Production Coordinator, New York, NY

OutdoorFest LLC is hiring a part time production coordinator based in New York City. The coordinator will be responsible for producing our marquee festival in June and our 2 day campout in October. The coordinator will also play a key role in elevating the stories of local outdoor recreation opportunities, leaders and our members through social media strategy and execution. 

This position requires 15 hours / week with additional hours around the key events. This position is virtual with bi-weekly in-person check-ins. 

About OutdoorFest

OutdoorFest is a community of urban dwelling outdoor enthusiasts. We aim to encourage and support urban dwellers across the country in finding and participating in outdoor recreation through our monthly Mappy Hour events and our annual OutdoorFest festival. 

We believe the outdoors is for everyone and that you can live in the city and love the outdoors. 

Requirements:

Event Production

  • Key event logistics ranging from coordinating food and beverage to confirming group activity providers

  • Be the key point of contact for vendors and partners

  • Facilitate a run of show, communicated to all stakeholders, including volunteers

Event Communication

  • Clearly ensure all event attendees have questions answered and are prepared for event

  • Manage event marketing through owned channels (social, newsletter, web)

  • Orchestrate post event recaps, photo/video and feedback

Content Creation

  • Manage strategy and execution of social media profiles across OutdoorFest portfolio (includes both Mappy Hour and Outdoorfest brand channels on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)

  • Monthly blog posts highlighting key resources and  inspiration from our members

  • Create weekly newsletters with updates

Qualifications

  • Extremely detail oriented, love for spreadsheets

  • Clear and respectful communication, including strong writing ability

  • Ability to stay calm under pressure and think on their feet

  • Familiarity with social channels listed above

  • We’re looking for someone who is kind, creative and ready to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. 

Compensation: $20-$23/hour.

Interested applicants can apply here: https://forms.gle/k3huHvetmxcQKQ9m9

About OutdoorFest

The mission of OutdoorFest is to connect urban dwellers to local outdoor resources to encourage healthier, active, and more adventurous lifestyles through our monthly Mappy Hour.org ™ meet-ups and annual festivals.