Events Coordinator

We are looking for someone to coordinate our participation in local events, look after our physical equipment, our information leaflets and freebies.  Basildon Mind attends a small number (around 6) of external events each year.

 What will you be doing? Key Aims

• To be the ‘go to’ person for coordinating our participation in events

• Ensure that we know where our physical events equipment is, and that it is in good condition

• Draw up a list of all our information leaflets and maximum and minimum quantities of each

• Reorder information leaflets as and when needed

• Ensure that a minimum quantity of ‘freebies’ (pens, stress balls) are always available

Key Responsibilities
• Work with the CEO and the Lead Fundraiser to understand which events we will attend

• Work with Department Managers to understand and communicate which staff and volunteers will attend each event, including identifying a ‘Lead Attender” for each event

• Work with the Lead Attender and agree which physical equipment, information leaflets and freebies will be taken to each event

• Working with the General Manager, request reordering of information leaflets and freebies (Note: you do not need to attend the actual events yourself).

What skills do I need?

To be successful you will have had experience of event management / fundraising events, working with a range of people, ideally including volunteers. Strong communication skills are required to engage effectively with a wide range of people (volunteers, managers, trustees, etc.) verbally and in writing. You need to be able to work independently and manage own workload, as well as, work as part of a team.

Interests

• Mental Health

Activities

• Administration and Office
• Local Events
• Supporting Charities