Events Coordinator
Amnesty International USA | |
$61,007 - $76,259 | |
Medical, Vison, Dental, 403b | |
United States, DMV | |
May 02, 2024 | |
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is the global organization’s presence in the United States. We engage people in the U.S. to fight injustice all around the world, while we also work to protect people’s human rights here in the U.S. Amnesty International USA has more than one million members and activists in all 50 states, who are part of a larger global movement of 10 million people in 150 countries. We are a democratically governed, grassroots membership organization, which means that our members vote on key policy issues and elect our Board of Directors. Amnesty International USA’s elected Board members, staff, and members work together to lead the organization.
This role is a union position and covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Communication Workers of America (CWA), Local 1180.
Job Summary The Events Coordinator assists in the planning and production of membership events for Amnesty International USA, including the Annual General Meeting and other events that elevate the organization’s movement-building efforts and advance key organization priorities. The Events Coordinator provides overall project management support to ensure that events are well-planned and well-executed.
This position works closely with the Director of Events, AIUSA staff, and members, providing critical support for implementing the national event strategy.
Essential Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement
Qualifications and Experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Physical Requirements
Education and Experience
Travel Requirements
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/ ACCOMMODATIONS
All applications must be completed online as a PDF document through our application portal, and we do not accept submissions via email. Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We do not sponsor candidates seeking visa support. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require accommodations during the application process, please email talentacquisition@aiusa.org Please review our Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) section for additional information on our hiring process.
OUR EEO STATEMENT
Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer. AIUSA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
We recognize the valuable skills that can be gained through internships, fellowships, volunteer work, and non-traditional work experience. This experience helps build competencies and knowledge that may translate to our job openings. We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our openings.
OUR COMMITMENT AS AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA)
Dismantling white supremacy is central to the fight for human rights in the United States and around the world. As we mobilize staff and activists and work with partners to help transform the multiple systems where oppression operates in the world around us as part of our human rights mandate, anti-racism must be integral to our work. To learn more about how we integrate IDEA into our programs and workplace, visit: https://www.amnestyusa.org/about-us/idea/
REMOTE AND HYBRID WORKPLACE POLICY
Because the health and safety of our employees and candidates are a top priority, we are currently conducting our hiring process virtually. Please review the job description, which will state whether a role is hybrid and remote. Some roles may require travel domestically and/or internationally. |