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Form of workEvent Coordinator permanent role for Events Agency based in Melbourne on a salary of $65k - $75k plus super.
The Company:This award-winning creative event and production management company is seeking an enthusiastic Event Coordinator to join their rapidly growing vibrant team. This Event Agency delivers exceptional events for a diverse range of For Purpose clients, including not-for-profits, government, universities, and arts.
The Role:
The Event Coordinator role will report into the Event Directors. The Event Coordinator will be responsible for managing multiple events at any one time, providing creative ideas, detailed end-to-end planning and outstanding customer service.
Key Responsibilities include;
- Lead the project management of small to mid-size events
- Support the project management of large-scale events
- Liaise and manage clients to ensure a full understanding of their requirements and customer satisfaction
- Work within budgets to execute deliverables
- Creatively design and provide input in event/activation concepts.
- Provide leadership and management of event support person (event officer)
- Ensure event delivery meet the strategic objectives
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and deliver strategic advice about event planning, implementation and evaluation
- Source and negotiate suppliers and resources for events including venue, technical, print, catering
- Propose strategic ideas and concepts that improve provided services and event quality
- Complete and conduct risk management plans for events/productions to ensure events are delivered safely
- Provide detailed event planning including scheduling, event layout, bump in and bump out logistics
- Provide strong onsite coordination at events
- Proactively handle any issues and troubleshoot in lead up and on the event day
- Conduct pre and post-event debrief, evaluations and report on outcomes
- Provide regularly project updates to Directors
- Provide marketing and communication strategies. Copywriting for event communications including invitations, collateral, sponsorship and event reports (invitation, rsvp management, website, event communication).
The ideal candidate will have experience working as an Events Officer or Events Coordinator within an Events Agency or PCO. Experience in managing in-person, virtual and hybrid events is highly desirable.
- Excellent time management and leadership skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgement with a professional approach to the role
- Excellent communication skills, including speaker/ writing and presentation skills, and proofreading. Excellent writing skills (B2B and B2C)
- Ability to build productive business relationships
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to collaborate and work as team, as well as providing strong leadership in events planning, delegate tasks and oversee individual responsibilities
- Experience in virtual events – webinars and/or conferences is desirable
- Marketing experience desirable
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally when required
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If this role doesn't fit but if you are interested in Events positions in Australia, then please register your resume through our website: www.apexeventrecruitment.com.au
Please note that this role will be subject to background checks and you must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
