Imerman Angels is a young, exciting, grassroots nonprofit organization that provides 1-on-1 cancer support cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers living anywhere in the world. We are looking for help from skilled and fun people to support our fast-paced growth and provide assistance to our staff, volunteers and executives. This position is unpaid and provides valuable work experience, references, and access to a wonderful network.

Primary Functions

• Organize and oversee the silent auction on Sept. 26 which is a part of our largest event- Akira Fashion Show
  
• Chair the auction committee and oversee volunteers working on the auction
  

Reports To

• Events & Communications Director

Job Duties

Events:

• Coordinate planning and logistics for auction, including:
• Scheduling volunteers
• Promoting the event/auction
  
• Secure auction items and catalogue items in office
  
• create forms and templates for auction
  
• Work and direct volunteers at the event from set up to close down
• Help with Event Wrap up - thank yous, auction pick up and  $ totals, post event evaluation

Meetings

• Develop agendas and communicate notes to the volunteers
• Assist running monthly meeting including facilitation, note-taking, and post-meeting follow-up
• Maintain Google Shared docs with notes and past agendas
• Create a fun atmosphere to garner creative thinking about the event
  

Volunteer management

• Schedule volunteers and oversee auction committee
  
• Support Event volunteers
• respond to their needs via email/phone
• create shared docs so volunteers can work together
  
• Thank and appreciate volunteers for their time, efforts and commitments

Commitment

• Mid May through October 
  
• Event day - September 26th 
• 2-4 hours per week until Aug
• 4-6 hours per week month before event and weeks following it
  

• Event planning background and/or auction experience
  
• highly organized and personable
  
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and follow-through abilities
• General awesomeness