VegFest is looking to restructure and reorganize our team by hiring one or more positions. The roles are flexible, meaning they will be structured around the individual strengths and core competencies of the team, as well as any gaps we may have. The key responsibilities of organizing a successful VegFest and advocating for animal rights will remain consistent across all positions.
Open Positions:
Background
An ideal candidate is:
- Self-directed, organized, and action-oriented professional
- Strong verbal and written communicator
- Proven leader, coach, and relationship manager
- Competent web-based tool user
The ideal candidate wants to:
- Make a career in the animal rights and environmental movement by leveraging our professional development budget to attend conferences, take relevant classes, and grow their professional network
- Enjoy plant-based food and hang out with a rad group of veg*n friends each week
Timeline
Part-time (contract) or full-time (salary) work available. Applications are now open and the position begins in Fall 2019.
How to apply
Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2019
Email us at [email protected] with your cover letter and resume. Include the name of the position in the subject line.
About VegFest
VegFest, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that inspires diverse communities to choose plant-based living. We envision a plant-based, environmentally-sustainable food system in a world where animals are protected from violence.
New England VegFest is one of the largest vegetarian events in North America. Last year the festival attracted 10,000+ attendees, 140+ exhibitors & 100+ volunteers.
Executive Director
The New England VegFest Executive Director leads and manages all VegFest and New England VegFest programming. This individual ensures that year-round events and campaigns advocate for vegetarianism and align with the Board of Directors-established mission and strategic vision.
Areas of Responsibility:
Leadership
- Lead an organization of volunteers, ensuring their work upholds VegFest’s mission and vision
- Develop and enhance year-round programming to serve the local New England community
- Manage all aspects of the annual New England VegFest
- Collaborate effectively with the Board of Directors and other organizers by:
- developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization
- attending weekly meetings with the Board of Directors and other organizers
- keeping the Board apprised of organizational activities and of internal and external issues that may affect VegFest Operations
Operations
- Develop and share annual plans with goals and objectives that work towards the organization’s strategic vision
- Determine staffing requirements for management and program delivery and recruit volunteers for the organizing team
- Assess performance to assure that VegFest’s programming meets the organization's goals
- Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization, including:
- maintaining documentation using web-based tools
- managing institutional relationships
- overseeing programming
- facilitating community outreach
- overseeing monthly membership program
Financial Planning and Development
- Develop a comprehensive annual budget for year-round programming and the New England VegFest
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to sustain and further grow the organization
Lead Organizer
The New England VegFest Lead Organizer is responsible for coordinating all Vegfest events, including the New England VegFest, Mac Daddy competition, and more. The lead organizer works closely with our team of volunteer organizers to produce events, secure sponsors and exhibitors, book speakers, plan logistics, and ensure our events are sustainable and successful.
Areas of Responsibility
- Primarily responsible for planning and organizing the New England VegFest, one of the largest food festivals in the region.
- Responsible for securing event partners, sponsors, and exhibitors for VegFest events, ensuring metrics for revenue are met.
- Oversee volunteer staffing for both VegFest and other events.
- Manage distribution of promotional materials (posters, flyers) for VegFest events
- Organize volunteer activities in support of VegFest events
- Negotiation and logistical planning with event venue.
- Social Media management of the event, including sponsored content.