What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Organizer (Volunteer) position at MNeurodivergent?
What We Do
We host social events in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota, such as coffee shop meet-ups and movie nights. We offer a variety of activities to appeal to people with different interests, including crafting, gaming, and more. Our events provide just the right amount of structure and support for neurodiverse people. This allows people to be themselves, feel less alone, and build up their social networks.
A Diverse Community
We plan our activities with diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in mind. We strive to be inclusive of people from different backgrounds, cultures, identities, and support needs. Whether you've been formally diagnosed or you're still figuring things out, our doors are open to all neurodiverse individuals.
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MNeurodivergent is seeking Event Organizers to help create safe, welcoming, and inclusive in-person gatherings for neurodivergent adults across Minnesota. Event Organizers are essential to our mission of reducing isolation and building peer-led community through consistent local events.
This role involves planning and hosting community-based gatherings such as game nights, coffee meetups, park days, art events, and other low-pressure social opportunities. Event Organizers help ensure that events remain accessible, affirming, and aligned with MNeurodivergent’s values.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys planning social opportunities, supporting community connection, and helping create radically welcoming spaces for neurodivergent people.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Hosting
To keep the role manageable and clearly defined
Benefits Of Volunteering
We host social events in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota, such as coffee shop meet-ups and movie nights. We offer a variety of activities to appeal to people with different interests, including crafting, gaming, and more. Our events provide just the right amount of structure and support for neurodiverse people. This allows people to be themselves, feel less alone, and build up their social networks.
A Diverse Community
We plan our activities with diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in mind. We strive to be inclusive of people from different backgrounds, cultures, identities, and support needs. Whether you've been formally diagnosed or you're still figuring things out, our doors are open to all neurodiverse individuals.
,
MNeurodivergent is seeking Event Organizers to help create safe, welcoming, and inclusive in-person gatherings for neurodivergent adults across Minnesota. Event Organizers are essential to our mission of reducing isolation and building peer-led community through consistent local events.
This role involves planning and hosting community-based gatherings such as game nights, coffee meetups, park days, art events, and other low-pressure social opportunities. Event Organizers help ensure that events remain accessible, affirming, and aligned with MNeurodivergent’s values.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys planning social opportunities, supporting community connection, and helping create radically welcoming spaces for neurodivergent people.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Hosting
- Plan and host inclusive in-person events (examples coffee meetups, board game nights, crafting/art gatherings, park meetups, casual dinners, etc.)
- Coordinate event logistics such as
- date/time selection
- venue selection and accessibility considerations
- basic planning needs (supplies, activities, etc.)
- event communication/updates to attendees
- Create a welcoming and structured event environment that supports neurodivergent needs
- Help ensure events are sensory-aware and accessible when possible
- Maintain a welcoming environment aligned with MNeurodivergent community expectations (respect, boundaries, inclusion)
- Monitor event tone and safety; escalate concerns when needed through the appropriate organizational channels
- Coordinate with your local Community Coordinator (or Twin Cities Coordinator, if applicable) for guidance, support, and scheduling
- Collaborate with other volunteers (co-hosts, event support volunteers, etc.) to make events sustainable
- Provide basic post-event updates such as attendance estimates and feedback notes
To keep the role manageable and clearly defined
- Event Organizers are not responsible for tabling logistics at festivals or conventions
- Event Organizers do not handle background checks or final approval of volunteers (this is managed by the Volunteer Committee)
- Passion for creating accessible and affirming community for neurodivergent people
- Reliability and strong communication skills
- Comfort hosting or facilitating small group gatherings
- Ability to follow organizational community standards and safety expectations
- Experience with event planning, facilitation, peer support, or community leadership is helpful but not required
- Must be based in (or able to travel to) the community you are supporting
- Estimated 2–6 hours per week, depending on event frequency and event size
- Typically includes
- planning communication
- hosting events (often evenings/weekends)
- occasional volunteer check-ins/meetings
Benefits Of Volunteering
- Help reduce isolation and build meaningful connection for neurodivergent adults
- Gain experience in event planning, facilitation, and inclusive community-building
- Receive support from MNeurodivergent leadership and peer volunteers
- Become part of a statewide network working to make Minnesota more welcoming and accessible