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SCEF is Hiring

  • scott8609
  • Jul 7
  • 2 min read

Job Opening: Part-Time Event Coordinator


Organization: San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF)

Location: San Carlos, CA (Hybrid)

Status: Beginning August/September 2025. Part-Time. Approximately 1,300 hours annually. Hours vary during the year. Some nights and weekends.


Are you an organized, tech-savvy multitasker with a passion for community and education? The San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF) is seeking a Part-Time Event Coordinator to support the behind-the-scenes operations of our signature fundraising events—including the Evening at TOWN, Read-a-Thon, Starlight Gala,  Live Auction, and Online Auctions.


What You’ll Do

As Event Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our events and campaigns run smoothly by:

  • Managing the SCEF auction platform including packaging items, uploading images and maintaining listings on online auction platforms.

  • Support board volunteers in the acquisition of auction items

  • Promoting curated auction packages, community experiences, and teacher-donated outings  

  • Creating and managing event ticketing pages

  • Using software to build and manage the Read-a-Thon interface and communicating results to participants and teachers

  • Writing clear, engaging catalog and event descriptions

  • Developing and managing spreadsheets to track progress and data

  • Providing professional, timely support to donors, events participants, party hosts, auction bidders, staff, and community partners

  • Join with staff and volunteers to work during in-person events


What You Bring

  • Required: Experience with databases and Excel/Google Sheets

  • Strong customer service skills and a professional, collaborative approach

  • Excellent written communication and attention to detail

  • Comfort with online tools and event/auction platforms

  • Familiarity with Greater Giving and Pledgestar a plus

  • Experience working with volunteers

  • Highly organized, tech-comfortable, and proactive

  • Bonus: Experience in nonprofit, school fundraising, or event coordination


Why Join SCEF?

The San Carlos Education Foundation helps ensure a well-rounded public education by funding key programs and educators in our local schools. Join a mission-driven, supportive team doing meaningful work for San Carlos students.


Apply Now

To apply, send your resume and a brief cover letter to jobs@scefkids.org

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis—apply early for priority consideration

 
 
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