Events & Programs Manager

Lead the strategic direction & delivery of Events & Programs at a forward-thinking & innovative NFP Organisation. Build & maintain key partnerships.

• Events & Programs Manager
• GrainGrowers’ - NFP Member Association
• Sydney CBD NSW 2000 – WFH & WFO
• Full Time, Permanent
• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Join a collaborative & passionate team committed to creating a meaningful impact.

About the Client
GrainGrowers is a Not-for-Profit membership organisation with a national reach making a positive difference to the grain industry. They have a strong and influential voice and are progressive in their thinking and approach. They are at the forefront of a changing industry, setting the agenda for change that will benefit their members now and in the future. They encourage innovative practices to drive the association forward.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to build a sense of community and connection between Australian grain farmers and GrainGrowers’ to enhance the profitability and sustainability of the Australian grains industry.
In this role, you will plan, oversee, and lead a range of events from ideation through to delivery, that seek to connect members and non-members, plus enhance the profile of the organisation in support of its mission. You will also manage grower programs and activities that align with GrainGrowers’ strategy and objectives to enhance and support grower engagement.
Events include both in-person and virtual events including Innovation Generation, Grains Innovation Tour, AGM/Grains Dinner, national workshops, programs, and webinars.
About You
You will have a passion for delivering engaging events and be a proactive, and innovative Events & Program Manager, with the ability to cultivate a high-performance events function. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the agricultural industry. You will have strong coordination skills and attention to detail.
Experience or an interest in the agriculture or grain industry is desirable.
Duties include but are not limited to"

• Develop, manage and deliver events, programs and national activities, with excellence, aligning them with strategic goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including sponsors and partners.
• Manage and deliver grower programs, including with alumni cohorts.
• Manage sponsorship, partnerships, and government grant funding.
• Engage and oversee event contractors and third parties.
• Provide events support to the Grower Engagement team for regional grower activities.
• Manage the events budget and conduct reporting and analysis.
• Identify potential new event and program opportunities.

To be successful you will have:

• Experienced events, programs, or project manager.
• Tertiary qualification in event management or business, or relevant professional experience preferred.
• Experience organising Events & Programs to enhance target audience engagement and meet project goals.
• Highly self-motivated with a drive to meet goals in a collaborative & dynamic environment.
• Ability to build and sustain key relationships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor & report on budgets & project management metrics.
• Proficient in managing sponsorship deliverables & negotiating contracts.
• Problem-solving & decision-making skills & negotiation ability.
• Strong work ethic, initiative & excellent attention to detail.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading NFP that is influencing and driving the agriculture industry and is proactive about connecting and engaging growers across Australia.
In addition, you will have an opportunity to travel to regional and metropolitan areas across Australia and connect with farmers and other stakeholders in the industry.
Please APPLY NOW! Please state your desired remuneration in your application.

Alternatively, contact Alyssa on 02 9093 4907 or at alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au for more information.
Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment for NFP organisations including membership, associations, peak bodies, and the arts. We have been contracted to recruit this role on a retained basis therefore please direct all enquiries to Alyssa at alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au or call 02 9093 4925.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.