Qld Events Manager

QLD Events Manager

We are seeking a full time QLD Events Manager to join our Not For Profit organisation working from our office located in Rugby League Central QLD (RLCQ, 83 Castlemaine St Milton. The position will suit someone with an interest in fundraising in the Not For Profit sector and the rugby league community.

Tasks

QLD Events Manager will be responsible for all QLD committee events and required to assist our 14 volunteer committees around the state. As an active team member you will strive to develop growth strategies in accordance with the Men of League Foundation Strategic Plan 2017-2021.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and plan all aspects of QLD events from conception to completion, with a strong focus on celebrating the rich history of rugby league, whilst raising fund for the men, women and children of the rugby league community. QLD events include 

• Annual lunch and corporate golf day 
• Partnership events 
• Peer to peer,third party and joint venture fundraising events

Duties include planning, delivery and management of all event aspects, including theming, memorabilia and budget reconciliations.

Along with providing event guidance to our 14 volunteer committees around the state, events include 

• Kick-off Clubs (fellowship) 
• Sportsmen’s lunches and dinners 
• Trivia, golf and bowls days

Event budgets and accounting requirements 

• Forecast event budgets 
• Reconciliation of events 
• Reporting on all aspects as required

Manage QLD activities within national fundraising and awareness campaign

Work closely with our contracted marketing team to deliver event and sponsorship activation

Manage the QLD memorabilia requirements Assist State Manager to deliver National and State objectives

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Experience in events
• Customer and personal service related experience
• Understanding and interest in rugby league
• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated capacity to multi-task

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
• Previous experience in a Not For Profit organisation
• Leadership skills
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience working with volunteers
• Flexible working hours and current driver’s licenses