Social Activities Coordinator

Do you like fun? Do you enjoy bringing people together?

We’re on the hunt for someone special to help create unforgettable social moments at the Hand in Hand Festival. Could you be our Social Activities Coordinator?

A diverse community of 1600 performers, friends, and family are all coming together in Blackpool ready to have an amazing time and connect with each other. You will help us develop a dynamic social activities programme including Quiz Nights, Disco’s, and quieter meeting opportunities.

Wether you’ve lived this type of role before or not, if you’ve got experience in hospitality, event planning, community arts, or just love throwing a good party, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

 Design and organise a vibrant social activities programme.

 Find and work with activity providers to make it all happen

 Manage Performer Sign Ups for the Social Events

 Lead a team of volunteers to ensure everything runs smoothly

We’re looking for someone who:

 Is friendly and can connect with people from all walks of life

 Has a knack for organising and managing time effectively

 Can think on their feet and solve problems

 Is a natural leader and a great team player

What skills do I need?

Communication, interpersonal skills, empathy, adaptability, problem solving, initiative, teamwork, collaboration, relationship building, networking, conflict resolution, motivation, time management, reliability, resilience, attention to detail, positive attitude, professionalism, self-motivation, leadership, decision making, facilitation, confidence, customer service, inclusivity, cultural awareness, respect for diversity, accessibility awareness, patience, sensitivity.

When do I need to be available?

Details

Volunteers can fit this role around their other commitments. The only time they need to be specifically available is for the Festival Weekend it’s self.