Q Youth Resources
Job Description
Position Title: Special Events Coordinator
Responsible To: President or Vice President of the Board of Directors
Compensation: Volunteer
Term: One year, can be renewed.
Position Summary: Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of QYR’s special events.
Responsibilities:
- Form and manage event production committees.
- Development an ongoing accounting of event budgets
- Assist in the procurement of in-kind donations for special events
- Coordinate having contracts for all special events by the President of the Board of Directors
- Collaborate with board members and other coordinators (marketing & publications coordinator, volunteer coordinator, etc.) to ensure success of events
- Attend board meetings on a quarterly basis (as well as the two board meetings prior to Pink Prom)
Qualifications:
- Be able to communicate well in writing and orally
- Be able to manage and develop budgets
- Prior experience in medium to large-scale event production, event management, or event coordination strongly preferred
- Have a commitment to Queer youth and the goals and objectives of QYR
- Ability to work proactively and independently, and must be able to collaborate with diverse individuals as part of a larger team.
Time Commitment:
- Must be able to commit at least 15 hours per month during February, March, April and May, 5 hours per month for June-January.
- Attend board meetings on a quarterly basis (as well as the two board meetings prior to Pink Prom)
Benefits:
- Use skills and learn new skills for personal and professional development
- Meet new people throughout the community
- Network with professionals throughout Kitsap County and the Puget Sound region