x 2018/19 Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Forum 2018-19 - FAQs

x 2018/19 Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Forum 2018-19

Available positions:

We are currently looking for applications for the following roles:

Coordinator

Creating a flexible vision for the event and help to guide committee members in their execution of tasks
The role primarily involves encouragement, delegation, setting deadlines, organising meetings, making sure everyone's ideas are listened to in turn and that the team gets along well and is pleased with the outcome
Collaborate with deputy coordinator
In consultation with deputy coordinator, option of managing directly either a) Publicity and Ticketing & Website or b) Finance & Logistics
Time commitment: Approx. 6 hours per week

Deputy Coordinator

Support the coordinator in their role (creating a flexible vision for the event and help to guide committee members in their execution of tasks. The role primarily involves encouragement, delegation, setting deadlines, organising meetings, making sure everyone's ideas are listened to in turn and that the team gets along well and is pleased with the outcome)
In consultation with coordinator, option of managing directly either a) Publicity and Ticketing & Website or b) Finance & Logistics
Time commitment: Approx. 4 hours per week

Impact & Auxiliary Events

New creative/imaginative role working to increase the impact of the conference before hand (with film screening events etc). Crucial role for understanding influence of the conference and improving it year on year.
In charge of measuring and reporting the impact of the conference afterwards. Working closely with publicity officer to increase awareness of the conference through auxiliary events
Time commitment: Approx. 1-2 hours a week depending on how close to event it is and how much you want to do

Logistics Officer

Booking of suitable venue for conference, catering, timeline of conference, arranging side events (e.g. photo exhibition). Vital for the smooth-running of the forum.
Time commitment: Approx. 1-3 hours a week depending on how close to event it is and how much you want to do

Publicity

Creating publicity materials both on and offline, organising social media, coordinating between organisations and people within Cambridge (students, staff and external groups)
Time commitment: Approx. 1-3 hours a week depending on how close to event it is and how much you want to do

Speakers Coordinator

Managing directly the two speakers officers
Researching speakers for keynote and panels, choosing themes of panels, ensuring speakers are from complementary and diverse backgrounds
Ensuring speakers experience at the forum is smooth and enjoyable through sorting out logistics, writing speakers packs for them, and overall care on the day
Time commitment: Approx. 3-4 hours a week depending on how close to event it is and how much you want to do

Speakers Officers

Researching speakers for keynote and panels, choosing themes of panels, ensuring speakers are from complementary and diverse backgrounds
Ensuring speakers experience at the forum is smooth and enjoyable through sorting out logistics, writing speakers packs for them, and overall care on the day
Time commitment: Approx. 1-3 hours a week depending on how close to event it is and how much you want to do

Sponsorship & Finance

Managing finances of the forum as well as fundraising and obtaining sponsorships
Time commitment: Approx. 1-3 hours a week depending on how close to event it is and how much you want to do

Ticketing & Website

Designing and managing website as well as managing ticketing platform (tech-savviness is encouraged)
Time commitment: Approx. 1-3 hours a week depending on how close to event it is and how much you want to do

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