POSITION OVERVIEW 

Twin Cities Pride is recruiting for a Festival Vendor Coordinator (Coordinator), to join our team of one paid and 10 volunteer staff members. The Coordinator works with Pride’s vendors to ensure a positive experience at the annual Pride Festival. 

The Coordinator is responsible for communication with and registration of Festival vendors and exhibitors. This includes initial outreach, problem solving, booth placement, onsite assistance, and all communications. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer phones and assist vendors registering for the festival. Timely telephone and email communication with vendors and exhibitors is of utmost importance.

• Confirm registrations and assign vendor placement in the Festival. 

• Confirm receipt of payment and any documentation needed for the event, such as ST-19 forms.

• Track insurance certificates of all vendors.

• Prepare Festival grounds with appropriate booth numbers.

• Check vendors into the festival, direct them to their location, and troubleshoot any issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Passion for the mission of Twin Cities Pride

• Commitment to the LGBTQ community and social justice causes.

• Minimum one year experience in a fast-paced, customer-oriented role.

• Experience with MS Office Suite.

• Ability to represent Twin Cities Pride in a professional manner.

• Excellent written, oral, computer and interpersonal skills.

• High level of detail orientation.

• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

• Interest in learning how to manage outdoor events.

• Position also requires ability to lift boxes often over 20 pounds, bend, sit, stand, walk, drive, and communicate effectively both verbally and electronically.

TIME COMMITMENT 

• Approx. 20 hours per week January through April, primarily daytime, but will include evening and weekend hours for board and staff meetings (currently online). Additional hours required in May and June. Hours worked over 40 hours per week will be paid overtime.

SALARY

• This is a contract position, averaging between $18-$20, for approximately 500 hours, plus a bonus for successful completion.

 

Important: On site participation at the Pride Festival June 25-26 is required. Execution of the Festival will be primarily outdoors in variable weather conditions and will require heavy time dedication, including early mornings and late evenings, requiring more than 40 hours per week mid-through-late June.

Contact info@tcpride.org for more information and to apply.