Event Chairperson Job Description

2019

Event Chair Job Description

Position Summary: Serve as the Event Monitor for the Annual Gala, overseeing the event from start to finish.

Recruit, motivate and lead a committee of volunteers, plan the event, obtain sponsorships, secure silent auction items and recruit attendees.

Qualifications:

• Community oriented

• Self-motivated

• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

  • General understanding of the goals and ideals of Start at the Foundation Project and the Annual Gala Event

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Recruit volunteers to assist in developing and executing the event.

• Actively solicit contacts that would help contribute to the Annual Gala Event’s success.

• Work with Start at the Foundation Project Development staff to schedule committee meeting dates, develop agendas and facilitate committee meetings.

• Communicate regularly with staff and event volunteers and monitor progress of planning (using timeline) to ensure tasks are completed.

• Hold committee members accountable for their tasks and the overall goals of the event.

• Work with Start at the Foundation Project Development staff to manage and adhere to approved budget.

• Work with Start at the Foundation Project Development staff and committee to define tasks and assign volunteers to roles.

2019 Anticipated Schedule:

Monthly 1 hour meetings – March to June

Biweekly meetings – July

Weekly meetings – August

Event Date – Tuesday, August 14th