ASSISTANT EVENTS MANAGER

Are you a jack of all trades with experience in working with events? Do you excel in building client relationships, managing teams and planning projects? Can you communicate effectively, think on your feet, think critically under pressure, and resolve issues with ease? If yes, we invite you to apply for this role.

At Skrap, we offer waste management services and zero waste consulting for the events industry. Our aim is to reduce and divert waste away from landfills, build awareness and inspire positive climate action.

As Assistant Manager with our Events team, you will be instrumental in managing our Zero Waste Events projects. Apply for this role if you have work experience at events, enjoy being on ground and care deeply about our environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project planning and execution: Lead comprehensive planning, coordination and execution of our Zero Waste services for events. Define project timelines, allocate tasks and manage resources to ensure seamless delivery.

  • Client servicing: Build and maintain strong, meaningful relationships with clients. Focus on understanding their needs and deliver exceptional service.

  • Stakeholder management: Collaborate with multiple vendors to ensure ethical, efficient and timely execution of project tasks. Proactively address and resolve any challenges that arise.

  • Volunteer and Ground Staff Management: Manage and coordinate on-site staff and volunteers, ensuring smooth operations throughout the event.

  • Reporting: Prepare and maintain detailed project reports, expense documentation, and regular updates for both internal teams and external clients. Collect and analyze feedback and insights post-event to drive continuous improvement.

Apply for this, if you:

  • Have 2 to 4 years prior experience in managing projects in the Events industry or Ad/ film shoots or Sports/ Outdoor travel industry

  • Possess strong project management and people skills

  • Enjoy planning projects, managing teams and handling diverse clients and stakeholders

  • Demonstrate a proactive, go-getter attitude, with leadership abilities and good communication skills

  • Are organized, process-driven and thrive in fast-paced on-ground projects

  • Enjoy being on-ground at project sites, and are eager to engage in hands-on, impactful work

  • Have basic working knowledge of design tools like Canva and project management tools like Google Suite and Asana

  • Are passionate about our environment and committed to creating a positive impact on the planet

Location:

This role is open for Mumbai-based candidates only. Please note that the role involves extensive travel within Mumbai and to other cities across India.

About us: Skrap is a social enterprise that provides zero waste and sustainability services for events, businesses and brands. Our aim is to build awareness around waste and enable positive climate action.

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