Volunteer and Event Management

I- INTRODUCTION

The Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) is a Lebanese NGO registered at the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities under no. 1186 on 18 June 2014. LRI drives transformative environmental solutions by restoring ecosystems, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting sustainable agriculture and land management. Through innovation, advocacy, and policy engagement, we empower communities—especially women and youth—to lead in circular economy models and green enterprises, ensuring long-term environmental and socio-economic sustainability.

To complement the efforts of the technical team during this upcoming planting season, LRI is opening a short-term position for volunteer and event management to support the restoration team in the organization of planting events in various locations.

II- TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Te Volunteer and Event Management Coordinator at the Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) is responsible is expected to perform the below duties:  

• Support in planning and coordinating planting event both in urban and rural settings, including coordination with municipalities and local working crews or local CSOs and development of day agendas and plans.
• Support in the preparation of logistics for each planting event and ensuring the availability of tools and materials needed for each event
• Lead on volunteer recruitment for events that require additional volunteers.
• Lead on volunteer management on site and safe transportation for the volunteers.
• Outreach to companies and potential donors to support planting projects in urban settings
• Support the restoration team in all activities related to volunteers and planting events as needed.

III. REQUIREMENTS 

The Project Officer should possess the following competencies, skills, and experience: 

• More than 3 years of experience in volunteer and event management 
• Proven network of volunteers

• Experience working with Lebanese municipalities and private sector 
• Strong analytical, teamwork and inter-personal skills. 
• Excellent professional communication skills. 

• Willingness to travel outside Beirut. 
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic.