About Communities In Schools of North Carolina:

At Communities In Schools, we are “all-in” for kids. It is our passion-- it is our mission. As the State Office for North Carolina, we deliver CIS programs across the state and we collaborate with local affiliate organizations, to provide resources and create communities of caring adults who work hand-in-hand with educators to make sure young people have the tools they need to stay in school and achieve in life. Communities In Schools is the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, serving 1.5 million students in 2,400 sites across the country. We achieve this mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who have a passion for what we do. At CISNC, we value relationships, collaboration, learning, integrity and commitment.

Position Overview:

Contracted Position: June 2025-October 2025

The Special Projects position supports the success of CISNC’s special events, focusing on planning, organization, and execution of the event. This position takes a lead role in soliciting sponsorships, securing items for live and silent auction, show flow and script, event logistics, youth speakers, recruiting/directing event volunteers, coordinating print materials & signage, and more. This position helps advance CISNC’s mission by building community engagement through strategic fundraising efforts that directly support youth and programs.

Location & Core Business Hours:

CISNC State Office; 30+ hour per week; On-Site

This is a contracted full-time position to run from June 2025 through October 2025, with flexible hours based on the project timeline and event schedule. Some evening and weekend availability may be required during peak periods, including the event itself.

Essential Functions

This position will work closely with the VP of External Affairs, CISNC staff, volunteers, and community partners to secure fundraising items, packages, and ensure smooth operations leading to the event. The role involves item solicitation, tracking, package creation, description writing, and auction site preparation, as well as event-day setup and support. Mileage will be reimbursed when completing pick-ups, deliveries and any other event-related activities that take place outside of the state office.

Core Competencies

Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills are essential for success in this role, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.

Job Competencies

• Strong organizational and project management skills with an ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with fundraising, event planning, or donor engagement is a plus.
• Comfortable with Excel sheets, and virtual collaboration tools.
• Availability for in-person meetings, item pickup/delivery, and on-site event participation.
• Volunteer management.
• Event software knowledge a plus (“Greater Giving”).

Required Education/Experience

· High School Diploma

· Event planning and execution experience – at least one year or more

Starting pay: $22.00/hour