What We Offer
Professional Growth
Develop personally and professionally by working on real-world challenges faced by TEDxPerth.
Community Connections
Network with a diverse group of professionals and volunteers passionate about spreading knowledge and inspiring change.
Value-Driven Work
Play a crucial role in TedXPerth’s success.
Responsibilities and Duties
Lead the management
Lead the management of event planning, including key milestones and scheduling with the Event Coordinator Volunteers, Production & Technical team.
Communicate with team
Communicate with team leads to identify and track their required goals/milestones & how they integrate within the event schedule.
Prepare checklist
Prepare checklist of necessary event materials, equipment, and supplies to ensure they are available and organized for the event.
Assessment of quotations
Assessment of quotations from suppliers for activations & fringe requirements.
Assess requirements
Assess requirements of vendors, suppliers, venues, and partners to identify volunteer support required and capture in event schedule.
Assist volunteer coordinator
Assist volunteer coordinator with Schedule for additional Support required on Event Day.
Review High-Risk activities
Review any High-Risk activities & ensure these are highlighted in the Master Risk Management Plan.
Lead the distribution
Lead the distribution of Event Plan to Key Stakeholders and Internal Team.
Provide Leadership & direction
Provide Leadership & direction to event volunteers to ensure they are well-prepared and motivated onsite.
Check materials after events
On conclusion of events ensure event materials and equipment are returned and any loss/damage is addressed.
Post Event discussion
Post Event discussion and reflection on tasks undertaken and ways we can improve.
Knowledge and skills required:
- Fun & proactive attitude
- Great organisational & time management skills
- Excellent communicator, who feels comfortable within a dynamic team
- Experience with Microsoft Teams & Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous experience in events management &/or community programs are highly recommended.
Personal Attributes:
- Professionalism
- Be an on your feet thinker
- Willing to learn
- Problem solver
- Team player
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Time Commitment:
- Weekly Tasks Dedication: A commitment of 2 to 6 hours per week, with flexibility around key project deadlines and events.
- Collaborative Meetings: Participate in regular meetings to discuss progress and actions, 1 hour per week.
- Deadline Commitment: Timely completion of tasks is essential to ensure the success of our projects and the smooth operation. Respond to any and all correspondence in timely manner.
Benefits of Volunteering with TEDxPerth
