideas to make a big impact, and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career. We're passionate about creating the best place to work.
Want to apply but not sure if you'd be the right fit?
If we sound like the right place for you, we want to hear from you. There is no 'perfect' candidate. Everyone brings something different to the team, and our diversity of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, abilities, perspectives, and identities makes LRI an amazing place to work. LRI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We welcome a diverse pool of candidates.
To apply, email office@leadershipri.org with the subject Events and Engagement Coordinator and attach a cover letter and resume.
As the Events and Engagement Coordinator, you will support the Director of Alumni Engagement and External Relations with organizational events, as well as lead administrative oversight of alumni engagement and event processes. The Events and Engagement Coordinator will develop, schedule, and execute alumni opportunities, including annual and one-time events. This includes on the ground event management, as well as database maintenance, sponsorship coordination, event registration and reporting, and overseeing venue and vendor relationships.
The role provides an opportunity to assist the Alumni Engagement and External Relations Department build community and connection among Leadership Rhode Island’s 3,000+ alumni. This support is essential so that the organization can deepen its impact collaborating with a diverse community of leaders to build a thriving Rhode Island for all.
Job Responsibilities
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Access to an employer health benefit and IRA contribution matching up to 3%.
Access to an employer health benefit and IRA contribution matching up to 3%.
To apply, email office@leadershipri.org with the subject Events and Engagement Coordinator and attach a cover letter and resume.
To apply, email office@leadershipri.org with the subject Events and Engagement Coordinator and attach a cover letter and resume.