Event and Communications Coordinator

Description:

Who We Are:

Franklin Cummings Tech (Franklin Cummings Tech) is a private, non-profit, two-year technical college located in Boston. Founded in 1908, the college proudly continues a long tradition of educating students for high-demand technical careers in a variety of industries, including automotive, advanced manufacturing, computer technology, engineering and construction management. With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, our unique mixture of 1, 2, and 4-year programs are delivered both in-person and on-line to appeal to student’s demand for flexible program delivery.

Our graduation and job placement rates are among the best in the nation among two-year colleges. Because of our impact and outcomes, Franklin Cummings Tech recently received the largest gift in its history: $12.5 million from the Cummings Foundation to continue to advance its leading-edge work in creating technical career pathways for students typically underrepresented in post-secondary education.

In FY22, Franklin Cummings Tech was the academic home to almost 900 learners. Half of those learners were students enrolled in traditional credit-bearing programs. The balance enrolled in a combination of continuing education and contract education programs. In the coming years, the College seeks to boost the number of students in credit-bearing courses, while also expanding continuing education and contract education so that we are educating more than 1,000 learners.

All employees of Franklin Cummings Tech are expected to be passionate advocates for students and actively lead and contribute to institution-wide efforts to further improve graduation, retention rates, and career placement of our student body. Furthermore, all staff and faculty across the institution collaborate to support student recruitment, retention, and success.

Position Summary:

The Event and Communications Coordinator is a core member of the department’s growing fundraising team. FC Tech is currently in the third year of its first Comprehensive Campaign with a goal of $60 million. We are comfortably past the mid-way mark of this effort. A core focus of the Campaign is scholarship and capital to support building new campus in Nubian Square where we will be a key anchor in the revitalization of that central business district in Roxbury.

Reporting to the Chief Campaign Officer (CCO), the successful candidate for this position will be able to produce results in a fast-paced environment with enthusiasm, accuracy, and efficiency. This key staff member will work collaboratively across the college with faculty, students, and volunteers on a variety of initiatives to promote the institution’s fundraising and other events and other advancement activities and also seek to build FC Tech’s presence in social media channels. The successful will be responsible for all logistical aspects for all Advancement events and other events on a to be determined basis and will coordinate with all outside vendors and stakeholders to best position events for optimal revenue and visibility.

This is a hybrid role (three days on campus and two days remote).

Requirements:

Key Requirements:

• Develop timelines for all events to assure smooth execution and planning.
• Coordinate, manage and direct all aspects of events including close coordination with sponsorship, ticket sales and other revenue.
• Manage on site aspects of events to assure seamless execution including AV/entertainment, program schedule, registration, seating, and other duties as requested.
• Play lead role in creating opportunities for other event revenue sources include auctions, Fund a Needs and Wish lists, among other options – play critical role in securing items from external sources when needed.
• Support and implement effective fundraising communications (internal and external), via Constant Contact, Donor Perfect and support social media communications as they relate to the fundraising office’s goals or annual events.
• Assist the CCO with the creation of enhanced fundraising collateral while ensuring donor messaging on website/social media are up to date and in alignment with current trends and best fundraising practices. Review and incorporate digital engagement reports into fundraising dept. strategy.
• Develop and execute strategies to enhance FC Tech utilization of social media for brand building and fundraising purposes.
• Support fundraising team in executing established ongoing e-mail communication (bi-monthly e-news: The Spark) and events calendar with input from the President’s Office.
• Database experience and knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Office, Constant Contact and/or similar systems.
• Identify, source, and recommend new and emerging digital philanthropic engagement tools to expand giving to the college. Support CCO with implementation, identify and support volunteers to help utilize digital tools as needed.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree preferred; 3 (plus) years of nonprofit fundraising operations required.
• Strong written communication skills required.
• Ability to multitask and self-manage in a diverse, collaborative, rapidly growing, and creative environment.
• Event management and social media/communications experience preferably in a not-for-profit setting.
• Knowledge of and a passion for technical/trade schools and higher educational institutions in Greater Boston.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and experience in “back office” development operations and administration.
• Ability to attend virtually and in person annual college events and fundraisers (may include nights and weekends).

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Franklin Cummings Tech is committed to the health and safety of our community. We closely follow all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of the expiration of the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023, Franklin Cummings Tech strongly encourages, but not does require, all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requirements are subject to change based on guidelines set forth by local governments and other entities of authority based on an uptick in the number of cases.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.