Event Manager / Fundraising Assistant

Closing Date: 
Thu 1st Dec 2011
Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Organisation: 
State: 
New South Wales
More Information Link: 
Contact Person: 
Donnie Maclurcan; exec@projectaustralia.org.au

Event Manager / Fundraising Assistant
Project Australia
 

Position Summary
The Event Manager/ Fundraising Assistant will have the double but complementary role of organising and promoting various events as well as providing some assistance to our Executive Director.

Time commitment: 3-5 hours a week on a flexible, permanent basis. More intensive commitment will be required during peak periods leading up to an event.
Remuneration:  This position is undertaken in a voluntary capacity. Relevant training will be provided subject to funding availability.
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Sydney area (largely working from home)

About Project Australia
Project Australia is a community organisation helping people launch not-for-profit initiatives that focus on Australian needs and utilise existing assets.

The innovation we support cuts across twelve theme areas: environment and sustainability, health and wellbeing, media and social enquiry, technology and society, youth issues and empowerment, employment and opportunity, culture and creativity, community and social services, democracy and civil society, human rights and social justice, Aboriginal issues, and education and critical thinking.

We are a progressive social enterprise, free from political or religious influence, founded in 2006 and mostly run by volunteers. Our team currently includes a one-day per week Executive Director, ten volunteers and six committee members. We also employ a General Manager for our Speakers' Bureau, one day per week. We operate out of Sydney, but our team and work is national.

We provide four linked services:

  1. uThinc Speakers' Bureau: Hear new ideas and encouraging stories from some of Australia's most exciting social innovators.
  2. Tools4Good: Access over 1000 tools to help kick-start, support and grow your Australian community project.
  3. StartGoodStuff: Develop your project plans through use of our online collaborative platform and built-in templates.
  4. SI Consulting: Receive free consultancy covering all aspects of starting and sustaining a successful not-for-profit.

Position Scope

From program/product launches to social and fundraising events, the Event Manager will plan and publicise the occasion to bring the right people to the right place, at the right time.

As a Fundraising Assistant, the team member will provide some general assistance to the Executive Director from fundraising strategy development to grant seeking and marketing planning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As an Event Manager
(80%)

  • Researching markets to identify opportunities for events.
  • Producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets).
  • Agreeing to and managing a budget.
  • Securing and booking a suitable venue or location.
  • Ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to.
  • Coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire.
  • Organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media.
  • Identifying and securing speakers or special guests.
  • Planning room layouts and the event programme.
  • Coordinating staffing requirements and staff briefings.
  • Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners.
  • Liaising with marketing and fundraising colleagues to promote the event.
  • Liaising with clients and designers to create a brand for the event and organising the production of tickets, posters, flyers and any other promotional materials.
  • Coordinating suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly.
  • Overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event and clearing the venue efficiently.
  • Post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders).

As a Fundraising Assistant (20%)

  • Identifying and researching potential fundraising opportunities.
  • Assisting the Executive Director in developing a two-year fundraising strategy.
  • Liaising with various stakeholders for profile raising and fund raising events.
  • Assisting the Executive Director with fundraising campaigns.
  • Assisting the Executive Director in enhancing our donor giving program.
  • Identifying and researching potential income revenue through grants.
  • Assisting the Executive Director with the sales of products for fundraising.

Skills and interests
To be a good Event Manager/Fundraising Assistant, you will need to:

  • Have excellent time management and organisational skills 
  • Be enthusiastic, self-motivated and outgoing 
  • Be able to establish productive relationships with people at all levels 
  • Have good communication and presentation skills 
  • Be able to gather and interpret information 
  • Be commercially aware and customer-focused 
  • Have a positive and adaptable approach to challenges 
  • Be innovative and creative to distinguish your event from those of others 
  • Have knowledge of sales, marketing or copywriting 
  • Have an understanding of budgeting and financial management 
  • Be able to work as part of a team 
  • Be able to work well under pressure
  • Possess an eye for detail

Experience and Qualifications
Although experienced applicants are sought, please note that Project Australia is also encouraging anyone who has limited or no experience in Event Management and Fundraising to apply for the role. As an organisation mainly run by volunteers, Project Australia encourages its team members to develop skills and knowledge in their roles for their own professional development. Any team member will be provided with collaborative support in performing their roles.

