ARKie Volunteer Opportunity Alert!
ARK is seeking a Team Lead to join our Events team.
This is an opportunity for you to make a tangible impact on the lives of children with mobility issues and their families! Help us Reshape Their World!
Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week on average; actual hours may differ depending on event timing and seasonal workload.
ARK desires to host 2-3 events per year to raise awareness and secure donations of funds and in-kind services and materials to complete the much needed renovations. Our team is currently looking for a Volunteer Events Team Lead to help us achieve seamless event execution. If event planning is something you are passionate about, we would like to hear from you!
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the Events Team in the planning and execution of fundraising events.
- Develop and manage timelines, budgets, logistics, and post-event evaluations.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members.
- Provide professional advice and mentorship to team members, as needed, to promote professional growth and performance.
- Coordinate with the Marketing Team in promoting events.
- Participate in ARK’s monthly board meetings and provide reports on the Events Team’s activity.
- Other duties as assigned by the Events Director.
What We’re Looking For:
- 1 year experience in event planning and management is preferred
- Experience in overseeing and training a small team
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient with event management software/tools
- A passion for community engagement and making a difference!
Accessibility Renovations for Kids (ARK) aims to ease the daily life of children with mobility challenges making their houses feel like their home. ARK envisions a community where no child has to struggle unduly with accessibility in their own home. Our core values consist of honesty, integrity, reliability and openness, and we strive to embody these values while providing meaningful collaborative work with volunteers, community partners, and our project recipients.
Note: All applications will be reviewed carefully. Candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the position will be contacted for further steps in the selection process. We appreciate your interest in the role and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Job Type: Casual
Expected hours: No less than 5 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application question(s):
- Please share why you are interested in this unpaid position?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2H 2K6