Position Description

Summary

The Events Department is responsible for engaging with the Minnesota Furs community to gather event ideas and interest, assist in the coordination of community-led events, and collaborate with the Communications Department to promote and share event details on official channels. The department acts as a liaison between the community and the organization, ensuring that member-driven events are supported. While primarily focused on community events, the department also oversees the planning and execution of select first-party events.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the Minnesota Furs community to collect event ideas and help members plan community-run events, such as UpDown meets, Bear Essentials, and Bowling meets.
• Collaborate with the Communications Department to promote events through Minnesota Furs’ website and other communication platforms.
• Assist community members in submitting and organizing events, offering guidance and support where needed.
• Answer questions from the community regarding event planning, submission processes, and general inquiries.
• Organize and manage first-party events led by the department, including oval meets, fursuit romps, and the holiday party.
• Ensure that events, whether community-led or first-party, align with Minnesota Furs' values and guidelines.
• Provide post-event feedback and reporting to help improve future event processes.