  • Previous experience/qualifications in event management desirable
  • Previous experience/qualifications in project management desirable
  • Previous experience using customer relationship management software desirable
  • Previous experience/qualifications in marketing desirable
  • Non-for profit organisational experience desirable

Apply now
If you feel you meet these criteria, or would love to grow into this position, please email your cover letter and resume to Donnie Maclurcan at exec@projectaustralia.org.au.
Please do not hesitate contacting us for further information.


Please click here and view our video message.

This position is advertised on a rolling basis until it is filled.

 
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Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Thu 1st Dec 2011
Organisation Name: 
Project Australia
Organisation: 
State: 
New South Wales
More Information Link: 
Contact Person: 
Donnie Maclurcan; exec@projectaustralia.org.au
Opportunity Overview: 
This position is predominantly Events Management, but also includes Human Resources, OHS, Marketing and Legal. This role is very hands on and rich with employable skills that will look fantastic in future job applications.

Event Manager / Fundraising Assistant
Project Australia
 

Position Summary
The Event Manager/ Fundraising Assistant will have the double but complementary role of organising and promoting various events as well as providing some assistance to our Executive Director.

Time commitment: 3-5 hours a week on a flexible, permanent basis. More intensive commitment will be required during peak periods leading up to an event.
Remuneration:  This position is undertaken in a voluntary capacity. Relevant training will be provided subject to funding availability.
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Sydney area (largely working from home)

About Project Australia
Project Australia is a community organisation helping people launch not-for-profit initiatives that focus on Australian needs and utilise existing assets.

The innovation we support cuts across twelve theme areas: environment and sustainability, health and wellbeing, media and social enquiry, technology and society, youth issues and empowerment, employment and opportunity, culture and creativity, community and social services, democracy and civil society, human rights and social justice, Aboriginal issues, and education and critical thinking.

We are a progressive social enterprise, free from political or religious influence, founded in 2006 and mostly run by volunteers. Our team currently includes a one-day per week Executive Director, ten volunteers and six committee members. We also employ a General Manager for our Speakers' Bureau, one day per week. We operate out of Sydney, but our team and work is national.

We provide four linked services:

  1. uThinc Speakers' Bureau: Hear new ideas and encouraging stories from some of Australia's most exciting social innovators.
  2. Tools4Good: Access over 1000 tools to help kick-start, support and grow your Australian community project.
  3. StartGoodStuff: Develop your project plans through use of our online collaborative platform and built-in templates.
  4. SI Consulting: Receive free consultancy covering all aspects of starting and sustaining a successful not-for-profit.

Position Scope

From program/product launches to social and fundraising events, the Event Manager will plan and publicise the occasion to bring the right people to the right place, at the right time.

As a Fundraising Assistant, the team member will provide some general assistance to the Executive Director from fundraising strategy development to grant seeking and marketing planning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As an Event Manager
(80%)

  • Researching markets to identify opportunities for events.
  • Producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets).
  • Agreeing to and managing a budget.
  • Securing and booking a suitable venue or location.
  • Ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to.
  • Coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire.
  • Organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media.
  • Identifying and securing speakers or special guests.
  • Planning room layouts and the event programme.
  • Coordinating staffing requirements and staff briefings.
  • Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners.
  • Liaising with marketing and fundraising colleagues to promote the event.
  • Liaising with clients and designers to create a brand for the event and organising the production of tickets, posters, flyers and any other promotional materials.
  • Coordinating suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly.
  • Overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event and clearing the venue efficiently.
  • Post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders).

