JOIN THE VEGFEST TEAM!

Do you care about animals and the planet? Do you like working on a team? Want to join a worthy cause? This might be the right gig for you!

ABOUT WINNIPEG VEGFEST

Winnipeg VegFest is the largest vegan and animal rights festival in Manitoba. We are a 100% volunteer-run organization. Our aim is to foster compassion for animals, promote eco-friendly living, educate the public about health and nutrition, and share the rapidly growing world of plant-based cuisine. Our largest event is the annual VegFest. In addition, we have created two new events, VegOut! and SugarRush!, to support local restaurants and our community, and to get the word out about how tasty vegan food can be. We also hold additional events throughout the year as fundraisers and for community outreach such as pop-up dinners, film screenings, and community potlucks.

SCOPE

We are seeking a Vendor Coordinator to join the Winnipeg VegFest team. This is a volunteer position with golden opportunities to gain invaluable experience, contacts, and skills that will make a huge difference on a résumé. As Vendor Coordinator, you will be in charge of managing our vendors for each of our major festivals. The busiest times are in the lead-up to our larger events, which happen in January, June and September. We are looking for someone who can have a consistent presence throughout the year.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate will be dedicated, flexible, and have a strong interest in obtaining significant non-profit experience, strategy, knowledge, and skills for organizing large public events. Knowledge of Google Drive and MS Office Suite, especially MS Excel, is a must. A passion for animal and environmental justice and belief in the Winnipeg VegFest mission are also a must.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintains successful relationships with vendors

• Work with Web Manager to create vendor application page

• Keep master list of vendor applications, registrations, and payments

• Work with Treasurer to ensure that vendor payments are up-to-date

• Work with Vendor Outreach team for vendor recruitment

• Work with Social Media Coordinator to manage vendor promotions

• Organize vendor layout for VegFest

• Address and resolve vendor concerns

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in team settings

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent brainstorming, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially MS Excel

• Knowledge of Google Workspace

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

TIME COMMITMENTS

• Weekly meetings (usually on Thursdays at 7:00 pm)

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and résumé to Jason Hannan at hello@winnipegvegfest.ca. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Priority will be giving to early submissions.