US - Events Coordinator

Job Description - Events Coordinator (SBA)

Job Title: Event Coordinator – Small Builders Association

Reports to: Executive Director | Department: Programs & Partnerships

About SBA:

The Small Builders Association (SBA), powered by AlphaX Foundation, is a growing alliance of builders, developers, and housing innovators committed to shaping the future of equitable housing and community development. We host industry events, build strategic partnerships, and provide members with education, resources, and advocacy.

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and people-oriented Event Coordinator to lead the planning and execution of our events—including member mixers, training workshops, roundtables, expos, and public-private partnership forums.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a wide range of SBA events (virtual and in-person), ensuring smooth logistics and high-quality experience
• Develop and maintain event timelines, task lists, and vendor schedules
• Work closely with the marketing and communications team to promote events across all channels
• Coordinate venue booking, catering, AV, and on-site logistics
• Support speaker and guest communications, registration setup, and follow-ups
• Collaborate with internal departments and partners to align events with SBA’s mission
• Maintain a calendar of events and manage post-event surveys and reporting

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in event planning, hospitality, nonprofit programming, or project coordination
• Strong project management and multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Detail-oriented with a passion for creating engaging and smooth-running events
• Proficient in tools like Eventbrite and Canva (or willing to learn)

Preferred Traits:

• Creative problem-solver with a positive, can-do attitude
• Passionate about community-building, housing equity, or the built environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional startup-like environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities to grow with a mission-driven organization
• A collaborative, inclusive team culture
• The chance to help shape the future of housing through meaningful work