Event Manager

• Full-time, permanent role- Sydney CBD location.
• Dynamic role in a small, collaborative team
• $60,000 (Equivalent to $69,000 approx. in private sector) Plus extended holidays and flexible working conditions

Are you a born organiser who is looking for a dynamic events role where your skills make a real difference and where you’re encouraged to shine?

Our organisation is looking for a highly-organised and motivated Event Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director: Communications and Strategy, you will be responsible for the smooth running of our annual events program, from planning to execution. This includes, but is not limited to, the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremonies, an annual conference and more than 20 regular events for members, corporates and the community.

Responsibilities of the role:
• Exercise your creative flair and ideas to help devise successful events
• Initiate, develop, drive and maintain detailed event planning schedules for event delivery
• Prepare and manage event budgets
• Develop and produce materials related to events (invitations, information packs, flyers, run sheets, nametags, promotional items etc.)
• Liaise with venues and negotiate contracts for venues, food, audiovisual equipment, etc.
• Prepare relevant materials and manage all on-site production and post-event details
• Manage event invitation lists and RSVPs
• Proactively identify and resolve issues or complaints
• Contribute to posting information on social media.

We are looking for:
• Excellent time management, organisation skills and attention to detail
• Experience in event management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Someone who is self-motivated, positive and has initiative
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to be decisive
• Good interpersonal skills and grace under pressure
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team

The Centre for Volunteering is the peak organisation for volunteering in NSW. With more than 40 years of effective operation we work with volunteers and our member organisations to support and promote volunteering in NSW. We provide volunteer matching services, training, research, advice and advocacy. We provide an excellent CBD location (The Rocks) and our charity status affords generous tax concessions on salaries.