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We're Hiring: Events Coordinator

Preserve Rhode Island
50 minutes ago
2 min read

Title: Events Coordinator (20-30 hours/week, includes occasional nights and weekends)

 

Summary: The Events Coordinator is a professional with a passion for Rhode Island’s historic and unique places. They will dual report to the Director of Lippitt House Museum and the Director of Communications and Events to plan and execute both private event rentals and public programming for Preserve Rhode Island and its property, Lippitt House Museum.

 

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain an events work plan.

  • Solicit quotes (through phone or email) from contractors (e.g., caterers).

  • With support from supervisor(s), manage event budgets and keep track of expenses.

  • Plan and attend the following public events:

    • 2-4 Anchor Circle (donor society) events

    • The Scotch and Champagne Party

    • The Rose Garden Party

    • The Rhody Awards

    • The Statewide Preservation Conference

  • Manage inquiries, sales and contracts for the booking of private events at Lippitt House Museum.

  • Serve as day-of coordinator for private events (note: may include holidays).

 

Salary/Compensation: Salary range: $20 - $25/hour. An additional bonus will be included if event targets/performance metrics are met.

 

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits, including a 401(3)b plan with employer match (after 1 year of service), and paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick leave). A full list of benefits will be made available during the interview process.

 

Job Qualifications and Professional Skills: 

  • At least one year of experience in event planning

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service skills

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of donors and volunteers

  • Ability to work individually and in a team environment

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills

  • Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks

  • Ability to manage project budgets

 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

  • A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

  • Must be able to stand, walk, reach and bend for more than 50% of working hours.

  • Must be able to lift upwards of 40 pounds.

 

To apply, please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter (addressed to Ruth Taylor) to jobs@preserveri.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those submitted prior to November 15, 2026.

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