As a Fundraising Assistant (20%)

  • Identifying and researching potential fundraising opportunities.
  • Assisting the Executive Director in developing a two-year fundraising strategy.
  • Liaising with various stakeholders for profile raising and fund raising events.
  • Assisting the Executive Director with fundraising campaigns.
  • Assisting the Executive Director in enhancing our donor giving program.
  • Identifying and researching potential income revenue through grants.
  • Assisting the Executive Director with the sales of products for fundraising.

Skills and interests
To be a good Event Manager/Fundraising Assistant, you will need to:

  • Have excellent time management and organisational skills 
  • Be enthusiastic, self-motivated and outgoing 
  • Be able to establish productive relationships with people at all levels 
  • Have good communication and presentation skills 
  • Be able to gather and interpret information 
  • Be commercially aware and customer-focused 
  • Have a positive and adaptable approach to challenges 
  • Be innovative and creative to distinguish your event from those of others 
  • Have knowledge of sales, marketing or copywriting 
  • Have an understanding of budgeting and financial management 
  • Be able to work as part of a team 
  • Be able to work well under pressure
  • Possess an eye for detail

Experience and Qualifications
Although experienced applicants are sought, please note that Project Australia is also encouraging anyone who has limited or no experience in Event Management and Fundraising to apply for the role. As an organisation mainly run by volunteers, Project Australia encourages its team members to develop skills and knowledge in their roles for their own professional development. Any team member will be provided with collaborative support in performing their roles.

  • Previous experience/qualifications in event management desirable
  • Previous experience/qualifications in project management desirable
  • Previous experience using customer relationship management software desirable
  • Previous experience/qualifications in marketing desirable
  • Non-for profit organisational experience desirable

Apply now
If you feel you meet these criteria, or would love to grow into this position, please email your cover letter and resume to Donnie Maclurcan at exec@projectaustralia.org.au.
Please do not hesitate contacting us for further information.


Please click here and view our video message.

This position is advertised on a rolling basis until it is filled.

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Contact Person: 
Donnie Maclurcan; exec@projectaustralia.org.au
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Event Manager / Fundraising Assistant
Project Australia
 

Position Summary
The Event Manager/ Fundraising Assistant will have the double but complementary role of organising and promoting various events as well as providing some assistance to our Executive Director.

Time commitment: 3-5 hours a week on a flexible, permanent basis. More intensive commitment will be required during peak periods leading up to an event.
Remuneration:  This position is undertaken in a voluntary capacity. Relevant training will be provided subject to funding availability.
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Sydney area (largely working from home)

About Project Australia
Project Australia is a community organisation helping people launch not-for-profit initiatives that focus on Australian needs and utilise existing assets.

The innovation we support cuts across twelve theme areas: environment and sustainability, health and wellbeing, media and social enquiry, technology and society, youth issues and empowerment, employment and opportunity, culture and creativity, community and social services, democracy and civil society, human rights and social justice, Aboriginal issues, and education and critical thinking.

We are a progressive social enterprise, free from political or religious influence, founded in 2006 and mostly run by volunteers. Our team currently includes a one-day per week Executive Director, ten volunteers and six committee members. We also employ a General Manager for our Speakers' Bureau, one day per week. We operate out of Sydney, but our team and work is national.

We provide four linked services:

  1. uThinc Speakers' Bureau: Hear new ideas and encouraging stories from some of Australia's most exciting social innovators.
  2. Tools4Good: Access over 1000 tools to help kick-start, support and grow your Australian community project.
  3. StartGoodStuff: Develop your project plans through use of our online collaborative platform and built-in templates.
  4. SI Consulting: Receive free consultancy covering all aspects of starting and sustaining a successful not-for-profit.

Position Scope

From program/product launches to social and fundraising events, the Event Manager will plan and publicise the occasion to bring the right people to the right place, at the right time.

