Tri-County Literacy Volunteer Job Description

Title:

Trivia Contest Coordinator

Responsibilities:

●     Recruit and manage volunteers for annual trivia contest fundraiser.

●     Schedule event and find an appropriate location.

●     Solicit donations for prizes.

●     Manage publicity effort.

Impact:

Raise money for family literacy programs.

Long Term Outcome:

●     Build an annual event that people in the community look forward to each year.

●     Increase awareness of organization in the community.

Training and Support:

Some training and support will be provided by staff and board members. Candidate will need to train the volunteers that he/she recruits.

Qualifications:

●     Skilled at developing tasks, delegating, and following up.

●     Ability to make decisions, manage and work with other volunteers.

●     Good relationships and contacts with local businesses, schools and organizations a plus.

●     Previous event planning or management experience helpful.

Time Commitment:

The time commitment for this position depends heavily on the amount of work that is delegated to other volunteers. Estimated 40-60 hours per year, consolidated around the weeks before the event.

Benefits:

●     Satisfaction of helping a local organization respond to a crucial need for literacy among adults and families.

●     Opportunity to network with and meet dedicated, smart, fun people.

●     Great resume builder.

Contact:

Amy Kerr, tricountyliteracy@tricountyliteracy.org