Job Description
Job Description
Now Hiring: Part-Time Event Coordinator (20 hours/week)
Join Waypoint’s Growing Philanthropy Program
Waypoint is seeking a warm, detail-oriented, and community-minded Event Coordinator to support our mission of empowering New Hampshire individuals and families to thrive. As part of our expanding Philanthropy team, you will help bring to life events that inspire action, strengthen relationships, and generate vital support for our programs across the state.
About the Role
The Part-Time Event Coordinator will play a key role in the planning and execution of Waypoint’s community engagement and fundraising events. This position blends logistics, relationship-building, and creativity to ensure memorable, mission-driven experiences for participants, donors, volunteers, and partners.
In this role, you will be a central contributor to Waypoint’s two signature annual events:
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SleepOut – a statewide awareness and fundraising event supporting runaway and homeless youth
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Touch-a-Truck – a family-friendly community event that draws thousands to learn, play, and connect
You will also assist with smaller stewardship gatherings and community engagement activities that help deepen donor relationships and expand Waypoint’s impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate event logistics including venue arrangements, timelines, equipment needs, and on-site setup and breakdown
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Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors, sponsors, and community partners
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Support volunteer recruitment, communication, and day-of coordination
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Assist with donor and sponsor engagement through outreach, stewardship, and event-day hospitality
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Help manage event registrations, tracking, and follow-up
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Collaborate closely with the Philanthropy team to ensure events reflect Waypoint’s mission, values, and community-centered approach
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Contribute to creative planning, event design, and storytelling opportunities that elevate participant experience
What You Bring
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A warm, personable communication style and a genuine enthusiasm for connecting with people
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Strong organizational skills and ability to manage many moving pieces with calm and care
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Experience supporting events, volunteer coordination, or community engagement (professional or volunteer experience welcomed)
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Ability to work some evenings or weekends as needed for event activities
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Comfort working both independently and collaboratively within a mission-driven team
Why Waypoint?
Since 1850, Waypoint has been a trusted partner to New Hampshire individuals and families. Our work is rooted in compassion, dignity, and empowerment—and our events play a meaningful role in advancing that mission. As part of our Philanthropy Program, you will help foster community connections that translate into real impact for the people we serve.
Join Us
If you’re energized by community-building, inspired by purpose-driven work, and skilled at creating experiences that bring people together, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today at https://www.waypointnh.org/jobs and help us create events that spark connection, generosity, and positive change.