Tri-Cities Daffodil Dash- Logistics Lead

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The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of quality of life of people living with cancer.

The Daffodil Dash is your chance to help create a world where no one fears cancer. When you, your family, friends and colleagues come together with Canadians in communities across the country for this powerful event, you not only help save more lives through ground-breaking cancer research but also support those living with cancer today.

The Tri-Cities Daffodil Dash will take place on Sunday, 29 April, 2018

The Canadian Cancer Society is currently seeking an enthusiastic and organized Logistics Lead for the 2018 Daffodil Dash Committee.

Taking charge of organizing the behind the scenes activities of the Daffodil Dash and overseeing the logistical planning for the event is an excellent way to not only get involved and support the work of the Canadian Cancer Society, you as well have the opportunity to further develop your own professional network and enhance your event planning, communication, team leadership, and organizational skills.

We are looking for exciting event ideas, an excellent background in team leadership, organization, public communications, and a passion for supporting the work being done at the Canadian Cancer Society.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities and interests.

BENEFITS

• Professional development particularly in event planning, communication, team building
• Engagement with an exciting and motivated committee and build an event that reflects the interests of your community
• Contributing to the organization’s vision of creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer
• Expanding your professional and personal network
• A sense of accomplishment and involvement upon seeing your committee and your community come together

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Connect regularly with the leadership committee to receive updates on their needs for event day tenting, power, or staging
• Oversee the development of a site and route map for the event
• Develop an event timeline with guidance and assistance from the committee
• Manage the booking of all site tenting, power, fencing, staging, etc. for event day
• Complete ordering for all other logistical requirements
• Create and maintain a work back schedule and execution timeline
• Provide guidance, coaching, feedback to committee members, and step in to offer support where needed
• Develop clear goals for yourself and communicate progress on an ongoing basis
• Participate in Volunteer Orientation and Project Debrief

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven success in organizing internal communications
• Experience in overseeing the logistical planning of community events, preferability in an charity/non-profit setting
• Knowledge of volunteerism, personal or professional fundraising, sales, and/or communications, and event execution would be an asset
• Good project management skills with ability to anticipate problems and develop appropriate solutions
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills including the confidence to provide feedback and guidance

Volunteers must be at least 19 years of age for this position due to the scope of the role and responsibilities.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

• Volunteer Handbook: provided by the Volunteer Engagement team
• Role-specific training: with the addition of online resources available for review
• Regular meetings with the Staff Partner and experienced Committee Leads

COMMITMENT

• 1-3 hours/week with a higher level of commitment from February to April
• Regular attendance at monthly committee meetings
• Attendance at local community events is necessary as well as participation in set-up, logistics and take-down of the event
• Ability to respond to emails/requests within a reasonable timeframe (12 - 24 hours)

APPLY

If you are interested please email Kylie Marshall at kylie.marshall@bc.cancer.ca to apply or CLICK HERE to fill in an application.