Events Coordinator

Transition Bath; England; Remote; Part time

Job summary

An established local charity is seeking a passionate Event Coordinator to join their team and make a tangible impact in the fight against climate change. This part-time role offers the unique opportunity to plan and deliver community events that inspire and empower individuals to take action. As a key member of a dedicated team, you will leverage your organisational skills and creativity to foster connections within the community. With flexibility and support, you will help Transition Bath grow its influence and encourage more people to participate in meaningful change. If you are motivated by sustainability and community action, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in event organisation, with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Bath and local networks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver community events to inspire action against the climate crisis.
• Promote events through social media and local networks.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Event Planning

Self-motivation

Community Engagement

Tools

Social Media

Job description

Do you want to make a difference in the response to the climate crisis? Are you great at organising events that bring people together and inspire action? Transition Bath is looking for a friendly and organised freelancer who is based in or close to Bath to work part-time and flexibly. The role is all about planning and delivering events that help our community in Bath and North East Somerset connect, collaborate, and take practical steps to tackle the climate crisis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of a respected local charity that’s making real change happen. As Event Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we engage with the community, using your creativity and organisational skills to design events that inspire and empower people to act.

You’ll be working with a small, passionate team of volunteers committed to building a better future for Bath. This is currently the only paid role in the Events Team, making your contribution especially vital. Your work will make a direct difference, helping Transition Bath bring more people together and grow its impact at a time when local action has never been more important. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event planning and delivery, collaborating with a passionate team of volunteers and partners to create meaningful change.

Job Description

As Event Coordinator, you’ll work with our Events and Communications teams, which consist of dedicated volunteers, to:

1. Plan and deliver events: Organise workshops, talks, and community gatherings that bring people together and get them excited about what’s possible.
2. Work with volunteers and partners: Help involve local groups and individuals in events, making connections that strengthen our community.
3. Promote events: Work with the Communications Team to spread the word through social media, local networks, and other channels.
4. Set up systems: Develop simple processes to make planning and running events smoother and more effective.
5. Support Transition Bath’s work: Use events to encourage more people to join us, get involved, and make a difference.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Qualities

1. Must live locally to Bath UK, with a good knowledge of Bath and connections within local networks.
2. Great organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and see things through.
3. A good communicator who can engage and inspire people to get involved.
4. Self-motivated and happy to work independently, while knowing when to check in for guidance.
5. Experience organising events, large or small.
6. An interest in tackling the climate crisis and a belief in the power of community action.

Desirable Skills and Qualities

1. Experience working with volunteers or community groups.
2. Familiarity with fundraising and grant applications.
3. An understanding of how to use social media and other tools to promote events.
4. Some experience of monitoring and evaluating projects to help improve them.

Working Arrangements

Pay: The role is paid at an hourly rate of £15–£20, depending on your skills and experience. The total budget for the role is £6,000 and we aim to work collaboratively with the successful candidate to agree on hours and responsibilities that fit within this budget. We encourage candidates to include their preferred hourly rate within this range when applying.

Hours: Negotiable based on event schedules and personal availability. We aim to provide flexibility to accommodate varying life circumstances and workloads but we expect this to roughly equate to 4 days per month.

Location: Work is remote, with occasional in-person attendance at events.

Supervision: Supported by the Chair of Transition Bath and the trustees.

Application Process

If you’re passionate about sustainability and skilled at organising, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit the following to [e-mail]:

1. A short cover letter telling us about your experience and why you’re interested in the role.

Inclusion Statement

We’re committed to building an inclusive environmental movement. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and won’t discriminate based on irrelevant factors like age, disability, gender, or anything else.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Non-profit Organizations