Event Coordinator Wanted!
EVENTS COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Overview: Valdez Adventure Alliance is a small non-profit. This is a contract job and can be between 5-30 hours per week depending on time of year and the choice of the contractor. This position is responsible for the organization, coordination, and management of VAA’s outdoor events including Valdez Ice Climbing Festival and Valdez Fat Bike Bash. This position works closely with the Executive Director.
Special Opportunities: Work time for this position can be very flexible. When and where you work is flexible as long as the work is completed on time and all preparation for the event comes together. Work load increases in month leading up to and during event. Regular support is available from the Executive Director.
Responsibilities Include:
Communication with gear reps and organization of demo/rental gear for the event.
Recruit, schedule and manage volunteers for general event duties and specialized teams
Work with the Executive Director to plan clinic schedule, including instructors, locations etc.
Management of EventBrite and tickets
Communicate/manage/facilitate Safety Team before and during the event.
Some social media promotion, including Instagram and Facebook
Maintenance of website and info therein
Onsite management of Keystone Canyon events during the weekend.
Onsite participation/management of evening events in coordination with Executive Director
Venue planning and communication
Silent auction and sales
Registration
Organize, maintain, and track gear inventory before and after event
Work with Executive Director to organize silent auction and sales during event
Organize and supervise races
Pay: Based on experience
Send resume and cover letter to Lanette@valdezadventure.com
Valdez Adventure Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Valdez Adventure Alliance is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Lanette Oliver, lanette@valdezadventure.com