East AL-Walk to End Alzheimer's event Logistics Chair

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2020 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Auburn, AL (act.alz.org/esatalabama)

Position Overview:

The Logistics Chair serves as the primary lead for all Walk-day logistical needs. This position will assemble a Subcommittee to ensure that all event day components, including the start/finish line, opening ceremony and walk route are well-planned and that participants have an excellent event experience from the parking lot to the finish line.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to create and oversee the execution of the event site map and flow.
• Flexible, adaptive and creative.

Position Responsibilities:

• Meet with the Event Chair, Co-Chair and Staff Partner to develop a plan and timeline that ensures volunteer recruitment goals and all day-of logistical needs are met.
• Recruit and train Logistics Subcommittee members, whose main responsibilities are to assist with providing a seamless event experience and maximizing the event’s capacity.
• Manage Logistics Subcommittee meetings/check-ins to monitor progress and ensure everyone is on target to meet their goals.
• Work with the Event Chair to coordinate all vendors, including table and chair rentals, tents, portable restrooms, transportation, equipment, balloon arch, start/finish line, staging and route needs.
• Work with the Sponsorship Chair to secure in-kind donations including water, refreshments and other critical onsite needs.
• Recruit and organize onsite volunteers to ensure there is enough support for key event areas.
• Ensure Walk route is exciting, motivational, entertaining and safe.
• Implement exciting start and finish line experiences, including the Thank-You Brigade.
• Plan for overall setup and breakdown of the event. Ensure that all supplies, materials and equipment are delivered to the Walk on time and promptly removed after the event.
• Ensure day-of volunteers and Logistics Subcommittee members are appropriately recognized.