An opportunity has
arisen for an Environmental Projects Coordinator at an emerging environmental organization.
The Environmental
Projects Coordinator will manage and develop corporate partnerships in order to
maximize income through charity fundraising, gift in kind, promotional and
advertising opportunities whilst ensuring that the objectives of both client
and organization are fulfilled.
Alongside assisting to organize other mass participation events, you will
manage the organization's local Marathons. The environment in which the
successful Events coordinator will be working is fast paced, team focused and
hardworking with an ethos of those who give their all. This is an excellent and
exciting role for the right person. You must be willing to learn , be very keen
to progress and build a successful career within the organization.The Environmental Projects Coordinator will assist in appearance management, public relations, sponsorship development, publicity, as well as charity or event planning for local and national titleholder of a major national pageant.
Specifically, she will
work together with the national titleholder as a chaperone and as talent
support. She will help her in all activities including red carpet, volunteer
community service and corporate appearance opportunities both in Nairobi and
nationwide.
Key responsibilities will include:
Event planning, marketing and promotion for celebrations (welcome, farewells send offs and crownings, etc.) environmental days, eco fashion shows, corporate outreach dinners or breakfast and and build high profile
community fundraising activities.
You will act as a marketing support resource in developing and executing strategies to generate awareness, interest and excitement among key stakeholder groups.
Manage and run a number of events and community strategies and campaigns Schedule interviews, handle public relations tasks and help to increase the popularity of the organization.
Use creative and engaging methods of communication including pre-event and post-event activities executing your fundraising or sponsorship plans by contacting the right people
Ensure senior level contact with corporate partners’ management teams to galvanize relationships and cultivate new opportunities and long term relationships between the organizations.
Essential Work Skills
Key responsibilities will include:
Event planning, marketing and promotion for celebrations (welcome, farewells send offs and crownings, etc.) environmental days, eco fashion shows, corporate outreach dinners or breakfast and and build high profile
community fundraising activities.
You will act as a marketing support resource in developing and executing strategies to generate awareness, interest and excitement among key stakeholder groups.
Manage and run a number of events and community strategies and campaigns Schedule interviews, handle public relations tasks and help to increase the popularity of the organization.
Use creative and engaging methods of communication including pre-event and post-event activities executing your fundraising or sponsorship plans by contacting the right people
Ensure senior level contact with corporate partners’ management teams to galvanize relationships and cultivate new opportunities and long term relationships between the organizations.
Essential Work Skills
- You
should be cool under pressure in order to manage crises, financially savvy
and socially perceptive.
- Confident,
resilient, creative, and must be excellent communicator.
- Excellent
influencing and negotiation skills to find the titleholder best roles and
deals. You should possess the stamina to work long and odd hours and spend
a lot of time on the road.
- Ability
to deliver mass participation events- creating, planning and delivering a
wide range of events and community campaigns
- Strategic
planning and project management skills.
- IT
skills, including Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook.
- Strong
interpersonal, organizational, multi tasking and administrative skills.
- Ability
to build strong relationships with colleagues, external agencies and
supporters.
- Taking
ownership, showing initiative and decision making
- At
least 1 year experience in fundraising, special events, advertising,
promotions, and/or marketing with a strong customer-service orientation
- Proven
track record of salesmanship, creativity an ability to inspire and compel
others
- Proven
ability to successfully execute major events/programs
- Prior
communications or PR experience serving philanthropies, foundations,
and/or non-profits an asset.
- Highly
developed interpersonal skills with an affinity for networking and
partnership building
- Personal
qualities of integrity, punctuality, credibility and commitment to the
environment
- You
must have the ability to travel at least once a week.
- Prior
participation in or knowledge of pageants an asset
- Minimum
age: 25 years old, and no longer competing in any pageant.
- Ability
to chaperone, be a role model, guide and mould titleholders
Education
- Majors
where students learn effective communication, financial and business
skills can help prepare them for the job. Business, public relations,
communications and management are possible educational paths
- Environmental
education an asset
- Fashion
or modeling background an asset
Compensation & Perks
- Stipend
level Base salary in first three months (to be negotiated).
- Aggressive
commission, up to 20% per sale, plus discretionary bonuses .
- Travel
allowance.
How to Apply: Email Cover letter and
resume to info[AT]mygoldpages.net
Deadline: September 7, 2012
Start: September 15, 2012
