Skills required
Requirements:
Also required for this position: Must live in Edmonton or the surrounding area.
Strong organizational, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently manage event planning responsibilities, timelines and deadlines.
Experience planning nonprofit, charitable, community or large-scale events is preferred.
Experience coordinating vendors, volunteers, community partners and event logistics is an asset.
- Work remotely
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
Volunteer Nonprofit Event Planner – Healthy Aligned Living
Healthy Aligned Living (HAL) is an Edmonton-based registered charity supporting youth, young adults and families through education, prevention, community programming and peer-led initiatives. We are seeking an experienced and organized Volunteer Nonprofit Event Planner to take a leadership role in planning and coordinating HAL community events, including our annual summer Back-to-School Backpack Event. This is not simply an event-day volunteer position. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the event planning and coordination process while working within the vision, goals and budget established by HAL leadership. Responsibilities may include: • Developing event plans, timelines and schedules • Venue and site coordination • Coordinating vendors, entertainment and community partners • Developing event layouts and operational plans • Coordinating volunteers and identifying staffing requirements • Organizing food, equipment and supply requirements • Assisting with permits, insurance and safety requirements • Creating event-day schedules and run-of-show plans • Coordinating setup and teardown • Developing contingency plans • Troubleshooting logistical issues • Providing leadership and coordination on event day • Communicating regularly with HAL leadership and participating organizations Experience with nonprofit, charitable, community or youth-focused events is preferred. Applicants must live in Edmonton or the surrounding area. Some planning tasks may be completed virtually; however, availability for in-person meetings, site visits and event-day responsibilities is required.
Additional Details & Skills Required
Must live in Edmonton or the surrounding area. Strong organizational, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Ability to independently manage event planning responsibilities, timelines and deadlines. Experience planning nonprofit, charitable, community or large-scale events is preferred. Experience coordinating vendors, volunteers, community partners and event logistics is an asset.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Gain meaningful leadership experience with an Edmonton registered charity while helping create community events that support youth and families. This opportunity provides hands-on nonprofit event management experience, professional networking, portfolio development and the opportunity to receive a professional reference based on successful service.
Skills required
Requirements:
Also required for this position: Must live in Edmonton or the surrounding area.
Strong organizational, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently manage event planning responsibilities, timelines and deadlines.
Experience planning nonprofit, charitable, community or large-scale events is preferred.
Experience coordinating vendors, volunteers, community partners and event logistics is an asset.
- Remote or online
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth