About the Job

Job Responsibilities

  • Organize, coordinate and provide comprehensive support for the presentation of education pipeline programmatic events, handling event logistics and details that include:

  • Participate in internal team planning to finalize event content and run of show

  • Calendaring, scheduling, preparing, and handling communications with event panelists, presenters, honorees, sponsors, participants, and program hosts

  • Coordinating and facilitating registration and check-in process and tools

  • Researching and presenting event venue options, procuring venue proposals, ensuring completion of contracts, and coordinating space needs

  • Handle day-of event coordination

  • Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and venues

  • Design flyers using graphic design systems like Canva

Preferred Experience

  • Familiarity with subject areas related to the organization’s mission and goals and commitment to civil rights and the mission of the organization, strongly preferred.
  • Ability to listen and communicate in an open, honest, and respectful manner with different audiences, promoting dialogue, and building consensus.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
  • Non-profit experience a plus
  • Experience working in racial justice organizations a plus

Job Requirements

  • Proficiency with event, program and/or development tools, software, and CRMs, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, DonorPerfect or similar programs, etc.
  • Experience using Adobe and Canva or similar graphic design programs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program related to the work of the organization and/or a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience organizing events and/or webinars.
  • Strong ability to multitask, collaborate and respond quickly, appropriately, and with precision.
  • Ability to perform duties with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal skills and initiative to meet organizational goals

About the Project

Support an organization focused on advancing civil rights, social justice, and community engagement through advocacy, education, and leadership development. The organization works to promote equity and create opportunities for underrepresented communities through a range of programs and initiatives.

This role supports educational and leadership programming by assisting with event planning, program development, research, and coordination with internal teams and community partners. The assistant will contribute to various stages of program planning and execution and may be assigned department-specific projects.

This is a temporary part-time position for up to 9 months, with a schedule of up to 19 hours per week.

About Happily

Happily is an international company that specializes in producing events and livestream media. We have over 60,000 independent specialists working across our Strategy, Creative, Web, Broadcast, and Experiential departments. Our mission is to bring the best of humanity to live and virtual experiences for clients like Airbnb, Adidas, B Corps, H&M, TikTok, TED, and YouTube. We are committed to the future of our planet and utilize technology to create enjoyable and sustainable events with zero carbon footprint.
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