As a Fundraising Assistant, the team member will provide some general assistance to the Executive Director from fundraising strategy development to grant seeking and marketing planning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As an Event Manager
(80%)

  • Researching markets to identify opportunities for events.
  • Producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets).
  • Agreeing to and managing a budget.
  • Securing and booking a suitable venue or location.
  • Ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to.
  • Coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire.
  • Organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media.
  • Identifying and securing speakers or special guests.
  • Planning room layouts and the event programme.
  • Coordinating staffing requirements and staff briefings.
  • Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners.
  • Liaising with marketing and fundraising colleagues to promote the event.
  • Liaising with clients and designers to create a brand for the event and organising the production of tickets, posters, flyers and any other promotional materials.
  • Coordinating suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly.
  • Overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event and clearing the venue efficiently.
  • Post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders).

As a Fundraising Assistant (20%)

  • Identifying and researching potential fundraising opportunities.
  • Assisting the Executive Director in developing a two-year fundraising strategy.
  • Liaising with various stakeholders for profile raising and fund raising events.
  • Assisting the Executive Director with fundraising campaigns.
  • Assisting the Executive Director in enhancing our donor giving program.
  • Identifying and researching potential income revenue through grants.
  • Assisting the Executive Director with the sales of products for fundraising.

Skills and interests
To be a good Event Manager/Fundraising Assistant, you will need to:

  • Have excellent time management and organisational skills 
  • Be enthusiastic, self-motivated and outgoing 
  • Be able to establish productive relationships with people at all levels 
  • Have good communication and presentation skills 
  • Be able to gather and interpret information 
  • Be commercially aware and customer-focused 
  • Have a positive and adaptable approach to challenges 
  • Be innovative and creative to distinguish your event from those of others 
  • Have knowledge of sales, marketing or copywriting 
  • Have an understanding of budgeting and financial management 
  • Be able to work as part of a team 
  • Be able to work well under pressure
  • Possess an eye for detail

Experience and Qualifications
Although experienced applicants are sought, please note that Project Australia is also encouraging anyone who has limited or no experience in Event Management and Fundraising to apply for the role. As an organisation mainly run by volunteers, Project Australia encourages its team members to develop skills and knowledge in their roles for their own professional development. Any team member will be provided with collaborative support in performing their roles.

  • Previous experience/qualifications in event management desirable
  • Previous experience/qualifications in project management desirable
  • Previous experience using customer relationship management software desirable
  • Previous experience/qualifications in marketing desirable
  • Non-for profit organisational experience desirable

Apply now
If you feel you meet these criteria, or would love to grow into this position, please email your cover letter and resume to Donnie Maclurcan at exec@projectaustralia.org.au.
Please do not hesitate contacting us for further information.


Please click here and view our video message.

This position is advertised on a rolling basis until it is filled.

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Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Thu 1st Dec 2011
Organisation Name: 
Project Australia
Organisation: 
State: 
New South Wales
More Information Link: 
Contact Person: 
Donnie Maclurcan; exec@projectaustralia.org.au
Opportunity Overview: 
This position is predominantly Events Management, but also includes Human Resources, OHS, Marketing and Legal. This role is very hands on and rich with employable skills that will look fantastic in future job applications.

Event Manager / Fundraising Assistant
Project Australia
 

Position Summary
The Event Manager/ Fundraising Assistant will have the double but complementary role of organising and promoting various events as well as providing some assistance to our Executive Director.

Time commitment: 3-5 hours a week on a flexible, permanent basis. More intensive commitment will be required during peak periods leading up to an event.
Remuneration:  This position is undertaken in a voluntary capacity. Relevant training will be provided subject to funding availability.
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Sydney area (largely working from home)

About Project Australia
Project Australia is a community organisation helping people launch not-for-profit initiatives that focus on Australian needs and utilise existing assets.

