Events Coordinator

You will be responsible for coordinating our events, currently a monthly coffee morning for single parents in Brighton & Hove. This will include promoting the events via our online distribution list and posters/flyers, managing the Facebook event listings, coordinating venue bookings and overseeing the smooth running of the events on the day. You will be working with other volunteers, delegating tasks on occasion, and will be responsible for ensuring that all tasks are completed, leading to a successful calendar of events. 

You could be involved in all or some of the following depending on your interests and availability:

• Promoting our calendar of events using our distribution list.
• Coordinating the smooth running of events.
• Conducting a risk assessment for each event.
• Identifying possible venues and managing venue bookings.
• Supporting at events including setting, clearing up, refreshments.
• Meeting and greeting others at events, ensuring registration processes are followed.

Benefits

Why volunteer with SPIN 

• Be part of a small local charity dedicated to supporting single parents and their children.
• Learn about the voluntary and community sector in Brighton & Hove.
• Develop skills and gain experience in events management.
• Flexible volunteering from home and/or office in central Brighton.
• Valuable experience for CV and future career opportunities.
• Professional references provided after a period of consistent volunteering.
• Travel and subsistence expenses reimbursed when in the office all day.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to families in our local community.

Support and Training

• You will have an induction into the charity and be supported by the Director and/or the Volunteer Coordinator in your role.
• You will receive appropriate guidance to do the role.
• You will have access to training run by outsider providers throughout the year.
• We hold volunteer team meetings during the year. 

Practical Considerations

• 1 day per week, hours to suit, plus presence at events (currently monthly).
• Hybrid role: volunteer from home and/or office.
• Current office day is Friday, which is preferred for meetings and planning.
• Our office is located in Central Brighton.

Support Disabled

Disabled access at office: lift to 4th floor, disabled toilet beside lifts.

What skills do I need?

We are looking for:

• Interest in supporting single parent families. 
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and use digital systems.
• Organised and proactive approach to managing tasks and reporting.
• Willingness to learn how to coordinate successful events.
• A general interest in events organisation.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Able to and willing to volunteer unsupervised and use own initiative.

Location

This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.