YMCA EVENTS ASSISTANT

Apply Job Type Part-time Description POSITION SUMMARY: Help bring YMCA events to life! The Events Assistant supports the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina’s Development Department by helping plan and deliver races and community events that connect people to the Y’s mission. Reporting to the Community Relations & Events Director, this role combines behind-the-scenes planning, communications and social media, and hands-on event support. It’s an opportunity for a personable, organized team player who enjoys both preparing the details and seeing an event come together. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Represents the YMCA at community events, creating a welcoming and approachable experience while promoting programs, answering questions, and engaging community members. Supports communications and social media efforts by preparing content, sharing updates, and promoting YMCA programs and events. Completes administrative and desk-based work, including event planning, scheduling, correspondence, recordkeeping, and tracking event details. Collaborates with YMCA staff, community partners, and contracted race companies to plan and carry out races and outreach events. Assists with event logistics including food and water, traffic notifications, vendor services, accommodations, and supplies. Manages increased workloads leading up to and during YMCA races throughout the year and provides hands-on support with day-of setup, event operations, and breakdown. Communicates with volunteers to share event information, provide instructions, and answer questions. Serves as a YMCA representative when interacting with schools, churches, sponsors, and other community organizations. Assists with securing sponsorships and maintaining sponsor relationships. Organizes and maintains promotional items, giveaways, and event supplies. Travels weekly between YMCA locations, community sites, and event venues to support program and event responsibilities. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At the Y, we strive to live our purpose of strengthening communities with intention and purpose every day. We welcome all: we are open to everyone. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We nurture: we support you on your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support…