Event Coordinator

Company Description Artportunity Knocks is a leading arts education organization founded in 2007 with a mission to empower youth through the Arts, Education, Community Service, and Bridging Cultures. The organization designs programs that connect arts and academics, giving young people positive social-emotional outlets while supporting their educational growth. Recognizing that arts programs are often cut from school budgets, Artportunity Knocks offers a variety of enrichment courses to ensure access to meaningful artistic experiences. The organization focuses on underserved students, many from low-income and single-parent homes, and has transformed its programs to be free or low cost so that no child is excluded based on economic status. Artportunity Knocks has established a strong reputation across the United States for expanding arts access and industry-level experiences to disadvantaged youth.

Role Description The Event Coordinator is a contract, on-site role based in Atlanta, GA, responsible for planning and executing events that support Artportunity Knocks’ programs and community initiatives. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating event logistics, such as venue arrangements, schedules, equipment, and supplies, and collaborating with staff, partners, and volunteers to ensure smooth operations. The role involves communicating with stakeholders, responding to inquiries, managing guest lists, and supporting on-site registration and attendee experience. The Event Coordinator will assist with vendor relations, basic budgeting and tracking of event expenses, and support promotional activities to drive attendance and engagement. This position also requires post-event follow-up, reporting, and continuous improvement of event processes aligned with the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Event Planning, Administration and Event Management skills to coordinate logistics, timelines, and execution of small and large-scale events.
• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills to interact professionally with youth, families, partners, vendors, and volunteers.
• Support event promotion, secure sponsors, and assist with building community and corporate partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site and hybrid, manage multiple events, and remain organized in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Experience in nonprofit related events is beneficial.
• Proficiency with common office and event management and social media tools (e.g., FB events, email, scheduling platforms, and eventbrite).
• Availability to work evenings or weekends as needed for events.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in event management, communications, or related fields is a plus.