We work to ensure girls in marginalised communities are empowered. Our commitment to the community developed organically to include economic empowerment, environmental sustainability and equality.
What difference will you make?
As we are a very small team with a skills shortage in event management, we really need help with this aspect of our fundraising as we implement our new strategic plan
What are we looking for?
We are looking for volunteer Events Manager /Coordinator with experience in creating and running innovative online, in person and hybrid events. The right person for this role is someone who has a true affinity for connecting people from all walks of life who are interested in coming together with like minded individuals around topics pertaining to social justice. We are interested in individuals who have the ability to recognise the value of Team Kenya in addressing social and gender inequalities and using their skills to create impactful, sensitive and respectful events that encourage meaningful connection and galvanise action within a highly competitive space.
What will you be doing?
Team Kenya would like to re engage its well-established events and fundraising community previously active in taking part in (in person) challenge and fundraising events with established network of in schools, universities and largely based geographically in the North East of England.We are looking to establish a stronger and more agile events and engagement strategy that also includes online and hybrid events and expand our donor /supporter base This is a pivotal moment for Team Kenya, with great potential to find and establish unique opportunities to engage our ever growing international community with each other and the vibrant community with whom we work. Tasks of this role include, but are not limited to Working with a team of volunteers and trustees to devise an impactful series of events to allow Team Kenya to recruit new supporters, engage with our community and help us to raise funds at a vital time. Working with volunteers and trustees to create an attractive offering that will attract interesting and engaging speakers, facilitators and moderators who share our passion across a wide range of topics including gender equality, education, environmental sustainability, economic empowerment and more. Create and manage all pre and post event processes and communications with the support of our communications volunteers. Manage the operations and logistics of events to ensure the space they create is warm, welcoming to all and promotes an atmosphere that truly reflects our values. Recruit and manage a team of volunteers able to support all events planning, logistics and operations