Activations and Community Coordinator

ProVeg International

Cape Town, Western Cape
R20,000-28,000 per month
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Role SummaryAre you passionate about plant-based diets? Do you have experience in marketing, with a focus on events, activations and community building? ProVeg South Africa is looking for an Events and Activations Coordinator to organise events to highlight the benefits of a plant-based diet. You will be responsible for all logistical elements of our events and activations, managing our volunteers and helping to grow our online community.The types of events will vary, and could include plant-based sampling activations, corporate wellness days, film screenings, product launches, focus groups, volunteer training etc.Team management is very important as you will be responsible for managing our volunteer network and ensuring that volunteers enjoy being part of our events.Social media experience will be an integral part of this role and will be used to advertise events, highlight the events and activations we host, and inspire our online community.Job DetailsJob Title: Activations and Community CoordinatorHours per Week: 40Location: Pinelands, Cape TownReports to: Director, ProVeg South AfricaContract type: PermanentSalary: R20-28k total cost to companyResponsibilitiesEvent and activation coordination (70%):Project management, an on-site running of all events and activations.Coordinating and managing teams of event volunteersManagement of any event internsManagement of event budgetsAssisting the Corporate Engagement team with securing event sponsorshipsData collection at events where neededMaintenance of event checklists and guidelinesCoordinate the design, procurement, and adequate display of ProVeg South Africa branded collateralFacilitating the booking and training of volunteers for eventsTaking responsibility for event equipmentEvaluating effectiveness of events, activations and related activities and recommend improvements.Negotiating with vendors to achieve the most favourable termsMaintain a vendor database, including relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.When required, hiring and supervising freelance staff and vendors.Volunteer Management (10%):Growing and managing a team of volunteersTraining, coordinating and managing teams of event volunteersPlanning of volunteer team-building eventsSocial Media (20%):Managing Instagram and Facebook accountsCreating contentEngaging with our communityFacebook and Instagram advertisingCoordinating social media competitionsLiaising with ProVeg International to ensure alignmentManaging a social media content scheduleCompiling a monthly social media reviewAssisting the PR Manager with the monthly Mailchimp newsletterAssisting the Corporate Engagement team in securing marketing partnershipsOther ad hoc tasks as required.QualificationsRequired (please do not apply if you do not have all of the requirements).:Alignment with ProVeg International's vision and mission. Familiarity with the vision is essential and alignment must be demonstrated in the applicationRelevant degree and a minimum of 3 years proven experience in event or activations management, OR
A minimum of 6 years proven experience in event or activations managementExperience managing teams and working with volunteersHave experience in managing budgetsExperience with content creation and management of social media profilesAssertive personality, and experience in ensuring adherence to organisational policies and proceduresExcellent presentation skills and project management capabilityExcellent written and verbal English skillsOutgoing and confident, able to network effectively and represent the organisation with professionalismAbility to provide constructive feedback in a timely manner to oneself and team members that contributes to individual and organisational growth. Actively seeks feedback and proactively communicates to cultivate a positive, productive and solution-focused work environment.Must be a flexible and a creative problem solverMust be Cape-Town basedWillingness to travel as and when required mostly within the greater Cape Town area, and occasionally other major South African cities.Smart phone with internet access.Advantageous:Proficiency in the Google Suite - Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, as well as CanvaExperience working in a non-profit environment or in a field relating to veganism, health, environment, animal rights/welfare or foodFluent in additional official South African languagesExperience with Wordpress, MailChimp or other mass-emailing platformsKnowledge of the South African vegan-vegetarian scene and global veg-trendsCorporate experience, especially with the food and plant-based food sectorExperience with fundraisingBenefits of working with usA strong organisational focus on personal developmentFlexible working hoursBecome part of a great team and work with us to create a world in which everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all people, animals, and our planetWhen?Application deadline: open until filled
Start date: as soon as possibleAbout usProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet.ProVeg has received the United Nations' Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 12 countries across four continents and more than 200 employees.
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