Events Coordinator

At Miles Perret Cancer Services, our mission is to help families in Acadiana fight, survive, and live with cancer.

MPCS is seeking an Event Coordinator who is passionate about our mission, enthusiastic about supporting our clients, and eager to promote our values of continuous improvement, teamwork, humility, kindness, and dedication. 

Our ideal candidate will have experience in event planning, marketing, and fundraising, preferably in a non-profit organization, and be exceptionally detail-oriented and motivated to thrive as a member of our team. 

Position Summary

The Event Coordinator is responsible for managing the logistics of annual fundraising events and programs, client events and programs, and the continued development of the volunteer program. Key aspects of this vital role include:

• Managing the logistics of all fundraising events and programs including, but not limited to: Games of Acadiana, Survivor Celebration, Camellia Crossing, Change for Miles, MPCS Triathlon, and certain third-party events 
• Assisting the Executive Director and Advancement Team in communicating with and maintaining relationships with Corporate Sponsors, In-Kind Sponsors, and other partners like local schools who support our mission 
• Managing the event registration system for Camellia Crossing and the MPCS Triathlon
• Further developing the volunteer program, coordinating needs, assignments, and recognition with the Volunteer Coordinator year-round
• Assisting team members in developing and promoting existing fundraising events and programs

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

The position requires 2+ years’ experience in event planning and exceptional attention to detail. A bachelor’s degree is required. The candidate should be a good-natured self-starter and multitasker and have outstanding interpersonal, communication, organizational, and technology skills.

Anticipated Start Date

As soon as possible

Those interested in this position must submit the following:

1. Letter of Interest – please include responses to the following questions in your Letter of Interest:

• What most excites you to join our MPCS team as our Event Coordinator?
• What has been your most rewarding experience working with others toward a shared mission?

2. Resume

3. Three references including:

• First and Last name
• Role
• A brief description of their relationship to you
• Contact Information (email + phone number where they may be reached)