SPECIAL EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Washington, MO, US, 63090-4112

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Special Events and Volunteer Programs Coordinator to join our Advancement Team. This full-time, exempt, year-round position plays a vital role in planning and executing events that foster donor stewardship, community engagement, and volunteer appreciation at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School. The ideal candidate will be mission-driven, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with enthusiasm and professionalism.

This position reports to the Executive Director of Advancement and requires flexibility for evening and weekend work in support of school events and donor engagement efforts.

Job Responsibilities

  • Event Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute a wide range of Advancement-related events throughout the year that support fundraising, stewardship, and community engagement goals.
  • Volunteer Engagement: Recruit, train, and support volunteers across all constituent groups, including parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, and staff.
  • Culture of Volunteerism: Foster a strong, mission-driven volunteer culture by encouraging involvement in fundraising and friend-raising activities.
  • Team Leadership: Oversee the StAC Committee and Advancement Teacher Assistants to ensure effective support for events and initiatives.
  • Donor Stewardship: Support timely and personalized expressions of gratitude to donors, volunteers, and event participants.
  • Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate records of volunteer hours, donor recognition, and event metrics to support stewardship and reporting needs.
  • Mission Representation: Promote the values and mission of St. Francis Borgia High School through all interactions with constituents and the broader community.
  • Confidentiality: Handle all constituent and school-related information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Prior experience in event planning, volunteer management, or nonprofit work is desirable
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and timelines effectively
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for engaging people and building community
  • Creative thinker with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality experiences
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when needed

 

If you are a team player with a heart for service and a desire to make a meaningful impact through your work, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role at St. Francis Borgia High School.

Join our passionate team and help advance the mission of St. Francis Borgia High School through vibrant events and a thriving culture of volunteerism. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and energetic professional to our Advancement Team.

At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.