Copper River Nouveau (CRN) is the Prince William Sound Science Center’s annual fundraising gala, set for June 7, 2025. It’s a celebration of regional resilience, science, education, community, and wild salmon. During this event, we honor the effort it takes from the Science Center and our partners near and far to maintain community resilience among healthy ecosystems.
The Prince William Sound Science Center solicits applications for a part-time, temporary Auction Coordinator for CRN. The Auction Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of the online and live auctions. You will report directly to the CRN Event Coordinator and work with our fundraising board committee members and other volunteers.
Tasks include but are not limited to pre-event solicitations and data entry; taking and compiling photographs of auction items for online presentation; event day set-up and management; mailing auction items; sending tax receipts; and other follow up requirements.
Hours will be part-time and flexible February through mid-May. Mid-May through mid-June will require full-time work. Total time for the project will be approximately 320 hours of work and is expected to go through June 2025. Must be available all day on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Salary and benefits: The hourly wage ranges from $15 to $20, based on experience. This position is overtime eligible. As this is a temporary, part-time position, the sole benefit provided is workers' compensation coverage.
How to apply: Email the following to Development and Communications Manager Signe Baumann (sbaumann@pwssc.org) with the subject line “PWSSC Event Assistant: [Your First and Last Name]”: a 1-page statement of interest detailing your experience and interests in event coordination and why the Science Center would be a meaningful workplace for you; a resume; a list of two references including contact information. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer. Employees are subject to background checks. Submit application materials by 5pm AKDT on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Position will remain open until filled. Preferred start time within February 2025
