Event Coordinator

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Rainforest Partnership is an international non-profit headquartered in Austin, TX, dedicated to protecting and restoring tropical rainforests. We work directly with indigenous communities in the Amazon to create a sustainable livelihoods, giving them an income that lets them keep their forest and their way of life. We also host many events throughout the year including Films for the Forest (part of SXSW Community Screenings), Earth Day (April 22), World Rainforest Day (June 22), and our Amazon in Austin fundraising gala (May 15).

We are looking for an enthusiastic event planner to coordinate our annual fundraising gala in May.

Responsibilities:

• Work with in-house event coordinator and manage all project delivery elements within time limits
• Conduct research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals
• Organize facilities and manage event’s details including but not limited to decor, catering, entertainment, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material (you will be working with our event coordinator on these)
• Delegate tasks to volunteer committees
• Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot problems on the event day
• Conduct pre- and post-event evaluations and report on outcomes

Requirements:

• Experience as an events planner or organizer
• Sense of responsibility and accountability
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong desire to learn along with a professional drive
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• MS Office/Google Drive proficiency

Please send a resume to info@rainforestpartnership.org. This position is unpaid but eligible to be claimed as internship credit with your university if you are a student. For more information, please visit https://rainforestpartnership.org/.