Event Volunteer Lead

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JOB SUMMARY: Lead event teams and event committees to plan and execute annual and bi-annual events. Manage team members to successfully execute event. Use organizational skills and passion for community to help achieve the objectives of ECS events. Must be committed for the time period of specific role, which generally spans from the planning phase of each event through its execution and evaluation. Provide feedback after event has occurred to improve planning and execution process. Promote the overall mission and vision of ECS and help establish the organization as a high quality, welcoming, community resource. In previous years, ECS has put on the following events: -Adwa Celebration (March) -Health Fair (April) -Family Day (May / June) -Graduation Celebration (June / July) -Ethiopian New Year (September) -Fundraising Gala (October) -New Arrivals Celebration (Month varies each year) This position is unpaid and does not offer benefits. RESPONSIBILITIES: -Take ownership of an event and / or event committee. -Lead a team to successfully plan and execute an ECS sponsored event. -Coordinate with and represent ECS with third party vendors for event. -Effectively manage team members including giving direction, providing coaching and feedback, resolving conflicts, and recruiting team members. -Keep track of and meet event deadlines. -Report all issues to Community Director and other event leads. -Coordinate and collaborate with other event leads. -Organize and lead event and committee meetings. -Attend all event and committee meetings. -Attend event and provide feedback for improvement. -Incorporate feedback from previous years into event planning. -Work with a culturally, racially and gender diverse work group. -Perform other related duties as assigned by Community Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -At least two years experience planning and executing events against a timeline. -At least two years experience managing teams. -Demonstrated use of organizational skills in a group or club setting. -Availability for and willingness to commit time during event planning period. -Availability and willingness to attend event and committee meetings. -Ability to communicate effectively and give direction. -Must pass Washington State Patrol background check. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Ability to speak / understand Amharic.