This permanent position is a member of Operations & Events Department to plan and organise WWF events in Hong Kong. This involves coordination across different stakeholders to ensure quality of delivery , stakeholder engagement and delivery of fundraising KPIs.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Events Officers planning and organizing of fundraising events, including WWF’s annual events Walk for Nature, Big Bird Race , Earth Hour, Run for Wild, Race against extinction series and City Nature Challenge activities with One Planet Youth partnership volunteers.
• Collaborate with the Events Communications Specialist and Marketing and Media Team on the marketing plan and design of collaterals, e.g. key visual, website with eDM , telemarketing and booking site messaging alongside individual and team fundraising and community blogs and social media
• Sourcing and prospecting of organizations which are interested to participate in WWF’s events with teams or as partners , sponsors  or supporting organisations. Explore joint brand opportunities with potential partners and maintain Salesforce records.
• Handle enquiries of events sponsors and public and provide logistic and on-site support
• Conduct report on the effectiveness of events , feedback from participants and conduct follow up marketing journey support

Requirements:  

• Degree holder or tertiary educated in marketing, communications, business administration or related studies with at least 3 years of experience in organizing events or exhibitions 
• A track record in event marketing and management; fundraising or event agency background would be highly preferred
• Proficiency in computer software: Salesforce ,Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge in PhotoShop, Indesign Adobe Illustrator or equivalent software will be an advantage
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese

Required Behavioural Skills:

• Independent, good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work with people of all levels 
• Independent and initiative, detail-minded, highly organized and can handle multi tasks, positive thinking and a mature personality;
• Ability to work under pressure with tight timelines;
• Flexible and adaptable to new ideas

Candidates with less experience will be considered for Events Officer positions

We offer a 5-day work week and competitive compensation and benefits packages to the right candidate.  The office location of this post is at our Kwai Hing office (near MTR station) and required to work as arranged across all centres and other locations (in Central, Yuen Long, Tai Po and Sai Kung).

Date for Application Review:  21 December 2018

Application would be considered until the post is filled.

(All information provided will be used for recruitment-related purpose only. Applicants who do not hear from us within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. It is our policy to retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment purposes for a period of six months.)