Sustainable Ballard, “A Blueprint for EveryTown USA,” builds community and takes action on a neighborhood level in response to climate change, peak oil, and other sustainability challenges.  Each fall we host the Sustainable Ballard Festival, our biggest and most visible event. The festival is the culmination of all our work during the year, showcasing the projects and initiatives we have undertaken and engaging the community to reduce their impact on the environment. The festival also serves as Sustainable Ballard’s primary fundraiser for all its activities throughout the year.

We are looking for a self-motivated, highly organized person who supports community building at the grass-roots level to provide volunteer coordination for the 5th Annual Sustainable Ballard Festival . 

Description:

Volunteer Coordinator

Work with Festival Coordinator and Sustainable Ballard Administrative Team to recruit and direct volunteer staff for the 2008 Fall Festival.

Develop and implement a volunteer recruitment strategy 

Place flyers throughout the city and post volunteer listings to online services

Plan program of volunteer benefits and a volunteer appreciation event 

Work with planning committee to identify volunteer roles 

Communicate with volunteers and assign them tasks

Coordinate volunteers on-site during the festival 

Follow through with thank yous to volunteers

Prepare follow up report reviewing event successes and challenges

Required Skill, Experience and Knowledge: 

Grassroots volunteer recruitment and outreach experience in the Seattle area; connectivity within the community and a working knowledge of valuable recruiting methods and resources; willingness to work cooperatively with Festival Coordinator in securing volunteers for Sustainable Ballard Festival, provide on-site leadership during the event, and create post event report for  Festival Committee.    

Hours and Compensation:

Hours: Part time (approximately 125 hours total) with hours increasing as festival approaches, work at home, provide your own computer, software and phone.  Occasional evening meetings with festival planning committee (approximately 4).

Term: June 2008
 Mid-October 2008 (Festival Date: Sept 27-28, 2008)

Compensation: $2000

Send a résumé and cover letter applicable to this job posting to (preferably by email):
enny Heins, festival coordinator, jenny@sustainableballard.org or 2442 NW Market St. #286, Seattle WA 98107