Fast Facts

The Events Coordinator at College Possible will plan and execute engaging events to support student participation and community partnerships, playing a vital role in the organization's mission to help students access and succeed in higher education.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include organizing student-centered events, managing campus visits, and supporting the External Relations Team with various events, all aimed at enhancing student engagement and building partnerships.

Skills: Applicants should possess strong event planning experience, project management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; excellent communication and public speaking abilities are also essential.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and at least two years of full-time work experience in event planning and partnership cultivation are required; experience with AmeriCorps programs is a plus.

Location: St Paul, MN, US

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $45,000 - $60,000.

Events Coordinator 

College Possible - Minnesota 

This Work Is Our Mission

At College Possible, we believe talent is universal. For many students, the path to college can feel overwhelming or out of reach. That's where you come in.

We support students on their journey to higher education by providing personalized coaching, resources, and guidance. When you join College Possible, you become part of a team dedicated to making college access and success a reality. Together, we help students navigate the admissions process, overcome challenges, and earn their degrees.

Our Impact

87% of College Possible students are admitted to college and are enrolled at 866 colleges and universities across the United States. Nationwide, we've served 99,000+ students since 2000.

Why Join Our Team?

When you work at College Possible, you're not just taking a job-you're advancing a mission to help more students get to and through college. You'll play a direct role in helping students achieve their educational goals and build brighter futures.

Key Benefits

✅ Professional Growth Access training, mentorship, and career development opportunities as you support student success.

✅ Mission-Driven Impact Make a direct difference in students' lives by helping them access and complete college.

✅ Collaborative Community Join a team that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence in service of students.

✅ Work-Life Balance Enjoy flexible work options, unlimited PTO, and resources to support your well-being.

Your Role as Events Coordinator

The Events Coordinator will plan and execute student-facing events, increasing student participation and engagement, and building and strengthening community partnerships. The Events Coordinator will lead on a variety of high school and college student focused events, including direct student outreach, material creation, and staff trainings. The Events Coordinator will also support the coordination of events hosted by our External Relations Team.

• Program Event Coordination: In collaboration with Program team leadership, develop a calendar of events to support Access and Success student-facing programming. Coordinate the planning and implementation of program events, including staff and student communication, event staffing, cross-functional team collaboration, resource creation, booking transportation, communicating with external organizations and vendors, and maintaining internal safety protocols. Events include end-of-year celebration for high school students, career panels, and other internal college-exposure opportunities for staff.
• Campus Visit Management: Plan and manage the Access Program campus visit opportunities to partner colleges, including communicating with students, communicating with partner colleges, managing student RSVP process, creating post-event reports, and supporting the overall management of partnerships with colleges.
• External Relations Team Event Support: Provide event planning and implementation support for the College Possible Minnesota External Relations Team, including 25th Anniversary Gala and individual giving donor events.
• Train Staff and AmeriCorps: Ensure AmeriCorps members and College Possible staff are adequately trained in order to effectively promote events to students and execute high quality events. This may include creating and communicating process workflows, designing resources and describing opportunities for use, creating staffing plans and responsibilities, collecting feedback, and more.
• Evaluate, Track and Report on Progress: Independently or through the supervision of the Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement, regularly review event data, including RSVPS, attendance, and program engagement, to evaluate event impact and improvements. Support managers in staff supervision by providing regular data updates, upcoming event priorities, and other program data analysis to increase event participation by students and ensure data accuracy.
• Special Projects and other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Related Work Experience:

• At least two full years full-time work experience required;
• Demonstrated success and experience in event planning, events ranging in size from 30 attendees to over 1,000 attendees required;
• Demonstrated success and experience in project management and/or partnership cultivation required;
• Experience with AmeriCorps, VISTA, or other service programs preferable, not required.

Computer/Software Skills:

• Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Office Suite programs.
• Experience with Salesforce preferable, not required

Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements:

• Ability to work well with diverse types of people in a team environment;
• Sound time management skills, ability to manage multiple projects independently, meet deadlines, and handle complex and stressful situations in a calm and appropriate manner;
• Polished communication skills, both written and verbal, for building relationships and credibility with external partners;
• Detail focused in event planning and event management;
• Strong public speaking skills;
• Demonstrated evidence of creativity and resourcefulness;
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed
• Office environment with limited travel
• Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 7 hours a day

What We Offer

In addition to joining a committed, diverse, values-based organization, we offer:

• An opportunity for you to have a tremendous impact both internally and in the broader country
• a competitive salary commensurate with experience
• excellent benefits including complete health, dental, life, short-term and long-term insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Encouraged sustainability through a generous paid time off program
• Personalized professional development and growth opportunities

To Join Our Growing College Possible Team

Please apply at: www.CollegePossible.org/careers Include a resume and cover letter.