Volunteer Position: Event Organizer
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN INC
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Volunteer Position: Event Organizer
Are you passionate about social justice and looking to make a tangible impact in Austin? The Austin chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) is seeking a dedicated Event Organizer to join our team! This role is crucial in bringing our mission to life by planning and executing impactful events, rallies, workshops, and fundraisers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and Coordinate Events: Lead the organization of community events, including rallies, workshops, and fundraisers that align with Austin NOW’s mission and committee goals.
- Manage Logistics: Handle all aspects of event logistics, such as venue booking, vendor coordination, and securing necessary permits.
- Promote Events: Collaborate with the Social Media Coordinator and Outreach Liaison to create promotional materials and ensure strong event attendance.
- Budgeting and Fundraising: Work with the board to develop event budgets and identify fundraising opportunities to support our initiatives.
- Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and manage event volunteers to ensure successful execution.
- Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with community partners and local organizations to increase visibility and impact.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in event planning, project management, or community organizing.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- A passion for social justice and alignment with Austin NOW’s values.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Time Commitment:
- Approximately 5-10 hours per week, with increased time during event weeks.
- Attendance at bi-weekly committee meetings and Austin NOW’s monthly all-hands meetings.
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in event planning and community organizing.
- The opportunity to make a real impact on issues related to gender justice, reproductive rights, and racial equity.
- Networking with like-minded advocates and community leaders.
- A chance to develop leadership skills in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Ready to take action and help lead impactful events in our community? We’d love to have you join our team!
To Apply: Please email your resume and a brief statement of interest to nowaustintx@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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About NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN INC
Location:
10301 RANCH ROAD 2222 APT 528, AUSTIN, TX 78730, US
Mission Statement
Austin NOW is committed to advocating for women’s rights and issues including reproductive justice, voting rights, immigrant rights, ending violence against women, & ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. Our organization hosts monthly meetings and collaborates with other organizations and NOW chapters across Texas and the United States. Austin NOW attends events like the Austin Women’s March, as well as rallies and protests throughout the year.
Description
As the grassroots arm of the women’s movement, the National Organization for Women is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Austin, TX 78730
DATE POSTED
November 11, 2024
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 5-10 hours per week
- Key Responsibilities: Plan and Coordinate Events: Lead the organization of community events, including rallies, workshops, and fundraisers that align with Austin NOW’s mission and committee goals. Manage Logistics: Handle all aspects of event log