Gala Dinner Volunteer

We are currently seeking 15 highly energetic, tactful, and engaging volunteers to work with the Associate Program Director (APD) assisting in the preparations for and execution of the Annual Benefit Gala and Awards Ceremony. The Gala will be hosted at The Racquet and Tennis Club, 370 Park Avenue, New York, NY 1022 on Monday, April 29 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The volunteers are expected to be at the location no later than 3 PM to support the preparation of the Gala. The Gala has several high-level attendees, including Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, Ishaan Tharoor, Foreign Affairs Columnist and Author of the Today's WorldView Newsletter and column at The Washington Post, Hannah Young, UK Consul General; and Ravi Aurora, Mastercard’s Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy & Government Affairs) 

Details can be found at https://network2020.org/annual-benefit-gala/  

Benefits: 

• Opportunity to network with leading policymakers, business leaders, philanthropists, and others (including but not limited to Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations; Ishaan Tharoor, Foreign Affairs Columnist and Author of the Today's WorldView Newsletter and column at The Washington Post; Hannah Young, UK Consul General; diplomat Susan Thornton, and Ravi Aurora, Mastercard’s Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy & Government Affairs) 
• Get to know the preparation and running process of a non-profit Gala  
• Listen to top thinkers in international affairs 
• Support a non-profit making an impact in the international affairs world 
• Dinner at a 130-year-old NYC private club 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Join a virtual training of 45 minutes with the APD 2 weeks before the Gala.  
• Support the APD and other Network 20/20’s staff to set up for the Gala the afternoon of April 29 including but not limited to setting up registration tables, marketing assets, decorations, and activities 
• Support the registration process including but not limited to: 
• setting up the registration table,  
• arranging name tags,  
• greeting and checking-in guests,  
• processing payments,  
• trouble-shooting questions 
• Help guests find their tables during the event 
• Assist with the fine wine raffle fundraiser 
• Gather all materials after the event and ensure a timely and clean exit from the Club 

Requirements: 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent attention to detail and good organizational abilities 
• Physically located in NYC and available during the afternoon and evening of April 29 
• Dress formerly during the Gala (suits and ties are required for men)