Event Coordinator

Summary: The Event Coordinator role at Carpenters Dialogue Express Café involves designing, planning, and delivering an inclusive events programme that reflects the café's ethos of diversity and communication. The position requires collaboration with deaf and hearing team members, local partners, and community groups to create engaging events. The role is part-time and fixed-term for 12 months, with a start date as soon as possible. The café is a unique social enterprise located in Stratford, East London, promoting accessibility and social impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a vibrant and inclusive events programme (e.g., movie nights, live music events, special food tasting events, workshops, talks, performances, community socials).
• Coordinate with local artists, schools, organisations, educators, and community leaders to co-create events.
• Manage logistics including scheduling, set-up, bookings, and necessary permissions.
• Promote events in collaboration with our marketing team (social media, flyers, newsletters).
• Ensure events are accessible and align with our values of inclusivity and deaf awareness.
• Gather feedback and contribute to post-event evaluations and reports.

Key Skills:

• Experience in event planning or community coordination.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confidence working with diverse communities and collaborators.
• Passion for social impact, accessibility, and inclusive culture.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL).
• Experience working in community settings, arts/culture, or social enterprises.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other