Lead Community Change: Volunteer & Event Coordinator (Te Atatū South Repair Café)
Te Atatū South Repair Café is seeking a community-minded Volunteer & Event Coordinator to lead our vibrant monthly events. If you want to keep treasured household items out of landfills while fostering a warm, connected community in West Auckland, this role is for you!
Supported by a wider team of leaders under the Doughnut Economics Advocates NZ (DEANZ) charity, you’ll oversee the smooth running of our monthly repair sessions and support our skilled volunteers.
Key Responsibilities:
• Event Leadership & Operations: Oversee venue setup, run-of-show, visitor flow, and pack-down for monthly repair sessions on the first Friday evening of each month.
• Volunteer Coordination & Roster Management: Check volunteer availability 1–2 weeks prior to each session and coordinate roster coverage across key repair stations (sewing, electrical, bikes, general, and reception).
• Community & Visitor Hospitality: Create a warm, inclusive environment, welcome visitors, brief reception volunteers, and manage visitor queues smoothly.
• Health, Safety & Venue Standards: Ensure basic health and safety practices are followed during sessions, including overseeing electrical safety check protocols.
• Post-Event Reporting & Admin: Tally monthly repair metrics (items fixed, unresolved, visitor numbers) and share a brief summary report with the team on Slack.
• Financial Care & Logistics: Handle monthly Koha (donations) collection/banking, manage simple receipt reimbursements, and ensure event supplies and volunteer refreshments are stocked.
• Storytelling & Advocacy (Optional): Help capture success stories and photos during events to share with our media team and act as an approachable advocate for DEANZ and the repair movement.
What You’ll Gain:
• Full Onboarding Support: A smooth handover and ongoing backing from our outgoing coordinator and wider leadership team.
• Leadership & Event Experience: Proven community management and event coordination experience within a recognised sustainability charity.
• Impact & Network: Strong connections with a passionate local network of fixers, environmentalists, and community advocates in West Auckland.
• Professional Tech Skills: Practical experience using popular industry tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Facebook/Meta Suite, WhatsApp)—a fantastic boost for your CV and career.
How to Apply:
Ready to make a tangible difference in Te Atatū South while building great experience? Apply for this role by filling out the form below, send your CV to the contact email, and our team will be in touch with you shortly!
• A passion for sustainability, zero-waste, and circular economy principles.
• Strong organisational skills and reliability.
• Great interpersonal skills—someone who loves connecting with people and making them feel valued.
• Comfort with (or willingness to learn) basic digital communication tools.
Approx. 8 hours per month.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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