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Online Event Manager
The Event Manager coordinates, organises and supports the execution of online-events for Rigpa and Lerab Lings international activities.
The Event Manager works closely with the International Program Coordinator. The events are generally designed for the whole sangha to participate. Examples of the types of events that you would help coordinate include ‘Bringing Riwo Sangchö alive’, the monthly live sessions of ‘The Way of the Great Perfection’, a ‘Wang-Du accumulation day’ etc.
The Online Event Manager:
Links with teachers and presenters holding the event and supports them with the smooth running of the event
Coordinates and collaborates with the event team including volunteers and staff, such as Zoom-Hosts, translators, and production teams. If possible, the Event manager would also help to ensure that each event aligns with its budget.
Supports the smooth running of the event by helping with different tasks as needed (this could include helping with the zoom or things like uploading and linking files to Rigpa Online Courses).
Qualities and skills
Ideally, you are:
Flexible and empathetic
Have good communication skills
Enjoy coordinating people and organising international multi-language events
Are diligent, have some organisational talent and love to work in a team
Have some technical understanding or at least an aptitude for learning more about online events and the elements needed
Through supporting the running of these events your work would be contributing to a key aspect of Rigpa’s activity which aims to help all sentient beings find inner peace and contentment. We offer a friendly working atmosphere in flat hierarchies, with a lot of team spirit and creative freedom.
The time commitment would fluctuate, but it is estimated that on average you would spend one day/week. As Event manager you would also need to be available to support the running of actual events. Remuneration to be discussed.
Starting date is the moment you are ready!
If your heart beats faster while you are reading this, as you think it is something you like doing, please don’t hesitate to send your simple application, including your motivation for helping to helen.cargill@rigpa.org and gabriele.maass@rigpa.org.