EXTREME Hangout Speaker Coordinator volunteer / Internship

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The Extreme Hangout is an impact platform created young change makers a voice on the environment and drive change. This short video will give you a flavour: EXTREME Hangout

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We launched the Extreme Hangout at COP26 in Glasgow, took it to COP27 in Egypt and are now making plans for COP28 in Dubai, alongside rolling out a local event series. Our goal is to help shift the climate dial, by shaking up the climate conversation, popularising the movement and inspiring environmental action. Over the last two years we have worked with 300 speakers, 8000 visitors, 5m audience and had a press reach of 100m.

 

COP26 RECAP | EXTREME HANGOUT

Extreme Hangout COP28 Dubai

 

About the Internship opportunity

 

Do you care about the environment, want to reverse climate change, are you aware of the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and interested in the COP gatherings? if you said YES then you are who we are looking for! The EXTREME Hangout is seeking an intern / volunteer with strong interpersonal and communication skills to help with the coordination of speakers for our events.

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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join the EXTREME Hangout team as a Speaker Coordinator volunteer for our upcoming events. As the Speaker Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in curating and supporting an engaging lineup of speakers along side Amber Nuttall the founder. You will have an opportunity to expand your professional network by connecting and interacting with influential speakers, clients, and industry partners. Funded by us You will join us for two weeks at COP28 in Dubai. This is a valuable internship opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability and seeking hands-on experience in events.

 

The ideal intern needs to have three things:

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1. Be a dynamic self-starter and a fast learner. 

2. Strong organisational and admin skills, be familiar with standard office software, a good communicator, be happy to be a point of contact for speakers.

3. An interest in the environment. Has watched Don't Look Up, follows Earthrise, might have Ministry of the Future on their reading list, wants to know more about Elizabeth Wathuti, and picks up litter when they visit the beach.

 

Internship Benefits:

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• Opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability initiatives.

• Gain relevant experience in events and speaker management/coordination.

• Work alongside and learn from enthusiastic professionals and experts in the field.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Internship completion certificate and recommendation letter.

• Motivating work culture with growth and travel opportunities.

• Funded by us, You will join us for two weeks at COP28 in Dubai.

 

Key Responsibilities:

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• Update and maintain future speaker and event lists.

• Liaison and management of speakers, including being their main point of contact both pre-event and onsite.

• Ensuring communication with the committees and speakers

• Assist in coordinating travel arrangements, accommodations, and on-site logistics for speakers.

• Provide excellent customer service to speakers, addressing any queries or concerns promptly.

 

Requirements

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• Strong passion for environmental sustainability and desire to make a positive impact.

• A recent graduate with a strong interest in event management or related field.

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the confidence liaise with speakers.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Previous experience in event coordination or management is a plus.

 

THE INTERNSHIP IS 6 MONTHS WITH A POSSIBILITY TO BECOME PERMANENT.

 

THE INTERNSHIP ONLY COVERS BASIC EXPENSES e.g., Internet, cable etc.

 

SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH A PASSION FOR ENVIROMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND A STRONG INTEREST TO LAUCH THEIR CAREER IN EVENTS.

 

We offer a supportive work environment that prioritizes professional growth and development. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability and want to gain experience in events, we encourage you to apply.

 

More About | EXTREME HANGOUT

 

Inspired by our love of adventure sports and our passion to protect the planet, EXTREME established The Extreme Hangout in 2021 as a sustainability impact platform to give young people a voice, popularise the climate movement and inspire environmental action. Young and underrepresented people want their voices heard and have little opportunity to participate in formal proceedings. EXTREME made it its mission to give them a seat at the table and deliver a platform where they could share their concerns and opinions.