Salary Unpaid

!! ONLY STUDENTS OR RECENT GRADUATES !!

This is a volunteering position!


DANSIC IS LOOKING FOR ITS NEW EVENT COORDINATOR!

👉 Are you a student, interested in gaining hands-on experience in event planning?

👉 Would you like to work in a diverse group of volunteers, all caring about social innovation and sustainability?

👉 Are you a strong communicator with interest in case competitions?

Then you might be the one we are looking for!


DANSIC is a non-profit student-led organization that explores the opportunities and challenges of social innovation and entrepreneurship. This year DANSIC21 brings its focus on a collaborative project between the Nordics and the African Continent. Portraying the idea of empowering African and Danish youth, DANSIC will be working in cooperation with “Ambitious Africa”, a progressive organization expanding throughout Scandinavia, to create a case competition on circular economy and sustainability.


At DANSIC we value creativity, diversity and peer-to-peer learning!


As an Event Coordinator you will be responsible for:

  • assisting the Logistics Crew with various tasks regarding the event planning process;

  • ensuring that the event planning process runs smoothly and that the program planning matches the end goal;

  • assisting the Event Design Director with data gathering, and developing cases and problem statements, in collaboration with partner companies;

  • finding and contacting the jury members and related professionals;

  • generating ideas and searching for various themes and formats;

  • coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO:

  • become a part of our ambitious group of volunteers from various universities, nationalities, and professional backgrounds, all caring about social innovation and entrepreneurship;

  • expand your professional network inside and outside DANSIC / Ambitious Africa;

  • work in synergy with other colleagues, learning new aspects about Events and Fundraising;

  • use DANSIC for your own professional and personal growth;

  • get a VIP ticket to our end of the year party!

QUALIFICATIONS

  • You are currently a student or a recent graduate with some experience in event planning and / or case competitions;

  • Previous experience or strong interest in sustainability and circularity is a big plus;

  • You live in the Greater Copenhagen area;

  • You have a desire to work in event planning, and support social innovation;

  • You have strong communication and academic writing skills;

  • You are an experienced MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint user;

REQUIREMENTS

  • Attend our online weekly Tuesday meeting from 17:30 until 19:30;

  • Undertake some tasks during the week;

  • Attend the monthly online social event for all DANSIC's volunteers;

  • Be a part of DANSIC from winter 2021 until late spring 2021, when our Annual General Meeting will be held.

HOW TO APPLY

Tell us a few lines why you want to be a part of DANSIC, and please attach your CV and LinkedIn profile. Applicants will be invited on an ongoing basis for a friendly interview until the position is filled, so apply as soon as possible!

For more information or questions please contact us at adelina.b@dansic.org or phone number +45 91 40 33 45

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Skill development
Skill development

We want to take you from good to great.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Mental health support
Mental health support

We care about your wellbeing. We take stress seriously and support you in times with any mental imbalance.

Working at
Danish Social Innovation Club (DANSIC)

Danish Social Innovation Club (DANSIC) is Denmark's largest platform for social innovation. It is a voluntary non-profit organization run by ambitious Danish and international students which aids and inspires different actors in society, with social innovation methods and interdisciplinary work. We work to solve some of the greatest current societal challenges. Our mission is to create a society that is socially, environmentally and economically sustainable. DANSIC is supported by an Advisory Board of leading individuals and organizations in the fields of social innovation and entrepreneurship, and receive aid from sponsors and funds. DANSIC holds an annual event where different actors participate, and social innovation and specific societal issues are on the agenda. Each year DANSIC focuses on a different aspect related to promote a social and sustainable change.

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