Call for Urban Sketchers Events Director (Volunteer Position)

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Do you dream of bringing sketchers together from all corners of the world, turning city streets into classrooms, plazas into meeting halls, and everyday moments into unforgettable shared experiences?Urban Sketchers is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as Events Director on the USk Executive Board. This is a leadership role with significant impact on the organization’s global events and community engagement.If you are passionate about sketching, collaboration, and event management, we encourage you to apply by 30 September 2025. Submit your CV and a short video in response to the questions provided below to:secretary@urbansketchers.orgIn your introduction video, tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to Urban Sketchers.Can you detail your involvement with Urban Sketchers and how it has prepared you for this role?Why are you interested in applying for the role of Events Director, specifically?For questions about the role, please contact: events@urbansketchers.org Role SummaryThe Events Director is responsible for shaping the vision, strategy, and successful delivery of Urban Sketchers’ key global and regional events. Working closely with the Executive Board (EB), the Events Director ensures events align with the USk mission of fostering a global community through on-location sketching.Core ResponsibilitiesStrategic PlanningLead the development of a 3 – 5year USk Events Strategy in collaboration with the Executive Board.Define clear processes, timelines, and implementation frameworks for future events.Governance and ReportingParticipate in monthly virtual meetings, quarterly updates, and annual in-person Executive Board meetings.Submit a comprehensive quarterly Events Report and annual reportTeam LeadershipRecruit and coordinate a volunteer team to support event delivery.Collaborate with EB Directors and project teams across departments.Community EngagementMaintain a strong and visible presence within the international USk community.Serve as an ambassador for the USk mission at events and online.Key Projects International Urban Sketchers SymposiumServe as overall Project Lead for the Symposium.Coordinate planning and logistics to ensure a successful event.Chair regular planning meetings:Prepare agendas, distribute minutes, and track actions.Share updates with relevant departments and the EB.Collaborate with stakeholders and local organizing teams.Monitor and maintain the relevant social media channels associated with the Symposium e.g. Facebook Symposium Hub, Instagram USk SymposiumFuture SymposiumManage the full lifecycle regarding expressions of interest (EOIs)Announcements, communication, assessment, review, and planning Regional Events Grant Fund (REGF)Oversee the implementation, planning and delivery of the REGF program.Coordinate the work of the REGF team committeeCollaborate with EB Directors in Communications, social media, and Finance to support grantees and promote activities. Qualifications and ExperienceProject and Event ManagementProven experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk assessment.Demonstrated success in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder events.Public Speaking & RepresentationConfident in live and virtual speaking engagements, including interviews, announcements, and presentations.Volunteer & Community LeadershipExperience working with diverse teams and managing volunteers.LanguagesFluency in English and proficiency in at least one additional language.Urban Sketchers InvolvementActive Urban Sketcher with prior participation in a USk Symposium.Previous USk leadership experience is highly desirable.Strategic & Governance SkillsAbility to think long-term and contribute to the strategic direction of USk.Familiarity with non-profit governance and collaborative decision-making. This is a volunteer leadership position with global impact. We are looking for someone who is organized, collaborative, and committed to supporting the worldwide Urban Sketchers community through inspiring and well-executed events.The post Call for Urban Sketchers Events Director (Volunteer Position) appeared first on Urban Sketchers.