Volunteer Event Coordinator

Overview
Volunteer Event Coordinator
role at
The THRIVE Project
.
Contract:
Minimum twelve-month commitment
Location:
Remote
Who is the THRIVE Project?
Passionate about sustainability? Looking to collaborate with a driven team to make a better future? Join us, and make the world a better place.
We are a global for-impact organisation with members in over 40 countries. All of us strive to make our world thrivable - to ensure humanity can face global issues effectively and sustainably.
As a leading not-for-profit in the thrivability space, we seek to implement climate-friendly policies, educate communities, and advocate for a future where humanity can live in harmony and solidarity with nature. This is achieved through a variety of research, publishing educational content including articles and podcasts, and hosting webinars with sustainability experts.
We collaborate with NGOs, businesses, individuals and others to this end, because #ThrivabilityMatters.
By joining THRIVE, you can make a difference.
To find out more, head to our website: ThrivabilityMatters.Org/
What you'll receive
Significant references for your work endeavours
A community experience and sense of belonging
Shared expertise from other team members
A greater understanding of how organisations like ours are structured
Opportunities to learn whole new skillsets with practical experience
Possibilities to take on leadership roles if you're interested
Induction, training, and mentorship sessions
The opportunity to develop your presentation skills
A platform to learn and spread awareness about sustainability issues and their solutions
The Role
We're looking for a motivated, enthusiastic events coordinator with a passion for sustainability to work with our friendly, dynamic team to inspire people around the world to make a better future.
As part of THRIVE, you will have the opportunity to:
Champion new initiatives.
Help shape our thrivability efforts.
Meet regularly with team members.
Present ideas to people from a variety of disciplines.
Your efforts will enrich our events and help inspire people to create a thrivable future.
Key/Main Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and execute events, including conferences, webinars, podcast, and other online events.
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure event objectives are met.
Develop event timelines, schedules, and agendas to ensure smooth execution.
Oversee event operations, handling any issues that arise during the event.
Conduct post-event evaluations and reports to assess event success and areas for improvement.
Maintain relationships with speakers, sponsors, and operational team for future collaborations.
Stay updated with event trends and best practices for innovative event planning.
A desire to make a sustainable world and better future for all.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Events Management, or other relevant field.
At least 2 years of commercial experience in an event management role, or equivalent experience.
Ability to run online events.
Preferred Requirements
Fluency in English (preferred).
Willingness to learn new skills
The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
The ability to be proactive and self-manage your time.
A self-driven mindset to make a better future for all.
Excellent communication and organisation skills.
Well-developed problem-solving abilities.
At THRIVE, we work to create a thrivable future, where everyone can live in harmony with nature.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that everyone has a role to play in tackling the challenges affecting our world. As a member of our team, you will be part of a global movement that is making a difference in the world.
Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Ready to make a thrivable future? Apply today.
Seniority level
Entry level
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
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