Special Events and Volunteer Manager

NOVA SEVEN ARTS COUNCIL; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Special Events and Volunteer Manager to lead community events and volunteer teams. This full-time, on-site role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community through festivals and markets, while honing your leadership and organizational skills. You will be at the forefront of creativity, managing events, and ensuring a memorable experience for participants. If you are passionate about community engagement and have a flair for event management, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating special events and managing volunteers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage special events and volunteer coordination.
• Supervise a team of volunteers and organize daily art activities.

Skills

Event Planning

Event Management

Customer Service

Sales

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management

Hospitality

Communication

Community Development

Job description

Kings, Subdivision A, Nova Scotia, Canada

Special Events and Volunteer Manager

NOVA SEVEN ARTS COUNCIL Kings, Subdivision A, Nova Scotia, Canada

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7Arts is a volunteer-run non-profit that operates a Makers Space, studio, gallery, and gift shop. This summer, you will work at 7Arts and in the community during special events like parties, festivals, and farmers markets.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Special Events and Volunteer Manager at NOVA SEVEN ARTS COUNCIL located in Kings, Subdivision A, NS. The manager will be responsible for event planning, customer service, event management, communication, and sales related to special events and volunteer coordination.

You will supervise a team of volunteers (ages 15-65+), organize daily art activities, and schedule the volunteer team during the summer season. You will attend special events and manage your team as they sell craft kits, offer craft activities, and face painting. Additional activities may be involved. Your creativity and planning skills will be challenged this summer. Your public persona will reflect 7Arts values and ethics. This position will help develop your problem-solving, time management, leadership, and organizational skills while working in a creative environment. In this leadership role, you will also support administrative staff with daily tasks, including answering phones and emails, drafting correspondence, creating posters, researching grants, report writing, and bookkeeping. You will also assist facilitators and artists during activities.

Qualifications

• Event Planning and Event Management skills
• Customer Service and Communication skills
• Sales skills
• Experience in coordinating special events and managing volunteers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Reliable vehicle
• Enrolled in or pursuing a relevant program; Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communication, Community Development, or related field

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing