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EVENT COORDINATOR

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ORGANIZATION: GIRLS OF VIRTUE

  • 4 people are interested

Overview:
The Event Coordinator is involved in all stages of planning and managing an event. This individual will be a detail orientated, self-directed professional, committed to playing a key role in the creation and planning of purposeful events according to the organization's needs and vision.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate, execute and review smaller special events and regional events.
  • Research, propose, and secure venues for functions based on budget, geography, accessibility, aesthetic appeal, and availability.
  • Contract for services from vendors including caterers, parking services, photography, etc.
  • Prepare formal briefing materials with final details for event hosts.
  • Develop staffing plans to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Travel to some assigned regional events to provide on-site support and management, working with staff, administrators, and hosts.
  • Collaborate with the appropriate coordinators in the creation and final production of all events.
  • Determine benchmarks for success prior to each assigned event, evaluate their effectiveness after the event, and incorporate improvements in future planning.
  • For recurring events, recommend revisions to the event plan for future versions as appropriate.
  • Maintain master event files and documentation to aid in planning and executing future events.
  • In coordination with supervisor, develop and manage budgets for assigned events.
  • Negotiate all financial commitments for delivery of products and services by outside vendors for assigned events using purchasing policies.
  • Verify invoices and arrange for payment of approved event expenses.
  • Ensure event stays on budget, monitoring financial commitments during lead-up to event and making alternate arrangements if cost overrun appears likely.

Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred- but not necessary.
  • Significant professional event management experience may be substituted for a formal degree, preferably in a non-profit setting.
  • Experience in planning events.
  • The ability to interact with executive-level administrators, government officials, donors/prospects, alumni, and development staff with an understanding of protocol and confidentiality is required.
  • The ability to occasionally travel and work nights and weekends is required.

Anticipated Time of Involvement:

3-5 hours a week estimated

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About GIRLS OF VIRTUE

Location:

7643 Gate Parkway St 104-56, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256, US

Mission Statement

Empowering young women to be grounded spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially through mentorship and education. Providing team building to get the girls in nature and build their confidence, all while allowing them to pray and meditate to begin overcoming the challenges created by the current or past situations they have faced. Surrounding them with strong, successful women who have experienced and overcome similar challenges to be successful in their personal and professional lives. A mission to mentor, guide, motivate, and inspire the youth. Classes on personal growth, financial education, improved health with fitness and nutrition, personal brand, self-defense, and spiritual balance will be provided. As the girls enter the workforce resources are provided to assist them in obtaining vocational licenses. The mentorship relationship will continue during the secondary education process to ensure the girls in the program are successful and happy in their new careers.

Description

A place young women can come to feel safe, empower, and encouraged. Classes that teach them how to be successful in the world. Resources that educate the next generation. Offering classes on self-defense, personal development, financial literacy, mental health, health and wellness, communication, and conflict resolution, just to name a few. Events also include cooking, kayaking, workouts, and museums.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Women
Children & Youth, Community, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

10 North Newnan StreetJacksonville, FL 32202

(30.32599,-81.65569)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3-5 hours a week estimated and 1-year commitment

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