Job: Event Coordinator (Part time), Oxford Real Farming Conference, Remote, UK
Date: 26 Mar 2024
Part time (0.6 FTE), remote but UK-based
About the Real Farming Trust
The Real Farming Trust (RFT) runs a number of programmes which bring people of all food and farming backgrounds and experiences together to build the case for agroecology. One of these programmes is the Oxford Real Farming Conference. We are a small charity, and value honesty, empathy, care and compassion in our interactions with each other in the organisation and with the partners we work with.
About the Oxford Real Farming Conference
The Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) is a much loved and highly valued movement-led conference with a special character and a space for networking, knowledge sharing and direction setting. The annual conference has grown from a gathering of 50 delegates in 2010 to a two-day meeting of 1,800 in 2024, plus a further 3,000 online. The programme is the result of a Call for Proposals, which are selected by a team of farming partners and experts.
In addition to the annual conference in January, ORFC has grown to include in-the-field events. Held in partnership with a farm, ORFC in the Field brings together 70 participants for two days of in-depth, hands-on workshops, plus a day of farm visits. ORFC in the Field is held in different parts of the UK, with the next event taking place in Scotland this October.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the core team organising the annual Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC). Your role will be to support the ORFC team coordinating logistics for the in-person and online conference, which will next take place 8th – 10th January 2025.
You will work closely with the Real Farming Trust (RFT) Operations Manager to coordinate internal and external logistics for smooth conference delivery, as well as the ORFC Programme Manager to co-ordinate the operational support needed to deliver an exciting, inclusive and radical programme for all delegates.
This will include (but is not limited to):
* Some administrative responsibilities (updating policies, contracts, and risk assessments)
* Budget tracking and maintaining clear records of any spending
* Research into online conferencing options, and setting up ORFC online
* Building on ongoing work to develop event processes and culture that reflects our values.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, organised, caring and thoughtful coordinator with a passion for creating inclusive, equitable spaces to support the movement for agroecology and food sovereignty.
How to apply
Please email your CV, two referees (including at least one work reference), and a covering letter (no more than 1 page) detailing why you think you are suitable for the role and why you would like to join our team to Brittany Oakes at brittany@orfc.org.uk by 12pm GMT (midday) on Tuesday, 26th March 2024. If you have questions about the role, email Brittany at the above address.
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