Events Assistant

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Are you passionate about helping put on events to support the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the Seattle/King County area? Are you looking for a way to add events coordination skills to your resume? Do you have an eagle eye for details and follow-up? You can play a key role in helping us organize our most important community events and conferences this spring and summer including SpiritWalk, Spirit of Indigenous People Festival, and the National Urban Indian Health Conference.

Primary Duties:

Working with the Communications and Events Coordinator, the Events Assistant will:

• Communicate information about event details with vendors and performers, using phone, email, and/or in-person at the events.
• Use your organizations skills to keep track of vendor information and follow-up with event representatives.
• Perform other tasks associated with events, such as preparing and organizing materials and event supplies.
• Assist stage directors/managers onsite at events, if available.
• Lift boxes of event supplies, as needed.

Experience and Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Use Windows proficiently especially Word and Excel. Experience using Publisher would be helpful.

Hours: 4-8 hours/week, flexible schedule

Location: The majority of the Events Assistant’s work happens at our main office (611 12 th Ave S, Seattle in the International District) and if you are available, onsite at 2 to 3 events in the greater Seattle area this spring and summer.

How to apply: Please fill out the SIHB online application at www.sihb.org/opportunities and attach a cover letter and resume. If you have questions about this volunteer opportunity, please email communications@sihb.org.