Cultural Heritage Events Coordinator

The Event Coordinator is responsible for developing, planning, implementing and overseeing the Cultural Heritage events, programs and organizational workshops. The Event Coordinator works closely with volunteers and committee members to ensure that all events are delivered on time, within budget, and at the desired level of quality. This individual cultivates positive long-term relationships with all workshop contractors and event stakeholders, especially committee members and sponsors, and seeks to consistently improve event execution and revenues. The event coordinator is also responsible for providing support to other Morongo and outside community organization events to help ensure their success, when requested by the organization.

Oversee all organizational event planning, coordination, and implementation including budgeting, logistics and evaluation. Develop event program materials in coordination with organizational leadership including invitations, sponsorship packages, and other collateral material as necessary.

Increase community and membership outreach through all forms of viral marketing and social media networking efforts, including Cultural Heritage Facebook, Powwow website and other electronic accounts.

Perform varied and responsible tasks in support of the Cultural Heritage Department using judgement and discretion; coordinate, prioritize project activities and coordinate flow of communications, assuring smooth operation; maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.

Oversee the processing of vendor applications, payment and booth assignments for events. Ensure the events have proper liability insurance documentation before the event dates.

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• High School Graduate or GED
• Two (2) years’ experience in planning, coordinating, and executing day-of logistics for special events of all sizes, preferably in the Native American community. Interest in the cultivation and preservation of Native American heritage.
• Experience working with a tribal nation, preferably in California.
• Internal candidates preferred
• Qualified Indians will be given preference in employment as required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (24 U.S.C. 450, et seq.) and other relevant laws.