Event Coordinator

Job Description

Join our Operations team and play a hands-on role in growing Kurumbuka’s community and impact.

As our Event Coordinator, you’ll help bring meaningful experiences to life—from a creative crowdfunding campaign to a high-impact donor event. Your work will directly support our mission by strengthening relationships with supporters and expanding awareness of our work.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of event planning, gaining real-world experience at every stage:

• Research ideas and help shape the vision for events

• Build and manage detailed event plans

• Design engaging event programs

• Coordinate with vendors, venues, and volunteers

• Source materials, décor, and event collateral

• Support marketing and promotion efforts

• Lead day-of event execution

• Evaluate outcomes and identify improvements

• Additional responsibilities may arise as needed  
  

What You’ll Gain

This role is designed to help you grow—not just contribute.

You’ll collaborate with our Canadian team as well as our international staff. You’ll also engage directly with external partners, including vendors, volunteers, and event guests.

Through this experience, you’ll build:

• Project management and leadership skills by owning key event responsibilities

• Communication and teamwork skills across diverse teams and stakeholders

• Digital and organizational skills through regular use of tools, platforms, and systems

• Cross-cultural competency through collaboration with our Africa-based team

• Strategic thinking by contributing to donor engagement and retention efforts

• You’ll also gain access to Kurumbuka’s leadership development resources—tools we use to train emerging and executive leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa.
  

Why This Role Matters

At Kurumbuka, you won’t just be helping run events—you’ll be contributing to the growth of a mission-driven organization. This is an opportunity to develop adaptability, creativity, and critical thinking while making a tangible impact.

If you’re organized, motivated, and excited about bringing people together for a purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• A mature Christian with an active faith in Jesus Christ

• A strong commitment to Kurumbuka’s Mission, Vision, and Values

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks or timelines

• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence interacting with a variety of stakeholders (e.g., donors, volunteers, vendors)

• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively

• Basic experience with event coordination and project management would be an asset.

• Adaptable and able to problem-solve in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Position Details

• Total Hours: 280 hours (between late May and end of August)

• Scheduling Options:

  • 8 weeks full-time, or

  • 16 weeks part-time (preferred)

  We’re flexible in how the hours are structured, with a preference for a part-time schedule spread across the summer to support consistent content creation and engagement.

• Compensation: $19.85/hour

• This is a Canada Summer Jobs position. Candidates must be under 30 and eligible to work in Canada.

• This is a remote role, with close collaboration with our Canadian office in Langley, British Columbia. The Events Coordinator reports to the Operations Manager.
  

How to Apply

Send an email with a cover letter and resume to careers@kurumbuka.org titled “Event Coordinator Application”.

About Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions

Mission

To use a Christ-centred approach to develop, connect, and equip emerging and executive leaders who have the passion and vision to transform their institutions, organisations, and communities across Africa.

Vision

Christ-Centred Transformation for Leaders and their Communities in Africa. 

Values

Faith: We are grounded in biblical truth. We support every student, staff member, and partner in their journey to live and lead like Christ.

Learning: We support each leader as they continue to grow and catalyse transformation throughout Africa. 

Empowerment: We invest in visionary leaders, so they can facilitate transformation in their own communities and beyond. 

Community: We believe in diverse and trust-based relationships. We strive to foster regional, national, and international connections. 

Service: We encourage leaders to serve with a posture of humility.