Latincouver (FIESTA BLANCA COORDINATOR (Volunteer))

Organization Name: Latincouver
Opportunity Title: FIESTA BLANCA COORDINATOR (Volunteer)
Category: Social and Community Service
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: April 29, 2019
End Date: July 12, 2019

Email: hrassistant@latincouver.ca
Website: http://www.latincouver.ca
Opportunity Description:

Description

Coordinator is responsible for the efficient planning and execution of the Fiesta Blanca – 29 June 2019. This is a multi-dimensional position that requires an individual who is a self-starter, with strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to relate to the many different entities involved in the planning and execution of the event.

 

Skills & Responsibilities

• A self-starter that enjoys working with people
• Ability to coordinate direct and motivate a team
• Good interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Ability to work with diverse group of individuals
• Ability to delegate tasks and work under pressure
• Ability to work with flexibility energy and commitment
• Strong communication skills in English
• Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is an asset

 

Job Summary

• Responsible for coordinating volunteers to their assigned positions

• Take on-spot decisions for the event to run more efficiently and smoothly
• Communicate with event service providers
• Provide ongoing assistance and support for the Project Manager
• Finding solutions to any problem that arise during the event
• Check that all requirements of government are met
• Work on security for the venue
• Ensure that commitments for sponsors are fulfilled.
• Search for  a Latin band and Djs and conduct communication on terms for them
• Look for sponsors and partners
• Find a cruise to rent, able to fit around 250 guests
• Create, print and help to sell the tickets for the event
• Help with decorations  
• Check all licenses if needed
• Help with scheduling of  the volunteers and managing them
• Work closely and reporting to the Project Manager to ensure that all logistical arrangements are successfully completed and executed
• Compiling a post event analysis, evaluation and recommendation reports
• Work closely with Marketing team to ensure that event is promoted in the best way

Benefits

• Expand your professional contacts

• Gain valuable leadership experience
• Reference letter upon completion

How to Apply:
Send your resume to the email
hrassistant@latincouver.ca or fill out the application
on our website, http://www.carnavaldelsol.ca/ and
check out the many possibilities you can have with us.