Events Coordinator Volunteer Opportunity: Quick Summary

At Believe in Me, we envision a world where every child has the self-confidence and support needed to explore their potential and achieve success. Through innovative and caring programs, we strive to empower marginalized children and first-generation college students, offering them resources for learning, growth, and joy. Join us in our mission to make a lasting difference in the lives of these children and young adults. iLevelUP, an innovative initiative under Believe in Me, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Volunteer Events Coordinator to oversee event planning, coordination, and volunteer management. In this role, you will ensure the seamless execution of events by handling logistics, managing volunteers, and overseeing event details. Your leadership will ensure that our events are well-coordinated, engaging, and successful in promoting our mission to empower first-generation college students.

Job ID: ILU-EVENTS-COORDINATOR-VOL-001 • Workplace: Remote • Type: Volunteer • Date posted: 2026-07-28

About iLevelUP

iLevelUP, an initiative of Believe in Me, empowers first-generation college students with practical guidance, personalized resources, and a supportive community for college and career success.

Events Coordinator Volunteer Role Overview

At Believe in Me, we envision a world where every child has the self-confidence and support needed to explore their potential and achieve success. Through innovative and caring programs, we strive to empower marginalized children and first-generation college students, offering them resources for learning, growth, and joy. Join us in our mission to make a lasting difference in the lives of these children and young adults. iLevelUP, an innovative initiative under Believe in Me, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Volunteer Events Coordinator to oversee event planning, coordination, and volunteer management. In this role, you will ensure the seamless execution of events by handling logistics, managing volunteers, and overseeing event details. Your leadership will ensure that our events are well-coordinated, engaging, and successful in promoting our mission to empower first-generation college students.

Events Coordinator Key Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Coordination: Oversee all logistical aspects of event planning, including coordinating with vendors, managing event timelines, and ensuring all event materials are ready and available.
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and manage event volunteers, ensuring they are well-prepared and assigned to tasks that align with their skills.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, communications, and fundraising teams to ensure events are aligned with iLevelUP’s broader organizational goals.
• On-Site Event Management: Serve as the primary point of contact during events, ensuring all volunteers and event details are well-coordinated for smooth execution.
• Post-Event Debriefing: Facilitate post-event debriefs to gather feedback from volunteers and staff, assess event success, and identify areas for improvement.
• Communication & Outreach: Communicate regularly with volunteers and team members to keep them informed about event details, expectations, and roles.
• Budget Oversight: Assist in managing the event budget, ensuring that expenses are tracked and events are executed within the allocated budget.

Events Coordinator Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning, volunteer management, or similar roles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate volunteers.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make quick decisions during live events to ensure smooth operations.
• Proficiency in project management tools, Google Suite, and event management software.
• A passion for education and a commitment to supporting first-generation college students.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience coordinating large-scale events, including galas, fundraisers, or community outreach programs.
• Familiarity with volunteer recruitment and management strategies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a calm, solutions-oriented approach.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a significant impact by leading events that directly support iLevelUP’s mission of empowering first-generation college students.
• Collaborate with a passionate and mission-driven team dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for donors, students, and the community.
• Enhance your skills in event management, volunteer coordination, and leadership while working on impactful, real-world projects.
• Enjoy flexible volunteering hours in a fully remote position, with on-site event management opportunities.

Why This Events Coordinator Volunteer Role Matters

First, your expertise will strengthen practical support for first-generation college students. In addition, you will collaborate with mission-driven volunteers across disciplines. As a result, your work can improve the clarity, reliability, and reach of iLevelUP resources. Meanwhile, you can build meaningful experience and demonstrate measurable contributions. Finally, this remote role offers flexibility while keeping student outcomes at the center.

For example, you will turn your expertise into practical support for students. Additionally, you will document progress and share useful insights with collaborators. Therefore, the team can make informed decisions and improve its work. At the same time, you will receive clear priorities and opportunities to contribute independently. Likewise, cross-functional partners will help remove blockers. Consequently, successful work can reach more students. In practice, consistent communication and reliable follow-through matter. Ultimately, the goal is a more useful and inclusive iLevelUP experience.

Time Commitment & Location

Flexible volunteer schedule; specific expectations will be discussed during onboarding.

This is a remote volunteering position with flexible hours to accommodate volunteers from various time zones.

How to Apply

Ready to contribute your expertise to iLevelUP? Submit your resume and a brief statement of interest.

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