Emeril Lagasse Foundation | New Orleans
Emeril Lagasse Foundation is a 501c (3) public charity headquartered in听New Orleans. Our mission is to create opportunities to听inspire, mentor and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition, and arts education.听 We support thousands of youth each year through three programs: the Community Grants program, Emeril鈥檚 Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen, and the Aar贸n S谩nchez Impact Fund.听
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Fundraising is a crucial part of the Foundation鈥檚 efforts and essential to achieving its mission. Funding for the Foundation鈥檚 programs is provided through individual and corporate donations and annual fundraising events. Each fall, the Foundation hosts its signature annual fundraising weekend, which includes the black-tie gala and top ranked charity wine auction,听Carnivale du Vin. In the spring, the Foundation hosts听Line, Vine & Dine, a weekend fishing tournament in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the听Throwdown Weekend, a spirited BBQ competition in Walton County, FL. In the summer, the Foundation hosts听Fueling the Future, a golf tournament and gala in The Woodlands, TX.
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Position Description:
The听Event Coordinator听will support the听Director of Events听and the听Advancement Team听in executing event logistics, including chef and wine activations, vendor coordination, auction development, and onsite event support. This role involves administrative responsibilities essential to maintaining an efficient and well-organized advancement department. The ideal candidate has strong communication and problem-solving skills, with experience in event coordination, high-end customer service and hospitality. Exceptional attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and strong writing skills are key to success in this role. As an integral part of the foundation team, this position collaborates closely with the听Advancement Team听to ensure seamless event execution and donor engagement.
Specific responsibilities include:
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Fundraising
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- Event & Vendor Logistics
o听听听Assist in Chef Activations (travel, rentals, onsite logistics)
o听听听Assist in Wine Activations (travel, shipping/receiving, product organization, onsite logistics)
o听听听Assist in Sponsor Activations (travel, rentals, onsite logistics)
- Coordinate听hotel blocks, air travel and ground transportation for chefs, wines, sponsors
o听听听Organize and execute Hospitality Suites on-site
o听听听Assist in updating event production schedules
o听听听Support vendor logistics and coordination
- Travel to fundraising event weekends, approximately 4-5 times per year
- Auction Development & Execution
o听听听Lead Silent & Super Silent Auction development
o听听听Manage silent and super lot item solicitation, receiving, inventorying, and onsite setup
o听听听Write silent auction lot descriptions, including images/logos in Greater Giving (GG)
o听听听Oversee post-auction follow-ups, including winner connections and item shipping
o听听听Manage tracking of auction redemption trips and redemption coordination with guests
o听听听Handle auction redemption for Super Silent and Live Wine Lots
- Sponsorship & Hospitality Support
o听听听Assist with hospitality packets and mailings
o听听听Support in-kind sponsor coordination
o听听听Track in-kind event donations (auction items & beverages)
o听听听Support advancement team with stewardship touchpoints and tasks
o听听听Handle various administrative and logistical tasks, including procurement, deliveries, and special assignments as needed.
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Administration
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- Donor Management Database
o听听听Support the Advancement Services Manager with database imports, exports, and maintenance
o听听听Manage auction solicitation constituents and maintain database records
o听听听Assist with yearly tax letter edits, and mailings
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- Storage & Shipping Coordination
o听听听Manage storage unit organization
o听听听Oversee shipping/moving logistics (PakMail)
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Reports To:听Director of Events
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Skills and Qualifications:
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- BA or BS degree preferred
- 3-5 years in event coordination, logistics, or administration required
- Nonprofit experience or volunteerism preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- CMS or CRM experience preferred; Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge & Greater Giving being a plus
- Strong verbal & written communication skills required
- Ability to manage projects independently
- Deadline-driven, organized, & detail-oriented
- Proactive & problem-solving mindset
- Professional demeanor and conduct
- Able to lift 40 lbs for event setup
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All applicants should include a cover letter in addition to their r茅sum茅. Please send materials to opportunities@emeril.org.
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The听Event Coordinator听will be a part of a unique team of professionals and will adhere to the mission, vision and values of Emeril Lagasse Foundation, along with performing other duties as assigned. The staff values include being ready and flexible, committed to excellence, creative and innovative, respectful, and passionate, with attention to work-life balance.
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This is a salaried, full-time position averaging 40-45 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.听 A resident of greater New Orleans area is required. Some travel, nights and weekends are required in association with fundraising event weekends or representing the foundation at various functions. 听
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Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Salary of $50,000-52,000 commensurate with experience as well as level of education and training
- Health, Vision and Dental benefits
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and LTD
- Optional Additional Life Insurance and Dependent Care Savings Account
- 10 Annual PTO days
- Up to 10 Days of Accrued Sick Time after 3 months of employment
- Paid Holidays Off include:
- New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Hybrid remote work structure
- Support for professional development