The innovation we support cuts across twelve theme areas: environment and sustainability, health and wellbeing, media and social enquiry, technology and society, youth issues and empowerment, employment and opportunity, culture and creativity, community and social services, democracy and civil society, human rights and social justice, Aboriginal issues, and education and critical thinking.

We are a progressive social enterprise, free from political or religious influence, founded in 2006 and mostly run by volunteers. Our team currently includes a one-day per week Executive Director, ten volunteers and six committee members. We also employ a General Manager for our Speakers' Bureau, one day per week. We operate out of Sydney, but our team and work is national.

We provide four linked services:

  1. uThinc Speakers' Bureau: Hear new ideas and encouraging stories from some of Australia's most exciting social innovators.
  2. Tools4Good: Access over 1000 tools to help kick-start, support and grow your Australian community project.
  3. StartGoodStuff: Develop your project plans through use of our online collaborative platform and built-in templates.
  4. SI Consulting: Receive free consultancy covering all aspects of starting and sustaining a successful not-for-profit.

Position Scope

From program/product launches to social and fundraising events, the Event Manager will plan and publicise the occasion to bring the right people to the right place, at the right time.

As a Fundraising Assistant, the team member will provide some general assistance to the Executive Director from fundraising strategy development to grant seeking and marketing planning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As an Event Manager
(80%)

  • Researching markets to identify opportunities for events.
  • Producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets).
  • Agreeing to and managing a budget.
  • Securing and booking a suitable venue or location.
  • Ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to.
  • Coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire.
  • Organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media.
  • Identifying and securing speakers or special guests.
  • Planning room layouts and the event programme.
  • Coordinating staffing requirements and staff briefings.
  • Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners.
  • Liaising with marketing and fundraising colleagues to promote the event.
  • Liaising with clients and designers to create a brand for the event and organising the production of tickets, posters, flyers and any other promotional materials.
  • Coordinating suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly.
  • Overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event and clearing the venue efficiently.
  • Post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders).

As a Fundraising Assistant (20%)

  • Identifying and researching potential fundraising opportunities.
  • Assisting the Executive Director in developing a two-year fundraising strategy.
  • Liaising with various stakeholders for profile raising and fund raising events.
  • Assisting the Executive Director with fundraising campaigns.
  • Assisting the Executive Director in enhancing our donor giving program.
  • Identifying and researching potential income revenue through grants.
  • Assisting the Executive Director with the sales of products for fundraising.

Skills and interests
To be a good Event Manager/Fundraising Assistant, you will need to:

  • Have excellent time management and organisational skills 
  • Be enthusiastic, self-motivated and outgoing 
  • Be able to establish productive relationships with people at all levels 
  • Have good communication and presentation skills 
  • Be able to gather and interpret information 
  • Be commercially aware and customer-focused 
  • Have a positive and adaptable approach to challenges 
  • Be innovative and creative to distinguish your event from those of others 
  • Have knowledge of sales, marketing or copywriting 
  • Have an understanding of budgeting and financial management 
  • Be able to work as part of a team 
  • Be able to work well under pressure
  • Possess an eye for detail

Experience and Qualifications
Although experienced applicants are sought, please note that Project Australia is also encouraging anyone who has limited or no experience in Event Management and Fundraising to apply for the role. As an organisation mainly run by volunteers, Project Australia encourages its team members to develop skills and knowledge in their roles for their own professional development. Any team member will be provided with collaborative support in performing their roles.

  • Previous experience/qualifications in event management desirable
  • Previous experience/qualifications in project management desirable
  • Previous experience using customer relationship management software desirable
  • Previous experience/qualifications in marketing desirable
  • Non-for profit organisational experience desirable

Apply now
If you feel you meet these criteria, or would love to grow into this position, please email your cover letter and resume to Donnie Maclurcan at exec@projectaustralia.org.au.
Please do not hesitate contacting us for further information.


Please click here and view our video message.

This position is advertised on a rolling basis until it is filled.

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