Administrative Skills, Board Meeting, Business Growth, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Event Management, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Logistics, Mail Processing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Networking Events, New Store Openings, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Photography, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Writing Skills
PART-TIME EVENTS COORDINATOR / OFFICE ASSISTANT
Location: Southeast Los Angeles County, CA
Schedule: Approximately 3 days per week in-office, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed for events.
Position Summary
A local business membership organization is seeking an organized, dependable, and personable individual who enjoys working with people and supporting the local business community. This role serves as a key representative of the organization, helping coordinate events, engage with members, and build relationships that strengthen and grow the business community.
Key Responsibilities
Event Coordination
• Attend and assist with networking events, grand openings, business mixers, community events, and board meetings.
• Coordinate event logistics with local businesses, venues, sponsors, and vendors.
• Prepare event materials, promotional collateral, membership information, and registration documents.
• Assist with event setup, guest registration, photography coordination, and attendee engagement.
• Support event planning efforts from concept through execution.
Office & Membership Support
• Answer incoming phone calls, emails, and general inquiries.
• Retrieve, organize, and distribute mail and communications.
• Maintain accurate records of memberships, events, and organizational communications.
• Assist with membership applications, renewals, and member follow-up.
• Welcome members, prospective members, and guests while promoting programs, events, and membership benefits.
• Provide general administrative support to leadership and board members as needed.
Qualifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Previous administrative, customer service, event coordination, hospitality, nonprofit, chamber, or community relations experience preferred.
Personal Attributes
• Friendly, professional, and approachable.
• Comfortable networking with business owners, community leaders, and professionals.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and customer-service focused.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• A natural ambassador who enjoys connecting people, building relationships, and fostering community engagement.
Compensation
Up to $25/hr
• Part-time position
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to work closely with local business and community leaders
• Community-focused and relationship-driven environment