Job Description

Name	Details
Address Line 1	Richardson, Texas
City	Richardson
Website	irusa.org
Closing Date	31-Mar-2026
Gender	Any
Qualification	Appropriate Certification as per Job Criteria
Salary	$ 36,000 Per Annum
Language:	English
Eligible to work in:	United States
Pension Provision	no
Confidential	no
Accomodation Details :
Legal Check	no

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Jobs Details

Title:             Events Coordinator Status:          Ramadan Temporary, part-time (29 hours or less per week) Location:      Richardson, TX Division:       Fund Development An Event Coordinator at Islamic Relief USA requires a detail-oriented and passionate individual who is also a team player. The Event Coordinator will play a key role in planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of events that support our mission to provide humanitarian aid and strengthen community engagement. This position requires excellent organizational skills, creativity, and a commitment to the values and vision of Islamic Relief USA. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports in planning and coordinating special events, guest speaker tours, concert tours and fundraising programs.
• Assists in creating, organizing and implementing community fundraising programs.
• Helps identify prospective event sponsors.
• Negotiates contracts with facilities and hotels and manages the budget for all events.
• Facilitates services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, catering, signage, displays, etc.
• Coordinates schedules for speakers, performers to ensure a smooth flow of the event.
• Represents Islamic Relief USA at local functions.
• Assists in planning yearly and quarterly regional plans and Keeps detailed timeline of the events
• Assists in planning and attending fundraising and sponsored community events.
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail and fax.
• Records and reports minutes during quarterly meetings.
• Manages official records, including financial records.
• Manages incoming donations and completes paper work.
• Schedules office meetings and follows-up.
• Punctually prepares and submits office reimbursement forms as needed.
• Ensures that expenses and invoices are paid in an accurate and timely manner.
• Plans and leads meetings with staff and volunteers.
• Extends and maintains communication with volunteers.
• Serves on task forces and committees related to volunteerism.
• Must be able to independently travel within region and nationally to attend events as needed.
• Recruits volunteers for local and national events.
• Follows up with potential volunteer emails and phone calls.
• Be on-site to oversee the setup and ensure that the event runs according to schedule
• Be a point of contact for both clients and vendors.
• Event coordinators must be quick thinkers and problem solvers. If issues or unforeseen challenges arise during the event, they need to address them promptly to keep things on track.
• Be a liaison with various vendors such as catering services, audiovisual technicians and decorators.
• Negotiates contracts, coordinate services, and ensure that all vendors are aligned with the event's requirements.
• Plans and coordinate logistical details, including transportation, accommodations, itineraries, permits or licenses.
• Conducts a post-event evaluation to assess the success of the event, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
• Works independently and with the larger teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and strong people skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail: excellent time-management, networking and multitasking skills.
• Work independently and in a team and possess strong time management skills
• Experience in formulating and managing multiple event budgets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Strong sense of ownership over projects and tasks, and able to identify new opportunities.
• The candidate must show the commitment to IRUSA’s faith inspired values and principles as well as a commitment to the vision and mission of the organization.
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changes with quick adjustments
• Be able to travel to various cities for events and conferences
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work under tight deadlines and in fast-paced environments

Additional Notes: The anticipated hire date for this position is February 15, 2026 to March 30, 2026. Priority may be given to those with more flexibility in their availability. Islamic Relief USA is committed to taking a zero tolerance approach, which means acting on every allegation in line with agreed procedures. IRUSA representatives must adhere to the organizational values: Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice, and Custodianship. In accordance with these

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