Events Coordinator – Part-Time Seasonal / Temporary

Overview

About the Community Sailing Center (CSC)
Our mission is to encourage and celebrate the responsible use and long-term stewardship of Lake Champlain by fostering educational and recreational opportunities for all members of our community. The Community Sailing Center is unique. We are sailors, paddlers and recreation enthusiasts who share a deep passion for Lake Champlain because we live near and recreate in it regularly. We believe everyone deserves to play on, learn from and ultimately take care of Vermont’s greatest natural resource, Lake Champlain.
The CSC is located on the waterfront in Burlington, VT and has been operating for 20 years. As the only Community Sailing Center in the state the CSC offers a variety of programs for youth, adults, students, and the visiting sailing and paddling enthusiast. We also host several signature events each year bringing the community together to celebrate the Lake. CSC’s diverse programs range from recreational to racing, accommodating every sailor. Our fleet is composed of O’pen Bics, Hartley 10s, 420’s, Lasers, Sonars, Rhodes 19s, and Stand Up Paddleboards, kayaks and canoes.
Beyond teaching sailing at the CSC, Burlington has numerous opportunities to offer. There are several yacht clubs in the nearby towns providing racing almost daily on dinghies and keelboats. Lake Champlain is a destination for larger regattas each summer as well. Local sailors are always interested in having new crew.

Overview
We are looking for an energetic and detail oriented person to run our venue rentals this season. Typical tasks include answering emails and phones, coordinating schedules, setting up equipment, being a point of contact on the day of events. Experience with Google and Microsoft Office are preferred. No boating experience is needed. No Events experience required, willing to train the right candidate. Part-time position with opportunities for full time.

Time Commitment: Long Term, Seasonal
Responsible to: Office Manager

Qualifications
1. Comfortable with basic administrative tasks.
2. Availability in evenings and weekends.
3. Previous customer service experience preferred.
4. Ability to communicate basic information in a positive way.
5. Detail oriented and organized.
6. Positive, enthusiastic and flexible attitude.
7. Experience in working in a fast paced customer facing environment.
8. Experience with the event industry is a plus but not required.

PAY RATE:  $19 hourly base pay for Part Time

Responsibilities
1. The Events Coordinator must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all clients effectively and with respect.
2. Keep up to date with event correspondence through email and phone communication.
3. Provide a high level of customer service. Greet and welcome clients and answer questions related to events, as well as general facility information.
4. Knowledgeable of all policies of the Center, specifi cally around operations and event policies. Able to communicate needs between clients and organization.
5. Representing the organization as the venue coordinator during events and when advertising or booking events.
6. Organizing event supplies and setting up and breaking down equipment.
7. Able to work independently and represent the organization over phone and email.
8. Understanding of CSC programs and facility policies.
9. Perform additional tasks as necessary including offi ce and facility upkeep, etc.

Perks:
● Sailing: As an employee of Community Sailing Center you are invited to use any of our idle paddle or sail boats during business hours.
● Education: The Community Sailing Center offers a wide variety of sailing education. Learn to sail or expand your sailing skills in our classes and clinics (based on availability).
● Racing: The Community Sailing Center would love to see you hone your skills and provide some competition. You are invited to race in the Friday night series with a CSC boat pending boat availability.
● Discounts: Our organization has established relationships with local businesses to provide discounts to the Community Sailing Center Staff. You will receive a list of staff discounts at staff training.
● Pro-forms: Our organization has established one or more relationships with companies willing to offer discounts on products. You will receive a list of pro-forms at staff training.

Dates of Employment
This is a part time, seasonal position. Exact dates of employment are negotiable. Availability to work nights and weekends is a must. Position can be combined with another position for FULL TIME  hours from June- August.
May 1- October 13, 2025

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