IS LOOKING FOR AN EVENT STYLIST.
IS IT YOU?
Join us because we're reinventing charity. We set fire to the status quo. Join us if you want more creative freedom, opportunity and responsibility than in any other role. Join us if you want to use your skills and talents for good, and work on projects that matter. Projects that make the world a better place and have a real impact. If you're willing to push yourself to grow and do things you've never done before; if you say yes to things even if you're not sure how to do it; then join us. If you're expecting a map to do your job, then One Girl is not the place for you. We nurture the go-‐getters, fireballs, hustlers and trailblazers. There's no room for yes-‐men or teacher's pets. You've got the ability and initiative to make stuff happen, and we'll support you to do it. We're a start up -‐ our resources are precious and we're constantly asked to make magic with what we've got -‐ we don't complain, we just do it. We make charity epic. We promise that what you learn and create with us will stay with you forever. And when you stop learning with us, we'll cheer you on as you move onto your next great thing. This is bigger than you and me –it’s about inspiring thousands of people so we can educate 1 million girls across Africa by 2020.
If you like what you see, then join us.
ONE GIRL : INVESTING IN WOMEN AND GIRLS At One Girl, we believe that every girl on the planet has the right to an education. No matter where she is born, how much her family earns, what culture she adheres too, or what her religion says, EVERY GIRL deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and be the best she can be. We will educate 1 million girls by 2020. You can find out more about what we do at www.onegirl.org.au In early June 2014 we’ll be holding our annual Cocktail Gala, and we’re looking for a passionate, motivated, volunteer event stylist to join our team and make it as epic as possible.
EVENT STYLIST
We’re seeking a passionate, professional, visionary leader to drive our cocktail gala in June 2014. You’ll be working closely with the executive directors and volunteer event managers to create an amazing and memorable event. You’ll be given a vision of what the event will look like, you’ll be asked to bring your own vision and expertise to bring it to life. Our gala will take people on a journey that they’ll remember; one that will reach in and touch their heart. You’ll work as part of a team to bring together a group of passionate volunteers and unite them around your vision. You’ll be able to juggle multiple tasks without the need for supervision and ongoing direction. You’re an organized go-getter, who knows how to GET THINGS DONE. You’ll be able to connect with your network to get the tools you need to bring your vision to life. Resourcefulness is key and you can make miracles happen with small amounts of money. You have a natural ability to make people feel comfortable and you can relate to people from all walks of life. You’ll be working with a small committed team to deliver the evening. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the entire event is designed beautifully and you will be a key part of the leadership team. You’ll be engaging our community to get connected with our work, and inspire them to participate in our major fundraiser, Do It In A Dress.
LOCATION This is a Melbourne based position and you will be required to work from our Collingwood office once a week. 5 | For every year a girl attends school, the risk of her future children dying reduces by 5 – 10%
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RESPONSIBILITIES •
You will work with our team to create an event styling plan based around targets and objectives and a very small budget
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You will be all about the visual elements of the night, making sure that our guests are taken on an engaging journey through the story of One Girl (sounds cryptic, right? Don’t stress, we’ll give you some more information than this.)
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You will develop and oversee the implementation of the event theming and design
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You will work closely with our event managers to ensure the invitation design is on brand and matches the theme of the evening
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS •
Execution and quality of the event will be your biggest focus.
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Having the evening be a perfect expression of who One Girl is, and fit within our tight budget
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Quality and timeliness of delivering event resources including invitations, media etc.
6 | Nearly half of all sexual assaults worldwide are against girls who are less than 15 years old
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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Event Stylist experience You will have designed epic events before that have blown people away, and you understand the importance of storytelling and taking people on a journey throughout the evening. Any past experience will be highly regarded. Vision into action You’re entrepreneurial, resourceful and you can translate your big vision into action by motivating others and moving your agenda forward. You have experience managing teams to produce outcomes. Communicator You’ve got outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
YOUR VALUES AND COMPETENCIES You’re uniquely people-oriented. You love cultivating productive relationships. You make friends easily, and you have a natural ability to relate to people from all walks of life. You aren’t intimidated by meeting new people, in fact, you thrive in new environments.
Professionalism You’ve got fantastic organizational skills, a high level of professionalism and excellent time management skills. 7 | One Girl will educate 600 girls in Sierra Leone over the next three years
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You’re an organized go-getter who can juggle multiple tasks. You have an inbuilt organizational genius that you unleash whenever necessary. You’re switched on, intelligent and you want to use your impressive brainpower to change the world for women and girls. You can sell others on your vision, and you can manage people in order to get the job done. You’re an inventor and innovator We’re committed to creating innovative ways to connect people with our work. You love working in creative, inventive, startup environments, and you’re excited about sharing your own ideas, and developing others ideas too. Passion for Events We want our guests actively engaged with the work we do in Sierra Leone and pumped for what Do It In A Dress will be able to provide. Think Guerilla marketing style. You’ll know what it takes to engage people and have a passion for doing so.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU •
Opportunity to lead a new and innovative event which will engage a variety of people across Melbourne, and potentially Nationwide.
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Professional experience in event styling with an opportunity to develop new skills and meet contacts in management, non-profits, social enterprise and fundraising.
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Mentoring and guidance from some of the industry leaders in event management.
8 | Invest in a girl, she’ll do the rest
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TIME COMMITMENT There is a minimum of 5-10 hours per week. In addition to this, you will be required to attend monthly volunteer meetings which are held on the second last Wednesday of every month at our office in Collingwood. Ideally you’ll begin immediately and commit for a period of 5 months. Please note this is a volunteer position.
DO YOU WANT THIS ROLE? Please complete the online application on our website (www.onegirl.org.au/get-involved/volunteer). Tell us a bit about yourself, why you’re interested in the role and why you’re the event manager of our dreams. Applications accepted until 1 April 2014. Early applications are encouraged. Any questions, please contact Lauren at
[email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
9 | One quarter of girls in Sierra Leone will be married before their 15th birthday
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.