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Job Title: Event Coordinator

Location: Portland, Oregon (some hybrid flexibility)
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Director of Brand and Marketing

Job Overview:

Sport Oregon is looking for a passionate, detail-obsessed Events Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and evaluation of all Sport Oregon events — flagship fundraisers, community celebrations, internal events and everything in between — in service of growing the Sport Oregon brand and deepening our community impact. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, takes pride in flawless execution, and is energized by wearing many hats. You'll work closely with partners, sponsors, volunteers, and community members, and you'll be given the tools and mentorship to grow into a well-rounded events professional.

Job Duties:

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of all external and internal Sport Oregon events, including our Big Swing golf tournament, Oregon Sports Awards, board meetings, and membership events

• Lead Sport Oregon Foundation events and She Flies/Play Oregon initiative events, including the annual Fuel the Future fundraising gala and the National Girls & Women in Sports Day Celebration

• Own event operations from concept to close-out — including logistics, programming, partner relations, sponsor fulfillment, and vendor management

• Recruit, schedule, and lead volunteer teams on-site at events, building and maintaining strong relationships across the Sport Oregon community

• Manage event support contractors and coordinate with internal team members to ensure seamless event delivery

• Manage event inventory and warehouse organization

• Manage and facilitate the She Flies Community Grant cycle, including strategic planning, procedural support, outreach, and impact assessment

• Collaborate with marketing on event messaging and communications planning

• Staff all Sport Oregon events, including evening and weekend commitments

Job Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in event coordination, marketing, or a related field — we will consider strong recent graduates with demonstrated experience

• Passion for sports, community, and the mission of Sport Oregon

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills — this is non-negotiable

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive under pressure

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience or familiarity with event platforms such as Eventbrite and Greater Giving

• Experience with project management tools, including Notion/Asana

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays

• Entrepreneurial spirit and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

• Team player — we are a small, agile team, and everyone carries weight

• Experience in the sports and/or nonprofit industries preferred but not required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

• A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation

What We Offer:

• Compensation: $50,000 – $60,000 depending on experience

• Sport Oregon offers a benefits package including medical and dental, with full coverage of monthly premiums

• Simple IRA Retirement plan starting after 12 months of employment

• We offer a dynamic, challenging, and supportive environment. We are a small team that is hungry to innovate and build something incredible. We foster a strong community and an active environment where everyone strives for excellence, balance, and the achievement of their full potential.

• This is a full-time position based at the Sport Oregon office in Portland, Oregon, with hybrid schedule flexibility.

Sport Oregon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sport Oregon does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.