Event Coordinator

About Purposely

Purposely partners with HR teams to enhance company culture by connecting employees with local nonprofits. Through its innovative platform, Purposely encourages strong employee engagement while helping organizations live out their values and make a positive social impact. The platform is designed to simplify the process so all you need to do is participate. Purposely fosters meaningful connections that contribute to employee retention and a more fulfilling work environment.

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference through technology? Join Purposely, a Vancouver-based startup revolutionizing corporate volunteering We connect companies with nonprofits, creating meaningful volunteering experiences that engage employees and drive social impact.

As an
Event Coordinator
, you'll play a key role in developing our network of nonprofits, coordinating volunteering opportunities, and supporting our growing business. Your responsibilities will revolve around event coordination, relationship building, project management, and strategy while working in a hybrid, flexible, and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do:

• Connect with Nonprofits:
  Build relationships with organizations in need of volunteers across Canada and beyond.
• Plan & Coordinate Events:
  Schedule and organize impactful volunteering opportunities for our corporate clients.
• Innovate & Scale:
  Contribute ideas to improve processes as we grow.
• Join a Scaling Startup:
  Work on ancillary projects as necessary, with focuses including market research, analysis, project management, operations, and product-related projects.
• Manage Data:
  Maintain high-quality data across CRM and data platforms.

What You Bring:

• Organization, Attention to Detail, and Time Management:
  One big challenge is managing multiple volunteering events with additional projects and responsibilities. Managing many tasks while not compromising on quality is essential for the role.
• Passion for Supporting Nonprofits with Technology:
  We're strong advocates for our nonprofit partners. If you believe in using tech for social impact, this role could be for you. Experience volunteering or working with nonprofits is a plus.
• Experience Managing Stakeholders & Data:
  Demonstrating that you understand how to coordinate and communicate with different stakeholders is key. As a small team, keeping clean data is vital for our operations.
• Excellent Written and Spoken Communication:
  We communicate with nonprofits and clients both via email and over the phone. Strong communication skills are essential for this role to ensure all relevant information is shared.
• Eagerness to Learn and Grow:
  At startups, things change quickly. This role will inevitably change and adapt over time based on the needs of the company. You will also play a vital role in our growth and will be able to contribute to the strategy of a high-growth startup.

Working at Purposely:

If you're proactive, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to gain experience in social impact, business strategy, and technology in a full-time entry-level role, this position is for you Added bonus if you have volunteering experience and/or like planning events.

• Hybrid work environment:
  Catch us working from our small office in downtown Vancouver, at cafes, at the climbing gym, or while travelling. We respect one another's schedules and lives and make sure everyone feels like they're in an environment where they can be their best selves.
• Flexible hours:
  Given the nature of the role, we offer the opportunity to work flexible hours to accommodate everyone's busy schedules. We set deadlines and value high-quality work, however, we don't enforce arbitrary schedules.
• Supportive and passionate team:
  Our tight-knit team meets daily. We support and respect one another while encouraging each other to do our best. Outside of work, you can find us talking about everything from outdoor sports, food, games, tea, basketball, movies, books, travelling, running, music, and so much more.

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