Chicago Event Planning Committee

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BOUT US

Women In Comedy is a fun and positive organization helping to achieve gender equality for women's voices in the comedy industry.

If you have a passion for gender parity and you like to laugh, come be part of a fun committee to help plan 3 key events for women in the industry (August, December, February). No professional comedy experience needed. All are welcome to volunteer with us - including female identifying persons, and men!

THE EXPERIENCE FOR YOU

This committee member role is a resume builder and a wonderful opportunity for someone with skills in the areas listed below - or someone looking to gain new experience and skills in the realm of event planning for a fledgling non profit. You will be part of building the foundation of this organization. Our committee is a diverse group of fun women who are working in tandem with our chapter cities across the nation (Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, Washington D.C.) to create 3 key events per year- These are in person events to support women in the comedy industry.

SKILLS DESIRED

Experience in Leadership Roles/Strong leadership abilities

Passion for gender equality

Passion for organization/spreadsheets/following deadlines/timelines

Ability to inspire others and keep a cohesive group

Passion for comedy

Ability to delegate tasks

Great team player

Comfortable with google drive

Over-achiever

TIME COMMITMENTS

This volunteer role requires 5-10 hours per week. 2-5 hours per week will be dedicated to in person weekly meetings with the committee. The remainder of the hours can be spent at your leisure so long as tasks are completed on time.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Event Planning Committee Member role is a part time volunteer position responsible to carry out our mission statement to empower, connect, and advocate for women and girls seeking paid careers in comedy. The Event Planning Committee member is responsible for supporting a team, making decisions, planning and executing all 3 events and keeping a fully recruited committee. This role fills in the gaps wherever needed to ensure all events are carried out successfully.