Closing date: 25 Jul 2017
Event Coordinator (voluntary)
Niños de Guatemala – New York City, USA
Niños de Guatemala has been organizing events in New York City since the start of 2017 and is now ready to close off the year with a BANG! Together with one of our closest corporate partners, we are looking to organize a concert to raise approx. $10,000. The event coordinator will be responsible for organizing the event together with his/her fundraising team members.
Are you a pro-active professional, who is a natural at event management, and has a passion for international development?
Then we are looking for you!
Apply now for Event Coordinator in New York City (voluntary, 5h a week).
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the event and create a truly unique NDG experience!
- Create a larger following and network opportunity for Niños de Guatemala in New York City.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately in all directions so that the wider network understands the importance of events and is motivated to work towards their success
We ask
- A young, dynamic and enthusiastic personality who is willing to invest time in our organization
- An entrepreneurial mindset, problem-solving mentality and customer-oriented view
- Professional proficiency in English
- Availability to work voluntarily (during evenings or weekends)
We offer
- An international, dynamic, vibrant and multi-cultural work environment
- Diverse activities in a cross-continental team
- Possibility to rise quickly in level of responsibility within the organization
- The opportunity to collaborate in the development of an organization working for the benefit of Guatemalan children and entrepreneurship
Niños de Guatemala
· NDG is a Dutch-Guatemalan organization which empowers communities in marginalized areas of Guatemala. We achieve this by providing education that extends beyond the traditional classroom across three levels: students, their families, and the larger community.
· We aim to be sustainable both at the organizational and community level through initiating and supporting social business activities and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.
· In the Netherlands the organization runs mostly on volunteers and focuses on raising funds for expansion in Guatemala.
How to apply:
Application
Please send your cover letter and CV to Diwy Tomassen at diwy@ninosdeguatemala.org and include “Vacancy Event Coordinator” in the subject field. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and candidates will be invited for an interview.