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Event Manager - TEDxSeattleWomen
ORGANIZATION: TEDxSeattle
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6 people are interested
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxSeattle, where x = independently organized TED event.
TEDxSeattle is one of the first and longest running TEDx events in the world. Now we are proud to say it is one of the largest as well. What started in 2010 as a single-day event called TEDxRainier with an audience of 600 people has evolved into TEDxSeattle with an audience that now fills McCaw Hall’s 2,800 seat auditorium.
The TEDxSeattle organization and annual event is a 100% volunteer-run and self-supporting nonprofit and we are currently looking for an Event Manager to join our team!
In this role, you will be responsible for putting on the TEDxSeattleWomen event. You would be responsible for hiring a team of individuals to assist you in this project as well as leverage resources from the larger TEDxSeattle team.
Why participate? Gain the satisfaction of being a critical part of a large, influential event tied to a global brand. Open doors with the Seattle business community of thinkers and doers. Get a powerful resume builder. Serve as an integral part of a supportive, passion-driven volunteer-run community. Be involved with an organization offering a long track record of game-changing events and building community.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Build a team of professionals to assist you in planning this event
- Build of a master project plan and organize all of these dependencies and requirements needed to host an amazing event
- Coordinate Sponsors/Partners
- Manage the P&L for this event
- Define a Marketing and Promotion strategy
- Secure a venue and organize vendors
Experience Required
- 3-5 years Experience planning events for several hundred attendees
- Experience curating speakers/entertainment for professional events
- Professional experience building promotional/Marketing plans for events
Time Commitment
- 3-6 hours/week, up to 10 hours/week in the weeks leading up to the event.
Next step: Does this role resonate with you? If so, please send us your resume along with an email telling us about yourself and why you are an ideal candidate to join the TEDxSeattle team. Submit resume/email to recruiting@tedxseattle.com.
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About TEDxSeattle
Location:
No applicable, Seattle, WA 98109, US
Mission Statement
About TEDx Seattle TEDxSeattle is one of the first TEDx events offered in the world, and is our region’s premier TED-style event as well as the largest in Washington State. Our premiere event is usually hosted at McCaw Hall, where we guide 2,800 people through a series of TED talks, audience activities, and lobby experiences over the course of a day. We also produce a series of smaller TEDx events around Seattle during the year.
Description
TEDxSeattle is a volunteer-based organization that strives to spread ideas worth sharing. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxSeattle, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxSeattle event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Seattle areaSeattle, WA 98104
DATE POSTED
June 7, 2019
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Event Planning / Management
- Fundraising
- Project Management
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 3-6 hours/week, up to 10 hours/week in the weeks leading up to the event.